Water and Energy in Colorado: Emulsifying Two Great Challenges in Four Parts - PART III: TECHNOLOGY ADDRESSING CURRENT CHALLENGES

PART III: TECHNOLOGY ADDRESSING CURRENT CHALLENGES

The Colorado Scientific Society, in collaboration with the Center of the American West, presented Water & Energy in Colorado. This four-day virtual symposium, hosted by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, focused on the science and cultural issues at the interface between water and energy in Colorado. Moderated by Patty Limerick, water and energy specialists together with insightful commentators on Colorado's present challenges and future opportunities, highlighted some of the most important issues facing our community today and in the future. The emphasis centered on science that frames these topics, but also will incorporate cultural contexts and identify common ground and collaborative opportunities.

Patty Limerick, Ph.D. Center of the American West, Director Moderator

Thomas Cech One World One Water Center; Director Title: Technology Addressing Current Challenges: The Importance of Water Education

Christy Woodward Colorado Oil & Gas Association; Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs Title: Innovation and Adaptation in Colorado’s Oil and Natural Gas Industry

Tracy Kosloff Colorado Division of Water Resources; Assistant State Engineer Title: More Information About Water Diversions Faster Makes for Better Decisions

Seth Haines, Ph.D. U.S. Geological Survey; Research Geophysicist Title: Water Use and Production Associated with Oil and Gas Development: Understanding Volumes and Trends to Make Informed Decisions