Confluence Institute 2026: Focus on Urban Water Use

GEOG (Geography) 508-600

A Summer 2026 Workshop

The (CCWCD) Confluence Institute is a hands-on professional development workshop designed for K–12 teachers and non-traditional educators. This workshop explores the relationships between urban environments and water systems across Colorado.

Participants will deepen their understanding of how cities interact with their watersheds while examining historical and geographical factors that have shaped urban water use in the state. The workshop also delves into the policy context of water management, including how Colorado meets the Clean Water Act requirements and other federal standards for water quality monitoring.

Course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

Instructors:
Chelsea Romulo
chelsie.romulo@unco.edu
Meg Du Bray
margaret.dubray@unco.edu

Course Details

Credits: 2

Level of Study: Graduate

Tuition: $160

Location:
Greeley and Brighton, Colorado

Course Dates
Workshop dates:
Greeley: June 23–25
Brighton: July 7–9
All dates: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Course runs: June 9 to July 10, 2026

Add/Register by: July 2
Drop by: July 6
Withdraw by: July 9

Eligibility

 

Graduate Students

UNC Degree-Seeking Students

Current UNC graduate students can register for this course.

Non-Degree-Seeking Students

Non-degree-seeking graduate status refers to a student who has earned at least a bachelor’s degree and who either:

  • Has applied to UNC Graduate School and has not yet been admitted.
  • Wishes to take this graduate course but not pursue a degree.

Please note, as a non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for federal financial aid for this course.

Note: UNC student immunization policies will apply to your enrollment. See the current UNC vaccination policy and directions. If you enroll for a fully online course, please contact debra.miller@unco.edu after your enrollment to request that the immunization requirement be removed.

Register

Summer 2026 GEOG 508-600 CRN: 40615

  • You will use the CRN (Course Registration Number) listed above when you register in MyUNC.
  • Step 1 of this process can take up to 1-3 days turnaround time, so we recommend you start the process in advance of the “add/register by” deadline posted on this page.

Register for This Course

Once You Register

The Professional Development Registration and Support page has:

  • Important login and resource links
  • Billing and payment information
  • Information for drop and withdrawal

Have more questions? Contact extended.campus@unco.edu