FORT COLLINS, Colo. — “What is a Healthy Working River? Pieces of the Puzzle” is the theme of our Sixth Annual Poudre River Forum
Is it possible for a working river to be a healthy river? This year’s Poudre River Forum will give us a chance to puzzle through that question. The Poudre Runs Through It Study/Action Work Group (PRTI) was formed in 2012 to bring together those who are most concerned about the Poudre as a working river—delivering urban and agricultural economic benefits—and those concerned about the river’s health. Building relationships and finding common ground for action has led to this annual Poudre River Forum.
Register now to join us! Registration includes the full day’s program, as well as breakfast, lunch, and a closing beer/soft drinks celebration with opportunities get to know other Poudre River enthusiasts.
Featuring Keynote Speaker, Ed Barbier Author of Water Paradox and CSU Professor of Economics
Barbier’s book, to be released by Yale University Press in February 2019, is touted as “a radical new approach to tackling the growing threat of water scarcity.”
ALSO ON THE PROGRAM…
Water Rights: Answers to frequently asked questions like: What gives Thornton rights to take Poudre water south? What kind of water right does Northern Water have for filling Glade Reservoir if NISP is approved? How are water rights expanded to benefit habitat and recreation? Does the new whitewater park in downtown Ft. Collins have any impact on agricultural water rights? How are Poudre water rights administered? Does having water rights include responsibility for water quality?
Thinking Outside the (Puzzle) Box: What are the looming challenges for the Poudre and are there any new approaches we might take to tackle them?
Water Sharing: Experiments underway that apply creativity and collaboration toward working/healthy river balance.
BACK FROM LAST YEAR:
- Enjoy a breakfast sandwich as you take in 20+ educational displays
- Sponsorship Opportunities – Click here to find out how to be one of our sponsors
- Annual Poudre Pioneer Award recognizing individuals or organizations who have contributed substantially to furthering our goal of making the Poudre River a premier example of a healthy working river
Want to be one of our Poudre River Forum sponsors? Click here for details.
Date And Time
Fri, February 1, 2019
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MST
Location
Drake Center
802 West Drake Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
— Poudre Runs Through It Study/Action Work Group
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