ROCKY MOUNTAIN HYDROLOGIC RESEARCH CENTER
80th ANNUAL TECHNICAL MEETING
Friday, 30 October 2026
Colorado State University SPUR Campus, Denver, CO
Purpose of the Meeting
To provide researchers, practitioners, and students an opportunity to share and discuss their research in a relaxed yet scientifically stimulating atmosphere. The meeting encourages interdisciplinary communication among a variety of investigators in the fields of hydrology, engineering, environmental sciences, water resources, and other related hydrological disciplines. Abstract submissions focused on hydrologic and environmental change over multi-decade time scales and historical retrospectives of hydrologic research in the Rocky Mountain region are encouraged, and other related topics are also welcome.
Conference Overview
- Check-in: 8:00-8:45am
- Invited Oral Presenters will be given 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for questions.
- All other Oral Presenters will be given 15 minutes, with 5 minutes for questions.
- Poster Presenters can follow typical conference format and tape for hanging will be provided
- Adjourn: 3:30pm
- Board meeting 3:30 pm (board members only)
Conference Location
CSU SPUR Campus in Denver, CO,
Vida Building, Black Bear Classroom.
See the map below with directions here
Parking
You can park in pay lot north of the Vida Building. Parking on Friday is $15 for the day.
Food
Refreshments will be provided in the morning with lunch available to purchase at Little Finch Cafe. Options for food include grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, and beverages. You may also bring your lunch and find a place outside to eat.
REGISTRATION
Annual Meeting: To attend the Annual Meeting: (1) Register, then (2) Pay the registration meeting fee. Student meeting fee is $25, and Professional meeting fee is $50. Registration can be done on-site the day of the meeting and fee will be an additional $10.
To Register: Go to the Registration Page. After you submit the registration form, click on the link to the payments page.
To Submit Abstracts: Abstracts up to one page in length should follow instructions on Submit Abstracts page. Abstracts are due on or before 16 October 2026.
Membership: Membership is open to any person. The annual fee is $50. Join here.
For More Information: For additional information about the meeting send an email to Sara Rathburn – Sara.Rathburn@colostate.edu – or Debby Martin – dmartin0811@gmail.com