2255 East Evans Ave.
Denver, Colorado 80208
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The 2024 Symposium will be held on Friday, April 19th.
Registration is now open! The Symposium is free for all students.
8:00-9:00 – Breakfast, Check-In
9:00-9:15 – Keynote
Kate Greenberg (CO Commissioner of Agriculture)
9:30-10:45 – Competing Priorities: Ensuring a Sustainable Future
Agriculture stands as a cornerstone of Colorado’s economy and is integral to preserving the state’s distinctive way of life. Our inaugural panel features leaders from diverse backgrounds engaging in a thoughtful dialogue on innovative strategies to support vibrant communities and a robust agricultural industry. This conversation will explore the delicate balance required between municipal utilization and agricultural pursuits, highlighting the inherent tension and offering insights into navigating this dynamic landscape.
Speakers:
11:00-12:15 – Groundwater and Agriculture as a Connector
From agriculture and industry to public supply and domestic use, groundwater has played a crucial role in supporting growth in Colorado’s arid regions. Our second panel will explore the careful considerations involved in securing water quantity and quality. We'll take a closer look at designated groundwater basins, considering factors like their proximity to continuously flowing natural streams and their distinction from decreed surface rights. The discussion will also explore innovative approaches to ensure sustainability while aligning with Colorado's compacts.
Speakers:
12:15-1:30 – Lunch
1:45-3:00 – Efficiency and Conservation: Agricultural Innovators
In our use-it-or-lose-it system of water rights, where conservation and agriculture have frequently been in contention, this panel convenes farmers, ranchers, engineers, and conservationists to deliberate on the convergence of these domains and how agricultural innovations can foster a more sustainable future. This panel highlights the potential synergy between agricultural conservation and innovation, showcasing how collaboration can yield mutual benefits and lasting progress.
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3:15-4:30 – Commoditization of Water and Incentives in Farming
Water is fundamental to life itself. Yet, in the West, it is regarded as a tradable asset, subject to market manipulation. As climate change and drought become increasingly prevalent, the price of water is rising, as are the costs of the infrastructure needed to access it. Our final panel convenes representatives from diverse backgrounds - including government, business, nonprofits, and tribal communities - to explore the implications of this commodification on agriculture and rural regions, and to chart a path forward.
Speakers:
4:45-6:45 – Networking Happy Hour (Forum)
*All times are in Mountain Standard Time
The 2024 symposium is approved for 5 CLE general credits!
If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Nicole Pla, Claire Johnson, or the Water Law Review directly.
Colorado River Sponsor - $5000
• Ten complementary conference registrations ($1,000 value)
• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsor support during opening remarks both days of conference and prior to keynote
• Printed materials (signage) as provided by sponsor plus name recognition on official day of symposium signage
• VIP nametags
• Recognition as a sponsor in select electronic materials, which includes:
• Electronic invite/online registration form sent to our extensive listserv of alumni, water practitioners, educational institutions, judges, political figures, businesses, and nonprofits;
• Logo and sponsorship level featured in rolling background in-between panels during the conference;
• Posting of event (name recognition) on the main Sturm College of Law events calendar;
• Pre- and post- event information (name recognition) posted on the University of Denver Water Law Review website;
• Social Media Post
• Full page sponsor recognition at the beginning of the conference program
Rio Grande Sponsor - $2500
• Five complementary conference registrations ($500 value)
• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsor support during opening remarks both days of conference
• Printed materials (signage) as provided by sponsor plus name recognition on official day of symposium signage
• Recognition as a sponsor in select electronic materials, which includes:
• Electronic invite/online registration form sent to our extensive listserv of alumni, water practitioners, educational institutions, judges, political figures, businesses, and nonprofits;
• Logo and sponsorship level featured in rolling background in-between panels during the conference;
• Posting of event (name recognition) on the main Sturm College of Law events calendar;
• Pre- and post- event information (name recognition) posted on the University of Denver Water Law Review website;
• Social Media Post
• Full page sponsor recognition at the beginning of the conference program
Platte River Sponsor $1000
• Three complimentary conference registrations ($300 value)
• Verbal acknowledgment of sponsor support during the conference introductions prior to a panel discussion plus name recognition on official day of symposium signage
• Recognition as a sponsor in select electronic materials, which includes:
• Electronic invite/online registration form sent to our extensive listserv of alumni, water practitioners, educational institutions, businesses, and non-profits;
• Logo and sponsorship level featured in rolling background in-between panels during the conference;
• Posting of event (name recognition) on the main Sturm College of Law events calendar;
• Pre- and post- event information (name recognition) posted on the University of Denver Water Law Review website;
• Social Media Post
• Half-page sponsor recognition in the conference program
Arkansas River Sponsor - $500
• Two complimentary conference registrations ($200 value)
• Recognition as a sponsor in select electronic materials, which includes:
• Electronic invite/online registration form sent to our extensive listserv of alumni, water practitioners, educational institutions, businesses, and non-profits;
• Logo and sponsorship level featured in rolling background in-between panels during the conference;
• Pre- and post- event information (name recognition) posted on the University of Denver Water Law Review website;
• Social Media Post
• Quarter-page sponsor recognition in the conference program
San Juan River Sponsor - $250
• One complimentary conference registration ($100 value)
• Recognition as a sponsor in select electronic materials, which includes:
• Electronic invite/online registration form sent to our extensive listserv of alumni, water practitioners, educational institutions, businesses, and non-profits;
• Logo and sponsorship level featured in rolling background in-between panels during the conference;
• Pre- and post- event information (name recognition) posted on the University of Denver Water Law Review website;
• Social Media Post
• Business card size sponsor recognition in the conference program
For sponsorships above $5,000 and associated benefits, please contact Claire Johnson or Nicole Pla directly.
Kate Greenberg was appointed to serve as Colorado’s Commissioner of Agriculture by Governor Jared Polis in December 2018. As Commissioner, Greenberg provides leadership and direction to the Colorado Department of Agriculture and its 300 employees. Commissioner Greenberg has worked in agriculture for more than 12 years, from boots-on-the-ground experience to advocating for family farmers through two federal Farm Bills.
As Commissioner, Greenberg serves on numerous boards and commissions, including the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Colorado State Fair Board. While she currently spends much of her time on Colorado’s Front Range and traveling the state, she still calls Durango, Colorado home.
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Parking is reserved in the E lot
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