[cobirds] water forum in Boulder: not just for shorebirds & ducks

Dear CObirders, 

This topic could be construed to be tangential to Colorado birding or… absolutely essential.

Ever meet a bird that did not need water to survive?  Me either. My Atlas II block was in SE Colorado — the need for water for all of us was really painfully obvious there.

This informational seminar is free (as far as I know), and has some terrific presenters, as well as an appearance by a guy who authored the best book I’ve ever read on water management in the West: Eldorado Springs’ own Stephen Grace. (To imitate Joe Roller’s style, I wish to assert that it was lyrical and witty —  not a dry book!! )

Audubon lobbyist (former and now the Eminence Grise) Jo Evans will answer many burning questions (like, why can’t I use my own gray water—don’t we public citizens own the drops of water that fall from Colorado skies?) Allison Hollran will speak about our (arguably) most relevant CObirds issue: Conservation of Ecosystem. See notes below for a more complete list.

No disclaimer; event is free and I get no commission. BC Audubon had a presentation (by Jo) on water a few weeks ago and the audience could not stop asking questions. Come armed with your own.

I hope our moderator will show suppleness in admitting that this could be important for us to consider. Thanks to all, and see you there—

Linda Andes-Georges

central Boulder County, where Say’s phoebes are now on nest (eggs soon?), horned larks back in numbers and occasional lonely Vesper sparrows speak up boldly

WATER RIGHTS & NATURE: Exploring Water Use and Ecosystem Conservation 

presented by Boulder Rights of Nature

When:

Saturday June 7, 2014  

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Where:

Unity Church of Boulder

Valmont Road & Folsom Street

Boulder, CO 80304

 

 

Event Speakers:

 

Jo Evans on Colorado Water Law

Allison Holloran on Threats and Conservation of Ecosystems

Gross Reservoir Dam panel: Implications and Final Day for Public Comments

Steve Grace book signing for  “Dam Nation”

Phil Doe and Wes Wilson on fracking hazards and water/ecological destruction

Amy Burke on the new Colorado Water Plan

Libby Comeaux on Community Rights and Water Discernment

Dale Ball on dietary choices and understanding your Water Footprint

This Water Forum addresses current major regional Water issues that threaten or negatively impact the health or availability of our water resources and the ecosystems that provide that water. Possible solutions and choices are presented in this Forum as we reflect together what we can do as a community to assure the cleanliness and availability of our water supply, and also respect of the balance of natural ecosystems that all life depends on.