Worster. 3 types of Hydraulic societies and attributes. large scale water system development 1940s-1960sBates. change in values, from commodity only to a wider range of ‘beneficial uses’. water been a central element to every western culture, and in many different ways. future is fundamental principles: Conservation, Equity, EcologyMacDonnell. many examples of Reclamation Ideal in modern west: Yakima River- greatly increased economic activity, ‘secured’ water source with federal assistance, BUT no consideration of salmon (99% reduction in 20th century), water quality, over-allocation, true costs. change occurring: IS a role for every player in the future: rights holders, states, feds, watershed partnerships. primary task ahead: integrate changing human needs & ecological functionsPostel. first asking of How Much Water A River Needs in late 1950s. in late 1980’s the Flow Regime idea starting: more than just minimum flow. new policies in S. Africa and Australia- graphicWestern Water Law. No sharing in western water law: first in time, first in right. beneficial use (the measure of water use) changing with time. water ownership separated from land ownership. consumptive useSpeakersDrew Peternell, Trout UnlimitedContinued negotiations needed to ensure adequate stream flows; non-consumptive use.Brain Good, Denver WaterMultitude of factors now go in to planning: Fire; Emerging Contaminants; watershed health; population; ‘green expectations’; density; regional collaboration; env stewardship; ‘things have to change’Brian Werner, Norther WaterVoter-driven local project w/BOR funding. Timing was right in the ‘30s (drought, depression)250K AF/yr- largest CO Trans-basin diversion.Major changes in population & water use 1950s to today: ownership now 66% municipal, 860K pop.Learning: change in Poudre River plan- off-channel reservoir.Mid Term Review Summer 11 Geog 4501 Western WaterChris Treese, CO River DistrictTheir role is a Big-Picture, Basin-Wide, Policy- to give the western slope ‘a voice’continue to be concerned about growth in Front Range; constant negotiations (Denver, Northern, D County) to get parity for W Slope; have split district w/different uses/expectationsJenny Fifita, WestminsterReuse water: less energy intensive; quality varies by source; only 5% of US wastewater currently reusedmain issue is public perception & acceptance, not technicalState Groups: Presentation DatesTu, Jun 28 AZ CA-N WA-OR Elena V Tyson W Arthur J Michael B Michal F Kat B Maggie V Emmerson L Mindy B .Dan/Dave S Brigitte DTim C Lisa HWed, Jun 29 CA-S NV IDF. B. Matt B W.H.Justin S. Alicia D B.K.Patty K. A.M.Mid Term Review Summer 11 Geog 4501 Western
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