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Following rumors of a shiny metal in the waters of Colorado, three brothers from Georgia came to Cherry Creek in the South Platte River basin near what is now Denver. They soon began prospecting, eventually finding gold in Little Dry Creek. When news of this discovery spread, the Colorado gold rush was on. Prospectors in search of quick fortunes flocked to the Colorado Territory. The rush to new-found wealth revolutionized mountain transportation systems, the mining industry, and the living conditions of miners and their families in Colorado.


In what is now Summit County, a small mining settlement named Breckenridge started in 1859 with yet another discovery of gold. Mining methods progressed through the time, as miners used every means of locating and extracting the precious metal. This area of Colorado saw the discovery of placer gold mining. Along the blue river, the new method of hydraulic mining was used for the first time. Dredging for gold along the Blue and Swan Rivers was another method that was popular for the process. Today while stream fishing along the Blue River in spots the tailings from dredging can be seen along banks of the river.


Over 160 years later we are still seeing new discoveries in the water resources field. At a time when weather phenomena like atmospheric rivers, bomb cyclones, cloud microbursts, and El Nino are causing more frequent and more extreme flood events worldwide, new initiatives at all levels of government and private industry are driving massive improvements in hydrologic information systems, forecasting technology, and decision-making tools. With such rapid advances in science and technology, it can be difficult to keep up. As part of our mission to provide education, training, and standards for the generation, delivery, and use of timely, reliable hydrologic information, the National Hydrologic Warning Council presents our 14th Biennial Training Conference & Exposition.

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Our Conference, happening June 19-22, 2023, at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado, brings together field personnel, engineers, hydrologists, forecasters, water resource manager, emergency management officials, and others from across the industry for three days of keynote presentations, hands-on workshops, detailed technical session, and networking opportunities. The location is fitting, given the 10-year anniversary of the catastrophic flooding that occurred in Colorado's Front Range in September 2023.

 

“Gold Rush at the Great Divide” is our 2023 theme, chosen both as an homage to the long history of gold mining in the region and to draw from the conference's location at the headwater of one of the largest river systems in the United States. Make plans now to join us in Breckenridge for the only event of its kind. Details on registration, program, exhibits, sponsorships, and activities can be found throughout this page and by clicking on the icons above.

Brad Heilwagen, NHWC Vice President & Conference Chair
Assistant Vice President, WSP
brad.heilwagen@wsp.com


2023 Conference Planning Timeline

Call for Abstracts

October 25, 2022

Hotel Room Block opens for Reservations

October 25, 2022

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Information Posted       

October 25, 2022

Online Registration Opens

October 25, 2022

Abstract Submission DEADLINE

extended to January 31, 2023

Presenter Selection Notification

now February 28, 2023

Conference Program Posted

March 1, 2023

Early Bird Registration Discount DEADLINE

extended to April 10, 2023

Sponsor Advertising DEADLINE

extended to May 8, 2023

Exhibitor Registration DEADLINE extended to June 5, 2023

Sponsor Registration DEADLINE

extended to June 5, 2023

Speaker Change DEADLINE

May 8, 2023

Hotel Reservation Deadline

May 29, 2023

Online Registration DEADLINE for Attendees

June 13, 2023

Conference Begins

June 20, 2023

Networking and Social Events

Colorado Casino Night

Tuesday June 20, 2023, 6:00-9:00 pm

Coppertop III

(included with full registration)
Join us for a night of fun and excitement as attendees "gamble" with play money for prizes at the end of the night. We'll have plenty of games for all to enjoy. Lots of food and beverages will be provided.

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Hospitality Suite

Nightly, 8:00-11:00 pm

Imperial Suite

(included with full registration)
All attendees are invited to our nightly hospitality suite for networking and light food and beverages. Make new connections and get to know some of your hydrologic warning colleagues in a casual environment.

