Common Ground Speaker Series August 4th

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The Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center and EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum are proud to present Common Ground Speaker Series: Exploring water, land, climate, and resilience in the West, a collaborative speaker series in three installments exploring life, resilience, and water in the desert southwest. Join us for our first night, The Current State of the Colorado: Hydrology and Home Conservation, that bridges big-picture river science with actionable steps you can take in your own backyard. Registration is required, but this speaker series is free for all attendees! Donations are welcome.

First, Gigi Richard, a hydrologist and Principal at Confluence Solutions, will set the stage by breaking down the current hydrology of the Colorado River, giving us a clear look at the vital lifeblood of our region. Then, Deb Kennard, CMU Professor of Environmental Science & Technology, will bring the conversation home by providing water-wise landscaping techniques to help homeowners reduce outdoor water use. Whether you want to better understand the future of western water, or are looking for easy ways to reduce your own footprint, this presentation offers the knowledge and tools our community needs to collectively shape a sustainable future.

Come early at 5:00 PM to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of EUREKA!'s brand-new Colorado River Flow Exhibit, generously made possible by the Colorado Water Conservation Board and Ute Water!

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