Summer Wave: WRRC Conference Draft Agenda Posted

The Water Resources Research Center is pleased to announce that a draft agenda for our annual conference, Tribal Water Resilience in a Changing Environment, has been posted. The conference, which is dedicated to the legacy of tribal leader and attorney Rodney B. Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community, will be held virtually over three days. On Monday, August 30, the three-hour program will begin with a remembrance of Rod Lewis and then will feature Indigenous perspectives on resilience, including meanings and reflections based on traditional knowledge, experience, study, and contemplation. Remarks from Indigenous leaders during the three-hour session on Tuesday, August 31, will focus on “Priorities for Building Water Resilient Communities.” Partnerships are the focus of Day 3, Wednesday, September 1, along with a look to the future by committed participants in advancing water resilience. To raise awareness and understanding of Indigenous perceptions, perspectives, and vision relating to water resilience in a changing environment, this conference will provide an opportunity to hear from speakers representing an astounding diversity of Indigenous voices. View the draft agenda linked below. In addition, at noon AZ time (1:00 pm MDT) on August 13, we are offering a pre-conference webinar focused on tribal water rights and settlements. The webinar is designed to provide context for discussions during the conference. CLE credit is available for this webinar for attorneys practicing in Arizona.