Value of Public Lands in Western Colorado Economies
Hosted by the Mesa County Conservation Forum and the Redifer Research Institute, Colorado Mesa University
DATE: Tues Eve, May 8th, 2012, 6-8pm
AT: University Center Ballroom, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction
Many sectors of our local economy benefit from public lands in western Colorado. Join panelists to discuss how the many interests and uses of public lands can support our economy, quality of life, and community.
Panelists:
John Redifer, Colorado Mesa University
Tom Kenyon, Grand Junction Mayor
Steve Gunderson, US Bank
Wade Hearle, EIS Solutions
Joe Kerby, Colorado Canyons Association, Delta City Manager
Jacque Bevan, Gateway Rancher
Moderator: Tim Casey, Colorado Mesa University
Value of the Colorado River to Western Colorado Economies
Hosted by the Mesa County Conservation Forum, Colorado Mesa University Water Center, Protect the Flows Project
DATE: Tues Eve, May 22, 6-8pm
AT: University Center Ballroom, Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction
Important information is available to help us understand the role of Colorado River water in local economic activity. Panelists will discuss this information and their own use to assist western Colorado efforts in determining the role of the Colorado River in our region.
Opening Comments by Al White Colorado Tourism Office Director, Denver
Panelists:
Steve Acquafresca, Mesa County’s Director to the Colorado River Water District
Tom Kleinschnitz, Adventure Bound Outfitters, Club 20 Tourism Chair
Max Schmidt, Manager, Orchard Mesa Irrigation District
Kurt Mill, Regional Manager, Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Bruce Talbott, Talbott Farms
Moderator: Hannah Holm, CMU Water Center