Climate Speaker Series
Brian Macpherson from the Colorado Water Conservation Board will present the major issues facing the Colorado River today, the state of the science of the river, the policy and legal framework under which the river operates, and what the state of Colorado is doing to face the challenges. The Colorado River system, including the local Eagle River, provides water to nearly 40 million people, irrigates nearly 5.5 million acres of land, and runs through 7 National Wildlife Refuges, 4 National Recreation Areas, and 11 National Parks. It is estimated to support $1.4 trillion in economic activity (1/12 of the U.S. domestic product) and 16 million jobs. Today, the river system is at a tipping point after a 21 year drought, with its largest reservoirs, Lakes Powell and Mead, at their lowest levels since filling, and the 2007 Interim Guidelines, which dictate operation of the river, set to expire in 2025.
Climate Speaker Series
Rachel Forbes
Rachel Forbes, MSW, is a Professor of Social work and the Western Colorado MSW program director at the University of Denver.
Jon Waterman
Forty years ago, Jon Waterman took his first journey to Alaska’s Noatak River and was astonished by the abundant wildlife...
Auden Schendler
Auden Schendler spent twenty-six years running sustainability programs at Aspen One, which operates ski resorts, hotels, restaurants, and
Pollution In Pristine Places
Ulyana Horodyskyj Peña is a geologist/glaciologist/climate change expert with extensive experience in science communication.
Justicia Climática Para Los Latinos
Beatriz, cofundadora de Voces Unidas, ahora dirige una iniciativa de Conservación Colorado.
Latino Climate Justice
Explore the Colorado Latino Climate Justice Policy Handbook - first of its kind research and informational guide for the Latino community.
Colorado’s Roadmap To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Pollution
n January 2019, Will Toor joined the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) as its Executive Director appointed by Governor Jared Polis.
An Indigenous View On Climate And Environment
Darren is the author of “The Bear River Massacre: A Shoshone History” and teaches Native American History at Utah State University.
World On A Plate
Lisa Palmer is the National Geographic Research Professor of Science Communication at the School of Media and Public Affairs.
Code Red: Communicating The Urgency And Opportunities Of Climate Action
Susan Joy Hassol is the Director of Climate Communication.
