Here is a schedule of all the places we went and people we met in this course. Along with each date and name, there is a brief synopsis of their position on the Dam as well as our experience with them.

Wed., April 21
Floyd Dominy, Commissioner U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 1958-69
It was amazing to sit with a legend in our classroom. Mr. Dominy told stories of his days in the Bureau and expressed enthusiasm for his dam building frenzy in the 1950’s and 60’s. He also paid little heed to the proposal to decommission Glen Canyon Dam, he thought it was a silly idea.
Dave Harpman, Economist, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Dave discussed the cost effectiveness of different power sources with specific attention to hydropower. He also explained that the Glen Canyon dam was the payoff method for all the other dams that were part of the Colorado River Storage Project and it is still 50 years away from paying itself back. Briefly discussed the possible implications of energy deregulation

Monday, April 26
Rod Kuharich, Colorado Spring Utilities
Discussed pricing effects on power customers throughout the southwest if Glen Canyon were decommissioned.  He noted that not only would prices increase, but that shortages would occur due to the loss of peak time power.

Tuesday, April 27
Hal Simpson, Colorado State Engineer and Randy Seeholm, Colorado Water Conservancy Board.
They discussed the role of Glen Canyon and Lake Powell as the dowry of the upper basin. It is the insurance against a call on the compact. Also described the problem of over allocation of the river, it is already over appropriated, in a dry year, there would not be enough water.

Sunday, May 2
Krista Sadler, President of Grand Canyon River Guides.
Krista expressed concern for the dams' alteration of natural ecosystems both in Glen and Grand Canyons. She noted the importance of river rafting throughout the lower reaches of the Colorado River and warned us against the heavy politics that surround this issue.

Monday, May 3
Lonnie Borgie, Operations Manager at Glen Canyon Dam, Bureau of Reclamation.
Lonnie discussed the historical significance of the Colorado River Storage Project (CRSP) in the settlement of the western U.S..  He also described the control structure of CRSP, interaction with Adaptive Management approach.
Duanne Berrier Gave us a tour of the dam.

Norm Henderson, Chief of Resources, U.S. National Recreation Area.
Norm described resource management on Lake Powell and in the canyon. Expressed the importance of Powell to local economy and recreational benefits for the entire region. As head of the Adaptive Management Work Force, he outlined the entire control and procedural structure of that program.

Tuesday, May 4
Joan Nevillis-Stavely, President of Chamber of Commerce:
Discussed impact of Lake Powell on Page economy and the recreation revenues. Shared her own personal memories of rafting down Glen Canyon before the construction of the dam. She said that she did not think much about that place anymore, because it was all gone and would never come back even if you took down the dam.
Terry Gunn, owner, Lee’s Ferry Anglers:
Terry described the dynamics of an estimated $14-20 million industry at the blue ribbon trout fishery. Expressed concern with the new interest in controlled floods, these are erosive and counterproductive.

Wednesday, May 5
Barry Gold, Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center (an outgrowth of AMP):
Concerned with the black box science that is used to support various sides of the issues. Noted that although there is an increased biodiversity and biomass downstream and within the Lake, the value of those species and biomass must be determined by society. Noted that his organization is developing a computer model for the river system in order to better understand possible implications of dam operations.
Susan Hueftle, GCMRC:
Described water quality in Lake Powell and its effect on the downstream ecosystem. Described in particular elements like oxygen concentration, sedimentation and human refuse contamination.
Prof. Dean Blinn, Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Arizona University
Dr. Blinn enthusiastically described the rapid increase in biodiversity due to the dam, noting that there are even an exotic species of dipteran flies native to arctic climates. Described the nature of the food chain and stated that 70% of the energetic for the entire downstream ecosystem is produced in the 15 mile stretch immediately following the dam.
Joe Shannon,  Northern Arizona University
Joe worried about black box science used in the discussion of Glen Canyon Dam, stating that little is known of the river before the dam, it is difficult to know what ecosystem we would reclaim following decommissioning of the dam.
Prof. Micheal Kearsley, Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University:
Discussed the riparian habitat in Grand Canyon and the rapid invasion of non-native plant species which have ironically promoted an increase in the number of animals inhabiting the river corridor.
Rob Elliot, President of Arizona Raft Adventures:
Stated that the rafting industry would survive the decommissioning of the dam. The industry is versatile and varied, it will adapt, although there are certain "creature comforts" associated with the dams operations including regulated flows, and decreased temperatures which suppress insect populations. Stated the need to rework the system of permit allocation for private river runners in the Grand Canyon as well as his desire to see fewer power boats and more oar boats.

Thursday, May 6
Nancy Hornewer, U.S. Geological Society (U.S.G.S.): Described the water testing stations maintained by the USGS throughout Glen and Grand Canyons. Reviewed the loss of sediment to the system below the dam.
Pam Hyde, President Glen Canyon Institute:
Outlined political, economic, ecological and philosophical arguments for taking down the dam.
Kurt Dongoske, The Hopi Tribe:
Kurt described the Grand Canyon as a sacred place of birth, maturing, and the returning place for spirits after death. Stated that artifact preservation is extremely important to the Hopi’s cultural heritage. Also noted that the line of communication between Natives and the other parties involved is difficult because the world paradigms are so different. For example, when scientists want to save the kanab amber snail it seemed illogical to the Hopi’s. This was because they envision managing an entire ecosystem, not just one species.

Friday, May 7
Stanley Pollack, Special Water Counsel, Justice Department, Navajo Nation.
Stan outlined the historical lack of inclusion for the Navajo in the Law of the River; stated that these laws are not binding or absolute for the Navajo because they didn't sign the contracts. Discussed proposed marina on Lake Powell on Navajo land and possible revenues. Noted that it is difficult to mobilize such a depressed community as the Navajo Nation is, with 50% under the poverty level, and also noted difficulties in organizing various tribes as a single force because there is so much ethnocentrism involved.