Awards Banquet

Thursday, June 22, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Imperial Ballroom

(included with full registration)
Our week culminates with our formal awards banquet. Following a plated dinner, awards are given in the categories of Outstanding Service, Operational Excellence, Hydrologic Warning Innovation, and Outstanding Transmission Articles. Door prizes are raffled off at the end of the program.

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Exhibitor Reception

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 5:00-8:00 pm

Colorado Ballroom Peaks 1-4

(included with full registration)

Our exhibit hall is open from Noon on Tuesday to 1:30 pm on Thursday. The highlight of the week in the exhibit hall is the exhibitor reception. Heavy hors d'ouevres will be served with a ticket bar (tickets may be obtained from exhibitors). At the end of the reception, a drawing will be held for prizes provided by our exhibitors.


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Sponsorship Information

2023 Sponsorship Levels Bronze Silver Gold Platinum Titanium
Benefits $500 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 $5,000
Company logo displayed on conference website
Company logo displayed at the registration area
Scrolling company name and/or logo on
all meeting rooms as screensaver
Company logo displayed and company recognized at
event selected under your sponsorship level.
Organization logo rotated through conference
mobile app banner.

20 drink tickets for exhibitor reception
(a $200 value)
Company highlighted on NHWC social media channels
One-time access to NHWC mailing list (a $600 value for members and $1,200 for non-members. Copy due by May 15)
One-Tap ad feature enabled at top of conference mobile app


If organizations wish to share sponsorship of a certain event, both organizations will receive promotion during said event, and each individual organization will receive additional benefits commensurate with their level of contribution. For example, Company A and Company B wish to share the $2,000 Gold sponsorship of the Opening Plenary Session, both companies will receive promotion during the session, and each individual company will receive the benefits of Silver sponsorship.

An organization may not split a larger sponsorship over multiple smaller events. For example, Company A purchases a Silver sponsorship for $1,000. They cannot divide that sponsorship over two Bronze events if Silver events are still available.
Bronze Sponsors
Tuesday Morning Break Limit 1 SOLD OUT
Tuesday Afternoon Break Limit 1 SOLD OUT
Wednesday Morning Break SOLD OUT
Wednesday Afternoon Break Limit 1 SOLD OUT
Thursday Morning Break Limit 1
Thursday Afternoon Break Limit 1

Silver Sponsors
Tuesday Lunch Limit 1 SOLD OUT
Wednesday Breakfast Limit 1 SOLD OUT
Wednesday Lunch Limit 1 SOLD OUT
Wednesday Exhibitor Reception Limit 1 SOLD OUT
Thursday Breakfast Limit 1 SOLD OUT
Thursday Lunch Limit 1 SOLD OUT

Gold Sponsors
Golf Scramble Limit 1
Opening Plenary Session SOLD OUT
Reusable Water Bottle - Dual Logo SOLD OUT
Charging Station in Exhibit Hall Limit 1
Social Media Photo Booth Limit 1

Platinum Sponsorships
Hospitality Suite Limit 1 SOLD OUT
Professional Headshot Booth in Exhibit Hall Limit 1

Titanium Sponsors
Tuesday Evening Kick-Off Event Limit 2
Thursday Evening Awards Banquet Limit 1

Many Thanks to our 2023 Conference Sponsors

There is space available in all categories. Potential sponsors can visit our Conference Registration Page to sign up as a sponsor.


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Titanium Sponsors

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Transportation & Parking Information

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There are several transportation options to and from Denver International Airport (DIA).

  1. Beaver Run Resort concierge can help arrange your transportation. Please contact the concierge team at 970-453-8744 or concierge@beaverrun.com to make arrangements, or book online at https://www.beaverrun.com/parking-and-transportation. The average cost is $85-$100 each way.
  2. Many shuttle companies service the area between DIA and Summit County.


We are also looking into a carpool message board on the conference app. Stay tuned for details.


To advertise on this page or in the NHWC Transmission newsletter, click NHWC Advertising  and follow the instructions.