Western Water -- and Power
Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 6pm Ballroom, Student Union, Fort Lewis College
Come see Rocky Mountain PBS’s new episode of Colorado Experience, Western Water -- and Power. and enjoy some conversations about water...
6-7 pm Reception and exhibits
Enjoy snacks and drinks while learning more about water projects and water history of the Four Corners region and visiting with our exhibitors:
- Water Information Program
- US Bureau of Reclamation
- H2Org – FLC Student Water Organization
- City of Durango Utilities
- Mountain Studies Institute
7-8 pm Pre-Screening of Western Water -- and Power
Summary of episode: Ever since Western settlers dreamed of deserts in bloom, men have chased the mirage of more water than these arid lands can provide. “Whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting” describes the urgent struggle every generation of Coloradans faces to control this fleeting resource -- creating hydrodynamic history through structures that can propel water to run uphill toward money, and power. (Airs on RMPBS Th. 2/27/20)
8-8:30 pm Panel Discussion and Q&A
- Susan Behery, Hydraulic Engineer, US Bureau of Reclamation
- Jarrod Biggs, Assistant Utilities Director, City of Durango
- Lorelei Cloud, Council Member, Southern Ute Indian Tribe
- Frank Kugel, Executive Director, Southwestern Water Conservation District
REGISTER
Event is free and open to the public. Please register--You will receive a ticket for a complimentary beer for your registration! Thank you!
Thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors!
- Water Information Program
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Southwestern Water Conservation District
- City of Durango Utilities
- Dolores Water Conservancy District
- Mountain Studies Institute
- Ska Brewing
- H2Org
