2020 (Online) San Juan Mining & Reclamation Conference – Presenters & Sponsors Needed
This year, inspired by our current evolving situation in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we invite prospective presenters to look at “Adaptive Capacity in Uncertain Times”. Our goal is to present a highly interactive online experience that allows for opportunities to engage with presenters, peers, and exhibitors. With multiple short sessions between Sept. 21 and 24, we will continue to adjust the schedule as we learn more about the pandemic.
Learn more about the conference theme sessions: 2020 Call for Abstracts
EXTENDED DEADLINE Coming up soon: Submit an Abstract by July 3.
Exhibitors and industry representatives can increase visibility and support efforts to re-envision the future of reclamation with a Conference Sponsorship! Sponsor support is critical to the success of the conference, and allows co-hosts to create a visionary event that is affordable and accessible to the public. A variety of sponsorship levels are available with associated tiered benefits. An Earlybird Discount is available until July 22. FIND OUT MORE.
San Juan Mountains Guided Wildflower Walk
Saturday, July 25, 2020 @ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Walk among the native plants of the subalpine vegetation zone with guide Mary Menz. Co-author of Common Wildflowers of the San Juan Mountains, Mary will identify wildflowers, share historical uses of native plants, and talk about the role native plants play in the ecosystem—including areas with acid mine runoff.
Go online for details & to reserve your spot.
Please Help UWP with its Next Strategic Plan
The board of the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership will meet in August to develop our nonprofit's Strategic Plan for 2021-2023. This important plan will guide our use of the community's donations and determine what new funding is necessary to take next steps in accomplishing our mission: protecting and improving the Upper Uncompahgre River Watershed. You can see our 2018-2020 Strategic Plan online.
YOUR INPUT can help the UWP board make decisions during our strategic planning process. Please email Tanya at uwpcommunications@gmail.com to share your ideas about where our focus should be in the next three years. You can also download, fill out and return this Stakeholder Questionnaire, or fill it out on this Online Form. Thank you!
Well Water Testing in Western Colorado
Please help our public health departments understand well usage in a six-county area. This survey is for homeowners with a private well (or spring) that is used for drinking water in Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. The estimated time to complete the survey is 10 minutes. The survey will be closed at 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2020; only one survey per household submitted by an adult 18+years. At the end of the survey you may opt in for entry in the drawings of $25 Amazon gift cards. There is no cost or purchase required. To access the online survey, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wellwatertesting.
To find out more information about the well testing program, go to the West Central Public Health Partnership website.
Please note: the free well testing program has ended and final results are now being compiled.
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