From email from the Western Rivers Action Network:
You’re Invited: January Lunchtime Webinar Series
Noon January 6The final Colorado Water Plan, released November 2015, is an important step forward for Colorado on future water management. The plan reflects many Coloradan’s values and water priorities. The plan shows important progress by setting water conservation goals, proposing funding for healthy rivers, and making a large new trans-mountain diversion less likely. But, what does the plan say about funding, storage, permitting, or criteria for state water project support?
Find out by joining water experts on January 6 from noon 1 p.m. MT for an engaging webinar about what the final Water Plan means for Colorado today and tomorrow.
Our list of presenters and topics include:
Abby Burk, host and Western Rivers Outreach Specialist for Audubon Rockies, will discuss stream management plans and environmental resilience. Aaron Citron, Water Program Manager for Environmental Defense Fund, will present on agricultural efficiencies and alternative transfer methods. Drew Beckwith, Water Policy Manager for Western Resource Advocates, will report on the first statewide water conservation goal, and storage plans. Melinda Kassen, Interbasin Compact Committee member, will present on the Conceptual Framework, criteria for state supported projects, and funding for the water plan. Theresa Conley, Water Advocate for Conservation Colorado, will discuss legislative possibilities and next steps to taking the plan from paper to on the ground work. We will follow up these must see presentations with opportunities for Q&A. Don’t miss out! Our rivers and all they support depend upon our next steps structured by the Water Plan. Register today.
