Virtual Series I
Is the Ongoing Water Crisis an Economic Development Issue?
Colorado doesn’t have a water shortage problem; it has a water management problem…
March 15, 2023 | 10 a.m. – noon
ABOUT THE SERIES:
EDCC is committed to leading the effort of engaging our vast community of economic development stakeholders including local, regional, and state leaders. By harnessing the knowledge and expertise of our contingency along with extensive research, EDCC’s goal is to help educate, inform, and advocate for near and long-term applications to help spur economic resiliency. This work will result in timely thought-leader position reports that can guide professionals through conversations and actions at the local level.
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:
Back by popular demand… is the ongoing water crisis an Economic Development issue?
Known as The Headwaters State, Colorado has 156 named rivers that originate in its headwater regions. Seventeen of them exceed 10,000 square kilometers. Colorado doesn’t have a water shortage problem; it has a water management problem. Continued warming, poor snowpack and low river flows have devastated available water supplies to our farmers, ranchers, cities, towns, and industries. This impacts how Colorado will retain its industry base, build attainable homes and grow enough food for its labor shed. You guessed it, water IS an Economic Development issue and Colorado’s Economic Development community will be forced to tackle this unprecedented threat.
Join us in welcoming a panel of subject matter experts as we discuss water and how it pertains to our economic development efforts, discuss potential policies and programs incentivizing education, conservation, and land use. Outcomes, additional information, data, and resources will be compiled into a timely thought leadership paper that can guide our professionals when engaging in conversations and actions at the local level.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS:
Moderator: James Eklund, Water Law Attorney, Sherman & Howard
- Eric Wallace, Founder/Owner, Left Hand Brewing Co, Past Chair of the Brewer’s Association and Colorado Brewers Guild
- Emily Hunt, Deputy Infrastructure Director for Water, City of Thornton
- Michael Bartolo, Extension Specialist Emeritus, Colorado State University
- Travis Smith, Water Specialist, National Wild Turkey Federation
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SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS:
Moderator: James Eklund, Water Law Attorney, Sherman & Howard
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Eric Wallace, Founder/Owner, Left Hand Brewing Co, Past Chair of the Brewer’s Association and Colorado Brewers Guild
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Emily Hunt, Deputy Infrastructure Director for Water, City of Thornton
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Michael Bartolo, Extension Specialist Emeritus, Colorado State University
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Travis Smith, Water Specialist, National Wild Turkey Federation
In order to view the content from EDCC’s Drive|Lead|Succeed Virtual Series you must be logged in. Login or consider purchasing a membership HERE
For those wanting to access the digital content only, we have set up an On-Demand Service providing a one-time, non-reoccuring fees that expires after 1 month from the purchase date.
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