SAVE the DATE! Instream Flow Council Flow 2018 Science --- Law --- Policy ---- Public Dialogue
Managing Rivers, Reservoirs, and Lakes in the Face of Drought Practical Tools and Strategies for Sustaining and Protecting Ecological Values of Water Fort Collins, Colorado April 24-26, 2018 A workshop where: * Participants will learn proven tools and strategies to help effectively balance traditionally recognized water needs with the ecological vitality of river systems that they can put to practice in their own jurisdiction. * Tools and strategies will integrate legal and policy elements with scientific understanding and public involvement strategies to effectively manage flowing and standing water ecosystems when faced with drought. * Problem-solving presentations will go beyond descriptions and projections of anticipated consequences and focus on proven practices for dealing with drought and extreme flow variability. Workshop schedule: April 24: Training sessions will provide skills and understanding necessary for effective management of water resources to sustain fish, wildlife, and habitat. April 25 - 26: Internationally recognized experts will provide examples on the use of and need for effective laws, policies, science, and public participation to meet water management objectives for rivers, reservoirs, and lakes during drought conditions with a key focus on identifying practical, proven solutions. Facilitated discussions following each session will encourage attendees to share their knowledge and experiences that address the challenge of managing extreme hydrologic variability. Updates and Sponsorship/Exhibitor Opportunities Find out More at http://www.instreamflowcouncil.org/conferences-flow-2018/ and be on the lookout for updates on registration, program, and sponsorship/exhibitor opportunities! My apologies for duplicate mail you may receive. Reply to me directly if you'd like to be removed from the distribution list for FLOW 2018, but please NOTE: this will not remove you from other e-mails from the Instream Flow Council. And finally, please forward this notice to others you think would be interested in attending this important workshop. Sincerely, Dave Weedman Arizona Game and Fish Department, Aquatic Habitat Program Supervisor, and FLOW 2018 Marketing Chair, Instream Flow Council (623) 236-7607 ________________________________ Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this email and/or document(s) attached is for the exclusive use of the individual named above and may contain confidential, privileged and non-disclosable information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from reading, photocopying, distributing or otherwise using this e-mail or its contents in any way. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately.
