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Climate Change and the Future of the American West June 7 -9, 2006 The Natural Resources Law Center University of Colorado School of Law "Global warming exists and we have to do something about it. John H. Marburger III, Science Adviser to President George W. Bush Princeton University, Spring, 2005 The Natural Resources Law Center's 2006 summer conference will explore a wide range of issues from climate science, to the impacts of climate change on water resources and ecological systems. It will consider the implications of climate change on land use and transportation, energy resources, and the business community. This will set the stage for an exploration of the legal and policy dimensions of climate change, with attention focused on all levels of government. The conference will conclude with two panels that look toward the future. The first will consider what we in the West might do to confront climate change, and the second will look more broadly at the future of the American West in a world facing climate change. Please join us for what promises to be an outstanding program for lawyers, resource professionals, and policymakers. Continuing legal education credit will be available. Who Should Attend? This is a conference for people who face decisions relating to climate change, and for the lawyers and others who advise the decision - makers. It is also for people who are interested or involved in the law and policy of climate change, including government policymakers, academics, and representatives from affected industries and non - governmental organizations. What Should I Expect from the Conference? Many aspects of our lives will ultimately be affected by climate change. It will impact how and where we live, how we recreate, how we get from place to place, and it will dramatically impact the types of energy available to us to do all of the things we do. The conference is designed to provoke discussion about the consequences of climate change and the choices we face. The conference will conclude with a discussion about how we, as a community, can "do something about" climate change. If your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor of the conference, or if you would like additional information about the program please contact the Center at nrlc @colorado.edu. Registration information, the agenda, and speakers, as they become available, will be posted at: http: / /www.colorado.edu/ law /centers /nrlc /summerconference / NCES 8236: Introduction to Floodplain Management Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28, 2006 Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon More info and registration form located at www.cudenver.edu /engineer /cont