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Sen. Whitehead to Give the Lay of the Land

Monday, August 2 2010

Will Present Overview of Water Issues in Southwestern CO

DURANGO—Senator Bruce Whitehead (D-Hesperus), who has worked in Colorado water policy for over 25 years, will be a featured speaker at the Colorado Water Trust presentation of Water on the Land. The event is a full-day workshop that will cover water issues related to land conservation, water transactions, and water law.

“Water is, without question, Colorado’s most precious resource,” said Sen. Whitehead. “Access to water is vital to our economy and our quality of life.”

Colorado’s economy absolutely depends on water. 80% of the state’s water consumption is from agriculture which is one of Colorado’s largest industries and which supports more than 100,000 jobs statewide.

Sen. Whitehead will give an overview of water issues in southwestern Colorado and take part in other events throughout the day. The event is sponsored by the San Juan Citizens Alliance and is supported by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB).

The event will be held on Tuesday, August 3, from 9 am to 4 pm. Sen. Whitehead will present from 11-noon.  The event is free and open to the public.
           
WHAT: Colorado Water Trust Workshop
WHEN: August 3, 9 a.m. – 4p.m.. He will speak from 11a.m.-noon.
WHERE: Durango Community Recreation Center
Eolus Meeting Room
2700 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301
WHO: Senator Bruce Whitehead

For more information or to register for a workshop, call 720-570-2897 or email zsmith@coloradowatertrust.org.