Northern Water Events

Annual Event Opportunities

Spring Water Symposium 

April 2, 2024, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Embassy Suites, Loveland

Northeastern Colorado water users will hear from multiple speakers about the current snowpack and water storage conditions, anticipated runoff predictions and challenges facing the Colorado River Basin. Additional presentations will explore the impact of PFAS in water supplies, East Troublesome Fire water quality impacts and Airborne Snow Observatories flights. Guests will also hear about the latest updates on the Northern Integrated Supply Project and the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project. After a discussion of the region’s water outlook, attendees will be encouraged to provide input on Northern Water’s pending 2024 Colorado-Big Thompson Project supplemental quota declaration.

Northern Water’s New Headquarters Open House

Oct. 4, 2024, 2-5 p.m. 

Community members marked the grand opening of Northern Water’s newly renovated Berthoud headquarters and Conservation Campus with an open house to learn about the organization, project information and program highlights from our Conservation Campus. Construction on the project in recent years included renovation of the main headquarters building, the addition of an operations and maintenance building, a new training and storage building, and an outdoor education pavilion. Improvements were also made to the Conservation Campus, where demonstrations of efficient water use are on display throughout the grounds. At the center of the campus, the Conservation Gardens offer templates for water wise use, with plants chosen because of their beauty and suitability for Colorado’s Front Range climate.  

The recently completed campus development project will help Northern Water meet the challenges of providing service to a growing region and ultimately operating two new water supply projects. 

Fall Water Symposium 

Oct. 30, 2024, Embassy Suites, Loveland

Northeastern Colorado water users will hear from multiple speakers regarding regional water topics. The Symposium will include a focus on the value water provides to our region and the importance of preserving the region’s base water supplies going forward. Related will be a forum discussing the ongoing challenges of growth. Additional presentations will include regional fire impacts to nearby water supplies, the management of aquatic weeds, an update on Colorado River happenings and the recently completed Colorado River Connectivity Channel project. 

The event will also include remarks from the new State Engineer Jason Ullmann and Colorado Water Conservation Board Executive Director Lauren Ris. Also, don’t miss the latest updates on construction of the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project and environmental projects associated with the Northern Integrated Supply Project.

The event is now at capacity, but we are accepting names for our waitlist. 

Water Efficiency Stakeholder Meeting

April 23, 2024, Northern Water

Northern Water hosts an annual Water Efficiency Stakeholder meeting to showcase our previous year program results, new program offerings and help us shape future water efficiency services. The program will feature updates on our regional messaging initiative, the Conservation Gardens and Campus, commercial and industrial water management, training options, new tools and collaborations to manage and create sustainable landscapes, and discuss how we can chart a new landscape water ethic together.

Water Quality Stakeholder Meeting

Northern Water hosts an annual Water Quality Stakeholders meeting to provide timely updates related to current initiatives, as well as presentations from our collaboration partners. This meeting is open by invite only. 

Conservation Gardens Fair 

Started in 2011, the annual Conservation Gardens Fair allows the public to tour Northern Water’s award-winning gardens while simultaneously attending a free family-friendly event. Our Berthoud campus includes a conservation garden where staff conducts plant, turf and irrigation studies, as well as educates the public about best practices for water efficient landscaping. This event includes how-to seminars, irrigation demonstrations, expert landscaping advice and fun activities designed just for kids. 

As our Conservation Gardens and Water Efficiency program have gained visibility, this event grows in popularity every year. Not only can the public connect with industry professionals for information and advice, but our partners find this event quite valuable for sharing their program details.