Media advisory reminder: A historic moment for Colorado water
May 10, 2012 - Signing of historic agreement for cooperative water management and supply
| WHO: |
Governor John Hickenlooper
Grand County Commissioners:
James Newberry
Nancy Stuart
Gary Bumgarner
Denver Water Commissioners:
Penfield Tate
Tom Gougeon
Greg Austin
Summit County Commissioners:
Dan Gibbs
Karn Stiegelmeier
Thomas Davidson
William J. Baum, Clinton Ditch & Reservoir Co.
Eric Kuhn, Colorado River District, General Manager
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| WHAT: |
Leaders from Grand County, Summit County, Denver Water and the Clinton Ditch & Reservoir Co. will sign the Colorado River Cooperative Agreement. This unprecedented agreement achieves better environmental health for the Colorado River Basin, maintains high-quality recreational use and improves economics for many cities, counties and businesses impacted by the river. The agreement is the result of five years of negotiations.
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| WHEN: |
Tuesday, May 15, 2012, noon
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| WHERE: |
Grand County Administration Building
308 Byers Ave.
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
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| DIRECTIONS: |
http://g.co/maps/ra6ws
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Additional Information: Media packets will be provided at the event.
Listen live: Members of the news media may listen live by calling 1-800-373-0950, pass code 672855#. Please remember to mute your phone, so the line is clear for others on the call. Although we are not set up to receive questions from those on the phone, following the conference, inquiries may be directed to Stacy Chesney, contact info below.
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Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.3 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Established in 1918, the utility is a public agency funded by water rates, new tap fees and the sale of hydropower, not taxes. It is Colorado’s oldest and largest water utility. Follow us on Twitter.
For media inquiries, contact:
Stacy Chesney/Travis Thompson
303-628-6700
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