The Animas Valley Grange will host a presentation, “Colorado River Interstate Compact,” at 6:30 p.m. June 15 at the Animas Valley Grange Hall, 7271 County Road 203.
Steve Wolff, general manager of the Southwestern Water Conservation District, will give a talk about the demands on the Colorado River by Colorado and downstream states. Nearly 40 million people rely on Colorado River water, but this river is facing dual challenges of receiving less rain and snowfall coupled with ever-increasing needs for agriculture and residential usage. Wolff will describe the origin of the Interstate Compact, current negotiations for future management of the Colorado River and its tributaries, and what this means for us.
The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served at 6:15 p.m.
For more information, contact Marie at 382-1217.
