From email from Nuestro Rio:
ADVISORY: Water Caucus of Western Latino elected officials launches Oct. 1
WHAT: Launch of Nuestro Río Regional Water Caucus (of Western Latino elected officials)
WHEN: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Conference, Washington Convention Center, Room 157
WHO: Colorado Rep. Joe Salazar; New Mexico House Majority Leader Rick Miera; Nevada Senate Majority Leader Mo Denis; Coconino County, Arizona Supervisor Liz Archuleta
WHY IT MATTERS: Nuestro Río advocates for saving the Colorado River by implementing commonsense options that are both cost effective and have broad political support, including improving urban conservation, improving agricultural efficiency, and establishing water banks. Nuestro Río will outline the actions it would like the Administration and members of Congress to take preserve and restore the Colorado River, which was named the most endangered river in the country.