American Rivers, The Nature Conservancy and other
non-profit organizations and federal agencies annouce "Managing River Flows for Biodiversity: A Conference on Science, Policy and Conservation Action" this summer in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
The case studies include: Upper Colorado River Basin, Missouri River, Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin, Sacramento/San Joaquin BayDelta System, Klamath River, Zion National Park, Trinity River, Beaverkill River, San Pedro River, Roanoke River, as well as examples from Brazil and Africa. The conference is open to 350 attendees from diverse professional and academic backgrounds. Early registration ends May 1.
Protecting natural river flows is a challenge that
grows as competing demands for river water grows. This four-day conference will provide river
conservationists with new knowledge, tools and
networking opportunities to advance flow restoration and protection goals. Built around case-study symposia and field trips, the conference will - Build understanding of the conflict between meeting ecosystem needs and human demands for water, both in terms of water quantity and quality; - Showcase the latest science concerning the in-stream flows required to protect biodiversity; - Provide a look at current policy concerning regulation and management of water quality, quantity and use; and - Involve participants in reviewing case studies that address inherent conflicts and potential solutions.
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