The ecosystem of the Upper Arkansas Basin is really a high desert landscape tucked into the rain shadow of the Sawatch Range. This makes water all the more important, valuable, and scarce. Join us in welcoming Greg Felt, new General Manager of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, for a talk about water in the Upper Arkansas Basin. He will discuss water rights administration and the Colorado-Kansas Compact, trans-mountain diversions, flow management for fish and recreation, irrigated agriculture, well augmentation, and an overview of the UAWCD operations and governance.
GARNA’s community and youth programs empower people with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to connect with and care for the environment. We focus on building relationships – with ourselves, with each other, and with the land – through meaningful experiences and shared learning. By combining empowerment with connections, we help foster a deep sense of responsibility that goes beyond our programs, inspiring lifelong stewardship and active participation in protecting the ecosystems we all depend on.
Many GARNA programs require a Liability Release Form be filled out each calendar year.
Your registration is secured upon receipt of payment, as long as there space is still available in a program. If you prefer not to register online (recommended), you may mail a check, made out to “GARNA” to the address below or stop by the office. Please include a note with the program you are registering for. Be aware, some programs sell out quickly, and we cannot confirm your spot with a mailed registration.
PO Box 1522
Salida CO 81201
Cancellation policy:
If we are notified of your need to cancel by 24 hours of program date, your program fee will be refunded except for a $3.00 administrative fee. No refunds within 24 hours or after the event (but most events are transferable). If minimum enrollment has not been met 2 days before program date, programs will be cancelled and we will refund the full amount.
