July 31st - Aug 1st - Fozzie’s Farm
Teachers learn about aquatic insects at Lemon Reservoir
Mountain Studies Institute, in partnership with San Juan Mountains Association, the Water Information Program, and Dolores River Boating Advocates conduct the Forests to Faucets: My Water Comes from the San Juan Mountains teacher training workshop each year. Join us for this FUN two days of hands-on exploration of our local watersheds.
Forests to Faucets Teacher Workshop 2025
Location: Fozzie’s Farm, 321 E. North Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Time: July 31st - August 1st, 8:00-4:30 each day
Program Includes:
Free 2-day Workshop for K-12 teachers
Hands-on classroom & field based activities that meet CO State Standards
Field trips throughout the Upper San Juan River Watershed
Expert guest speakers
My Water Teacher’s Kit & Guide for your school
Free lunch
Includes 16 contact hours and certificate
Optional 1 credit of continuing education credit (add’l $) upon completion of course and homework
Sign up for this years workshop coming soon!
For questions about the 2025 Workshop, please contact jewell@mountainstudies.org.
Forests to Faucets participants next to the Dolores River
Since 2012, we have trained over 100 teachers across the San Juan River Basin in the My Water Comes from the San Juan Mountains teacher guide, children's book, and kit developed in 2009 by MSI and numerable partners and sponsors. Teachers attend a two-day workshop where they learn watershed science, and the model lessons found within the My Water guide.
To learn more, read this July 2015 publication: Children’s book series and associated curricula support elementary education and outreach in water resources.
The 2025 workshop is presented with generous support from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Southwest Water Conservation District, and Water Information Program.
Story Maps
Click for a guided visual tour of each watershed!
Animas River Watershed - Silverton to Durango
Upper San Juan River Watershed - Wolf Creek Pass to Pagosa Springs
Local teachers practice a lesson on benthic macroinvertebrates (river bugs).
