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COLORADO RIVER WATER USERS ASSOCIATION Formed in 1945, the Colorado River Water Users Association is dedicated to protecting the interests of all who use the Colorado River system and finding solutions to modern challenges related to the river's management, The association includes more than 65 water and power organizations and more than 1,300 members representing water and power interests in all seven basin states, Groups represented include counties, municipalities, district water users groups, political subdivisions, water conservancy districts, municipal and metropolitan water districts, irrigation districts, Native American tribes and communities, engineering consultants and others. General Education CRWUA promotes the importance of the Colorado River to water users and the general public. Educational efforts including print materials and video documentaries are shared throughout the basin states and even worldwide. Board of Directors Each of the seven basin states and a coalition of the Native American communities which have allocations of Colorado River water, called the 10 Tribes, is represented on the board by three directors, Directors are nominated by members from each state and are elected by a majority vote at the association's annual meeting, The Board meets twice a year, during May and December, Committees Board committees meet throughout the year to conduct CRWUA business and include audit, housing, membership, nominations, public affairs, resolutions and spouses program, Officers Officers administrate CRWUA's affairs and include a president, vice president, secretary-treasurer and assistant secretary- treasurer, The assistant secretary-treasurer is responsible for the accounting and mechanical functioning of the association, Annual Conference & Meeting CRWUA addresses current issues during a 3-day conference every December, The program typically includes nationally recognized dignitaries, panel discussions, debates and entertainment. Membership Various categories of membership are available to all members of the public. The Board sets dues annually For information about CRWUA ot to obtain a membership application, visit wwwcrwua,org or call (760) 398-2651, 4 Colorado River Warer Users Association