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Home My WebLink About11 nov 2014 board packetCFWE tour psrtlcipsnts lesmed sbout the Homestske pro}ectiJild other msjor diversions during the Trsnsbssin Diversion Tour In September 2014. DEF NING VALUES CFWE On Tour ~ CFWE'lllatest tour adventure led a diverse group of water professionals to a closer examination of the narratives found In our new Citizen's Guide to Colorado's Transbasln Diversions. In September, the group learned firsthand how the water supplies of the Frylngpan-Arkansas, Homestake, and Twin Lakes projects are managed, used and conveyed to various entitles across the Continental Divide. Highlights Included a history lesson on top of Tennessee Pass at Ewing Ditch, a glimpse at how transbasln water helps maintain recreational and environmental flows, a rhoment listening to the roar of Mt. Elbert Powerplant, and an examination of models for collaborative water supply planning. Thank you to our expert speakers and generous sponsors: City of Fountain, Colorado Springs Utilities, Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, Pitkin County Healthy Rivers and Streams Program, and Pueblo Board of Water Works. Continue learning with us as we partner with Colorado Water Congress to offer a series of webinar& O(l the history, operations and Mure of transbasin diversions. Members receive a discounted rate. Take advantage of this opportunity by signing up at yourwatercolorado.org. And join us December 12 to quench your thirst on CFWE's Beverage Tour. Get an inside look at water treatment, use and efficiency with MlllerCoors In Golden as well as Denver micro breweries. We'll enjoy a dEW of networking, learning and, of course, beer tasting. Register at yourwatercolorado.org. CREATING KNOWLEDGE Citizen's Guide Giveaway For a limited time, nonprofits and educational groups can receive free CFWE Citizen's Guides. The Citi- zen's Guides are a series of high-quality reference booklets on Colorado water topics. Equip your staff, volunteers, board, students and constituents with these tools to augment their understanding of Colo- rado's water resources. To be considered, you must submit an outreach plan by November 21. Learn more at yourwatercolorado.org, or by contacting Jennie Geurts at jennleOyourwatercolorado.org. Headwaters I rail 2014 Mission in Motion [ STRENGTHEI\.111\.IG LEADERSHIP :: ························································ Water Leaders Apply Here Grow your career and discover yourself through CFWE's Water Leaders program. Water Lead- ers offers mid-level water professionals a rare opportunity to develop and explore thslr unique leadership potential. To date, CFWE has offered nearly 1 00 participants training In conflict reso- lution, communication and management, pro- viding the knowledge and skills nacessary to navigate the complex world of Colorado water. Water Leaders benefit from extensive self-as- sessment, executive coaching, networking op- portunities, and the chance to learn about water resources across the state. CFWE congratulated the seventh class to graduate from Water Leaders In September 2014 and Is making program refinements to continue to grow Its leadership offerings. The application period for the 2015 class will be open from December 1 to January 16.1f you or someone you know Is Interested In joining the pipeline of water leadership, visit us at yourcoloradowater.org to find training dates and locations, application materials, and tuition fees. Get Certified to Speak Fluent Water CFWE Is excited to develop a new certification program for community leaders Interested In building their water knowledge and advancing their career. Water Fluency will provide a practi- cal understanding of Colorado water resource Is· sues, complexities and tradeoffs, and the related Implications to local decision-making processes. Participants will benefit from Interactive learning and critlcsl thinking discussions such as online and In-person Instruction, field visits and profes- sional networking. The first offering will be held In the Denver Metro araa In spring 2015. Check yourwatercolorado.org In late 2014 for session dates, course content and registration. Contact Kristin Meharg at krlstlnOyourwatercolorado.org If you have Ideas or questions. And help us promote the program by telling your locsl community lead- ers how CFWE Is serving their educational and professional development needsl In a 2013 stuci/ by BBC Research floo-uh nt and ConsulllnQ. ontt 35 percent of Colorldans correc/ly Identified ~...tc.. fAd-agriculture ss the SIJCtor that uses thB most water in Colorado ('Mille 32 percant beliBved n was househalds and 30 percent thought it was industrial and commercial Industries). CFWE~ new Wal!lr Fluency program will provide a basic understanding af ColarsdrJ water tD decision makers, leaders, new water professionals and others.