Nothing like a water rights talk from David Robbins! This is the first time, in many trips to view the cranes, that I’ve run into someone I know. Woo hoo, water law! He took us from the Articles of Confederation to the Rio Grande compact and explained how well it works because Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas all share in shortages. Here’s the blurb from the Crane folks:
Drawing on decades at the forefront of Colorado water law and policy, David Robbins offers a clear-eyed look at how water is governed, protected, and contested in the West. This session explores the legal frameworks that shape rivers, aquifers, and instream flows — and why these decisions matter for ecosystems, agriculture, communities, and wildlife across the San Luis Valley and beyond.
