
From The Pueblo Chieftain (Chris Woodka):
The Arkansas River Basin water forum will be held this week in the Fortino Ballroom of the student center at Pueblo Community College.
The conference opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday, with keynote speaker James Eklund, director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board. At 11:15 a.m., the Bob Appel Friend of the Arkansas Award will be presented.
A tour of Pueblo Dam is scheduled from 3-6 p.m.
Thursday’s discussions will focus on Fountain Creek, headwaters and climate issues.