Media advisory: Annual Water in the West Symposium held at CSU Spur in Denver on Nov. 14

Contact for reporters:
Allison Sylte
Cell: 720-849-1907
[email protected]

Note: A limited number of media passes are available for the Water in the West Symposium; contact [email protected] to reserve.

What: This year’s edition of Water in the West focuses on the theme of building bridges through collaborative water action. The symposium features speakers who will discuss everything from the science and practice of multidisciplinary teams to the agriculture industry’s role in water conservation to planning and finance. 

Who: This conference brings together diverse stakeholders to share solutions to water challenges across sectors, and to create collaborative problem-solving opportunities. Past attendees range from utilities and educators to environmentalists and agriculturalists. 

When: The Symposium will be held in person from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. It will be preceded by an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13 featuring a lecture by Pat Mulroy of the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, who will discuss the collision of law and climate change as leaders negotiate agreements over water usage in the Western U.S. 

Where: The Hydro building on the CSU Spur campus at 4777 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216. 

Registration and agenda: 

• Visit the Water in the West website for the latest agenda: https://csuspur.org/witw. 
• Registration is $175 for the general public and $125 for government/nonprofits.
• There is a separate registration link for the opening reception: https://watercenter.colostate.edu/evans/