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UTeacherJ COlUervation Park Elementary School 623 East 5th Street, Durango, CO 81301 September 10, 2000 Southwestern Water Conservation District, Durango, CO Some of the areas covered by the workshop were: Cultural perspectives and their relationship and effect on natural resource management, the changing face of public lands and how land use decisions are made, field trips to a family farm practicing holistic principles, a visit to an active archeological dig, and an exposition of an extensive array of educational materials and programs available to us. All in all, we feel it is an extremely worthwhile workshop and would strongly recommend it. Finally, we want to express our thanks and appreciation to the agencies that supported us with scholarships that allowed us to attend. Sincerely, Carolyn Anderson, Joanne Currence, Pam Peavey & Gloria Tarket . The Water Information Program .6YearJ ,Old, In 1994, the Water Information Program was created to accommodate the needs of the public, local communities and educational organizations for information on water resources. The Program is sponsored by water districts, federal and state water commissions and agencies in the San Juan and Dolores River Basins. Currently, the Water Information Program provides a variety of services for water users in southwestern Colorado. Brochures, summaries of news articles on water related issues, a World Wide Web site, as well as information for newcomers to the area and those considering a move are available. This past year the Water Information Program staff participated in area water seminars and workshops and were active sponsors of area Children's Water Festivals and the annual Teacher's Resource Workshop sponsored by the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation and Colorado Soil Conservation District. Moving into our seventh year, a number of changes have occurred. A new Information Coordinator was hired in August, Carla Harper of Cahone. Carla is well known in the Four Corners Region for her work with area agencies in natural resources through the community services of Fort Lewis College. Carla brings not only her expertise but a fresh new approach and ideas for our program. site is currently undergoing a major overhaul under her expertise. Lori, who also works for Fort Lewis College, brings many new and creative ideas to the web site. The updated site will feature a Kid's Korner page and each participating entity will have its own information site. There will also be a site featuring on-going regional water projects such as the water management activities in the La Plata River Basin, the San Juan River Implementation Program, the Rio Blanco Restoration Project, Weather Modification Program on-going in southwest Colorado, the Vallecito Water Company's new domestic water system and work in the upper Animas River by the Animas River Stakeholders Group. AI> part of our sixth year assessment, each program component is undergoing an evaluation of its worth and opportunities for expansion. Recipients of the Press Clippings Summary were recently mailed a survey pertaining to its effectiveness and format. Due to that response, we have added another Colorado newspaper, the Pueblo Chief tan. In addition, the Rocky Mountain News web site is downloaded on a daily basis. Additional brochures and a new board member packet are in the works for future publication. The staff and consultants of the Water Information Program hope to offer workshops and town meetings in the up-coming year. The staff and new support team wish to thank everyone for In addition, the Water Information Program has a new web their continued constructive input and support of a very site administrator, Lori Murphy of User Friendly. The web worthwhile program. . 2