Sense of Place
Acknowledging the intricacies of Colorado is critical if we are to build roots in this community and fully appreciate all that it takes to live in Colorado Springs. By fostering a deeper sense of our geography, we can build a more connected, conscious, and resilient community. Join the Office of Sustainability on all the Sense of Place trips to deepen your knowledge about the world you live in.
Upcoming Sense of Place Tours
Join us for an informative behind-the-scenes tour of the J.D. Phillips Water Resource Recovery Facility, located near the Pikeview Reservoir. Since its opening in 2007, this facility has been essential in supporting growth in the north and northeast parts of the city. With the capacity to treat 20 million gallons of wastewater per day, it utilizes advanced "activated sludge with biological nutrient removal" technology, allowing some treated water to be filtered for non-potable use. The facility is fully enclosed to control odors and efficiently processes solids, which are sent through the Monument Creek Interceptor to the Las Vegas Water Resource Recovery Facility and further treated at Clear Spring Ranch. Gain a deeper understanding of how this facility contributes to water sustainability and the environment.
Included in this Trip: Transportation
Who Can Attend
- This trip is open to current students, staff, and faculty
- There is a max # of participants: 19
Date & Time
- Leave Campus: April 23 at 12:45 p.m.
- Return to Campus: April 23 at 2:15 p.m.
Location
- We will be visiting the J.D. Phillips Water Resource Recovery Facility
Deadline to Register
- Register before April 21 to secure your spot
Registration: Join the SOP Water Treatment Facility Tour
Explore the complex system of reservoirs, pipelines, and pump stations that feed water to Colorado Springs from over the mountains. Visit the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs for a glimpse of how water is used for recreation, and visit local farms on the Lower Arkansas River to understand agricultural water issues. This three-day, two-night trip includes lodging and soaking at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, a hike around Hoosier Pass, and other interesting locations. We hope you are excited about the Water Tour! This is one of the most popular SOP trips that the OOS offers. It will be an awesome trip, with tons of behind-the-scenes tours of places you typically don't get to see, so register today! This trip does fill up quickly.
Included in this Trip: All food & drink, lodging, and transportation
Who Can Attend
- This trip is open to current students, staff, and faculty
- There is a max # of participants: 20
Date & Time
- Leave Campus: Sep. 18, 2024, at 1:30 pm
- Return to Campus: Sep. 20, 2024, early evening
Location
- We will be visiting different locations across CO, staying at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs for 2 nights
Cost
- The cost to register and hold your spot on the trip is $50
- Participants who attend the trip will receive a full refund after the trip concludes
Deadline to Register
- Register before Sept. 11, 2024, to secure your spot
- This trip fills up quickly and you may be placed on a waitlist
This trip has already passed, but another CO Water Tour will be hosted in August 2025.
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