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Sen. Whitehead to Take Part in Colorado Foundation for Water Education 2010 River Basin Tour

Tuesday, June 8 2010

DURANGO—June 9-11, Senator Bruce Whitehead (D-Hesperus) will join the Colorado Foundation for Water Education (CFWE) to bring the annual River Basin Tour to the Dolores and San Juan rivers to spread awareness about watershed restoration, water management and planning.  The tour will start and end in Durango.  

CFWE’s annual River Basin Tour is a unique opportunity to learn from knowledgeable water experts in the community, including State Senator Whitehead.  Other experts include Colorado State Engineer Dick Wolfe, John Porter from the Southwestern Water Conservation District, Meghan Maloney from San Juan Citizens’ Alliance.  They will provide insights about water resources management in this fascinating region of our state.  

During the Southwest Basin Tour, attendees will explore the Ute Farm & Ranch and learn about tribal water use, explore the Anasazi Heritage Center, and visit McPhee Reservoir where they will hear about issues on the Dolores River. Participants will also discover water issues related to Lake Nighthorse, Pagosa Springs, and San Juan River restoration. Each site visit is lead by professionals with vast expertise in Colorado water issues.
           
WHAT: CWFE 2010 River Basin Tour
WHEN: June 9-11
WHERE: Durango, CO
WHO: Senator Bruce Whitehead (D-Hesperus) and more than100 water experts and professionals, lawmakers, and interested citizens

About CFWE
The Colorado Foundation for Water Education, a non‐profit organization with a mission to promote better understanding of Colorado’s water resources and issues, helps to inspire, teach and connect Coloradans to their water.   The annual River Basin Tour is one of many programs CFWE runs.  Find out more at www.cfwe.org.