Speakers:

• Tamee Albrecht, Assistant Professor of Watershed Sustainability, Dept. of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
• Steven Conrad, Associate Professor of Systems Engineering, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Frances Davenport, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Jacob Petersen-Perlman, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Anthropology & Geography

This lightning talk session focused on various aspects of water governance, policy, and impacts of environmental change.

• Dr. Tamee Albrecht presented her research on water policy and governance, highlighting current projects on urban water utilities, post-fire watershed restoration effectiveness and social impacts, and collaborative governance of international wetlands.
• Dr. Steven Conrad presented his research on the importance of human dimensions in water management and modeling.
• Dr. Frances Davenport presented her research on climate change and the associated changes in extreme weather events and water resource availability, highlighting her current work to understand changes and future projections of extreme precipitation and flooding.
• Dr. Jacob Petersen-Perlman presented his research on how political organizations adapt to environmental change in their water resources, with a focus on Western groundwater governance and management.

Speakers:

• Debbie Lee, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences
• Derek Lowstuter, Extension Mountain Regional Specialist – Expanded Rural Engagement, Food & Agriculture
• Guinevere Nelson, Extension Director, Douglas County
• Erik Wardle, Director, Ag Water Quality Program, Dept. of Soil & Crop Sciences

This lightning talk session focused on water quality research and extension efforts going on at CSU.

• Debbie Lee discussed her ongoing research on private well water quality in Colorado and private well stewardship.
• Derek Lowstuter focused on the use of biochar to reduce agricultural fertilizer leaching or runoff to increase water use efficiency and water quality.
• Guinevere Nelson discussed Colorado’s mining legacy, water quality, and watershed groups.
• Erik Wardle spoke on working with the agricultural community to protect waters of the state for agricultural chemicals, highlighting the importance of relationships and partnerships to achieve mutually beneficial goals.

Speakers:

• Ryan Bailey, Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Sarah Millonig, Associate Director, One Water Solutions Institute
• Denyse Schrenker, Extension Specialist – Horticulture and Small Acreage Management, Eagle County
• Jordan Suter, Professor and Graduate Program Chair, Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics

This lightning talk session focused on water water conservation and sustainability efforts going on at CSU.

• Ryan Bailey discussed his research on assessing hydrologic fluxes in the White River Valley using groundwater modeling.
• Sarah Millonig presented on the One Water Solutions Institute and Water TAP.
• Denyse Schrenker presented on the Beyond Lawn Program in Eagle County.
• Jordan Suter presented his research on economic behavior and groundwater conservation.