The 2009 State of the Rockies Symposium

Visions of the Rockies in 50 Years:
Will Our Children Thank Us?

April 5, 6 & 7, 2009

The Rocky Mountain West is undergoing rapid yet profound and long-lasting changes. New populations, new energy, new jobs. Loss of habitats and open spaces, shortages of water, and shifting priorities and centers of influence. The changes will keep coming whether we plan for them or not. Are we ready?  The 2009 State of the Rockies Conference asks, what kind of Rocky Mountain West will our children inherit in the next five decades? Will they thank us, or blame us?

Over three days in April, speakers representing diverse interests in the Rockies will share their vision for this unique and delicate region, and will explain what their organizations are doing to shape its future.

Mark your calendars now--you won't want to miss this thought-provoking symposium.

Sponsored by the Colorado College State of the Rockies Project with support from the Green Channel on Comcast on Demand.

 

Sunday, April 5: A Future Rockies for Recreation

Events, displays, talks focused around recreation and wildness of the Rockies

Speakers include:
Andrew Skurka (National Geographic's 2007 Adventurer of the Year) and Sally Jewell, CEO of REI, Inc.

 

 

Monday, April 6: A Future Rockies through Compromise and Consensus

 

 

Events, displays, talks focused around wildlife and conservation in the Rockies, and the model of a "radical center" NGO approach

Award presentation to the 2009 Champions of the Rockies, Ed and Betsy Marston of the High Country News

Speakers include George Cooper, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and Dr. Mark Shaffer, Director of the Environmental Program of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Tuesday, April 7: A Future Rockies Filled with People

Events and speakers highlighting the future of the megapolitan Rockies

Displays of green urban initiatives & sustainable campus initiatives (on request)

Awards and displays of the 2nd annual Student Photo Contest

Speakers include Prof. Robert Lang, Co-Director of the Metropolitan Institute at Virginia Tech, and Amy Liu, Deputy Director of the Metropolitan Policy Program of the Brookings Institute.

 

Members of the public may call (719) 389-6607 for disability accommodation, additional information or directions.

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