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<br />ColoraJo FounJation for Water EJucation <br />Finally a Reality / <br /> <br />DENVER - Mter many years of effort, the Colorado Foundation for Water Education is finally a reality. <br /> <br />Officially founded in September 2002, this independent non-profit organization was developed to promote better <br />understanding of water issues through educational opportunities and resources. <br /> <br />The foundation does not take an advocacy position, nor participate or intervene in any political campaign. Instead, it <br />will work to help resolve water resource problems through educational programs. <br /> <br />In 2003, the foundation plans to target adult audiences such as journalists, the general public, and decision makers, as <br />well as K-12 teachers and students. <br /> <br />Water professionals from around the state gathered in late August in Pueblo to name the foundation's first board, <br />including representatives from agriculture, water conservation, industry, education, recreation and the legislature. <br />Rep. Diane Hoppe (R-Sterling) was selected as Board President. The current CFWE executive officers are: <br /> <br />Office Name Interest Area Organization <br />President Diane Hoooe Legislature R-Sterling <br />Vice President Gree: Hobbs Water law Colorado. Supreme Court <br />2nd Vice President Beckv Brooks Colorado Water Congress Stealev II, Inc. <br />Secretary Wendy Hanoohv K-12 education Division of Wildlife <br />Asst Secretary Lynn Herkenhoff Water education Water Information Program <br />Treasurer Tom Lone: Finance and budget Summit County Commissioner <br />Asst Treasurer Matt Cook Industry Coors BrewingO ... .., <br />At Large Taylor Hawes Environment NW Council of Governments <br /> Lori Ozzello Water supply Northern Colorado Water <br /> Conservancy District <br /> <br />Karla Brown, a former water quality specialist for Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, was named the <br />foundation's first executive director. Brown holds a masters degree in rangeland ecosystem science from Colorado State <br />University, and a bachelors in political science from Cornell University. Her background includes development of <br />water-related research and educational programs, grant writing, and group facilitation. <br /> <br />''Although our offices are located in Denver, we will be developing programs throughout the entire state," says Brown. <br />"There are many opportunities to partner with existing education providers. I look forward to helping Colorado <br />citizens better understand water resource issues, through objective research-based information and education." <br /> <br />Some of the educational products currently under development by the foundation include easy-to-read briefings on <br />topics such as water law and hydrology. Maps outlining the state's water resources and history will soon be available. <br />Educational tours highlighting regional water issues will also be developed for 2003. <br /> <br />For more information, please contact Executive Director Karla Brown, 303-377-4433. Or, visit the foundation's Web <br />site at www.co-water-edu.org.' <br /> <br />TlJallkl to our Rcadcr.! lor a <br />Grcat Sur..e.v Re.lJ}(}Il~/C! <br /> <br />We appreciate your input and comments delivered <br />through the survey in the last Water Letter. Look for the <br />changes and stories you suggested in the coming year. <br />Please contact us if you know of an upcoming event, <br />great story we should cover, or have suggestions on <br />making the Water Letter a better resource- <br />water@frontier.net <br /> <br />The Montezuma County Children's Water <br />Festival will be held March 11, 2003, at the <br />Montezuma County Fairgrounds from 9:30 <br />AM to 2:30 PM. All 5th graders are <br />welcomed. For more information, contact <br />Gina at 970-565-7562. <br /> <br />2 <br />