Durango, Colo.— Fort Lewis College will host its annual Water Week this October, featuring diverse events focused on water rights, conservation, water-related careers, and Indigenous perspectives on water.
The weeklong celebration will include the second Tribal Water Media Showcase, a collaborative effort with KSUT and Rocky Mountain PBS that highlights media projects from 麻豆免费高清无砖码区program participants.
Events will feature notable guest speakers, including Colorado State Senator Cleave Simpson, a fourth-generation rancher, and experts on Indigenous water rights. Additionally, Tribal Water Media fellows will present their work, offering a unique lens into critical water issues affecting Indigenous communities.
Carolyn Cummins, director of the Four Corners Water Center, said the goal of Water Week is to foster community engagement and raise awareness about water-related challenges.
“We’re thrilled to bring our Four Corners community together to discuss vital issues of water access, conservation, and sustainability," Cummins said. "It’s an opportunity to showcase the groundbreaking work our students are doing right here at FLC, while highlighting the importance of water stewardship.”
Monday, October 21, 4:40 pm|Center of Southwest Studies Lyceum 120
State Senator Cleave Simpson, a fourth-generation rancher in Alamosa County, will speak about his career in water and the water challenges facing agriculture and rural communities in Colorado.
Tuesday, October 10, 2024, 9:40 am – 12:40 pm|Vallecito Room
This workshop, part of a three-part series, features the San Miguel Watershed Coalition and Mountain Studies Institute presenting an overview of an innovative hydrology modeling tool. The tool is designed to help decision-makers in science-based watershed management.
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Wednesday, October 2024, 5 – 8 pm|Student Union Ballroom
Join us for our Annual Water Connections event, featuring a screening of the new Colorado Experience episode “The Ute Water Legacy.” The film discusses Ute water rights and sovereignty in the Animas La Plata project context. A panel discussion will follow the film featuring Vice Chairman Lorelei Cloud (Southern Ute Indian Tribe), Chairman Manuel Heart (Ute Mountain Ute Tribe), Christine Arbogast (Colorado Water Congress), and Trent Taylor (Blue Horizon Farms). Refreshments provided.
Thursday 24, 2024, 12:50 – 2:10 pm|Education Business Hall 055
This workshop will help 麻豆免费高清无砖码区students learn more about applying for and working in water-related careers with the federal government and exciting opportunities for undergraduate students or recent college graduates.
Friday, October 25, 2024, 6–- 8 pm|Student Union Ballroom
Explore tribal water topics and celebrate the 2024 fellows with media projects, snacks, and community.