June 4 & 5: 2026 Conference on the Colorado River
The Colorado River:
Searching for Solutions in the Face of Uncertainty
The Colorado River is facing unprecedented change and uncertainty. Average annual flows continue to decline, and negotiations to craft post-2026 guidelines to manage the river have repeatedly bogged down in disagreements regarding rights and delivery obligations. While some clarity may emerge in the coming months, the ability to sustain many existing municipal and agricultural water users is already being compromised. Meanwhile, there is growing recognition that a durable resolution must also address the water rights of sovereign Tribal nations and better integrate environmental values into river management. All sovereigns, stakeholders, and sectors must continue to adapt and innovate.
The Getches-Wilkinson Center and Water & Tribes Initiative will co-convene the 2026 Conference on the Colorado River at the Wolf Law Building in Â鶹ӰԺ, CO.
Thursday, June 4th and Friday, June 5th
8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)Ìý
Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom
Breakfast, Snack and Lunch provided daily
Attendee reception provided on Thurs, June 4th
We hope you join us for what will be sure to be an engaging 2-day conference bringing together thought leaders from across the Colorado Basin.
Registration Rates Early Bird - Register prior to May 1, 2026
General (In person)Ìý Ìý Ìý$370
Remote Access OnlyÌý Ìý $170
Non-CU StudentÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý $170
CU Faculty/Staff/Student (In person)ÌýÌýÌýÌý $25
CU Faculty/Staff/Student (Remote Only/Zoom)Ìý Ìý ÌýFree with BuffOne Card #
Registration Rates - Register on or after May 1, 2026
General (In person)Ìý Ìý Ìý$395
Remote Access OnlyÌý Ìý $195
Non-CU StudentÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý $195
CU Faculty/Staff/Student (In person)ÌýÌýÌýÌý $50
CU Faculty/Staff/Student (Remote Only/Zoom)Ìý Ìý ÌýFree with BuffOne Card #
Registration will close Thursday, May 28th (one week prior to the conference).
Registrants of all categories will be provided remote access.
No refunds will be offered after Friday, May 15th.
Conference reception, campus parking, and lunches/refreshments included with in person registration.
Colorado CLE credits are pending.
Hotel Information
GWC has a hotel room block at the Residence Inn Canyon Blvd in Â鶹ӰԺ from Wed, June 3rd - Sat, June 7th. The room block is available on a first come, first serve basis and is valid until Thurs, April 30th or until all rooms are filled.
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