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Common Ground Speaker Series: Exploring Water, Land, Climate, And Resilience In The West

In partnership with the EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum and with support from the Western Colorado Community Foundation, we're proud to present a collaborative speaker series in three installments. Registration is required for all three evenings, but this speaker series is free for all attendees! Donations are welcome.

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First Evening
August 4th

The Current State of the Colorado: Hydrology and Home Conservation With Gigi Richard And Dr. Deb Kennard

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Second Evening
August 12th

The History of Water Development in the Grand Valley and the Timeless Role of Collaboration With Zebulon Miracle

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Third Evening
August 24th

Celebrating Wide-Open Spaces: Rangelands Here AND Around the World With Retta Bruegger And Janie VanWinkle

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What Can I Expect?

Attendees will learn about the current state of the Colorado River and reflect on their relationship with water, trace the history of water development in the Grand Valley, and examine the vital intersection of food production and rangelands. As we navigate a changing climate in an already arid landscape, this series addresses why drought, our water heritage, and rangelands matter, and how can we collectively shape a sustainable future.

Special Thanks

We want to thank the Western Colorado Community Foundation for sponsoring this collaborative speaker series. Thanks to their incredible support, this speaker series is free for all attendees!