Lorra Nichols From: Sent: To: Subject: Chris Treese Wednesday, August 29, 2018 5:20 PM Matthew Dermody Bernhardt Colo trip Matt, any problems if we give David (&our seminar) some advance marketing with an announcement that he is our keynote? Chris Treese External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 C: 970.379.7634 ctreese@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Sent from my iPhone 1 Lorra Nichols Zane Kessler Wednesday, August 29, 2018 2:31 PM Martha Moore; Jim Pokrandt; Chris Treese RE: draft seminar press release 08.30.18 Bernhardt to Keynote Annual Water Seminar.docx From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Thanks Jim. Good stuff. Formatted draft attached for review. Chris, let me know what you think, or if I missed anything. A couple of additional points below: All -- this serves as a good reminder that, going forward, we should try to draft all press communications (releases, advisories, etc) using this template. It's my hope that drafting in standard provides template should cut down on editing/formatting/distribution time. • The standard press template is saved in my F: Drive Template) • -7 Press Folder (F:\Zane\Press\Releases\Press Release Martha, can you please format a copy of this for mailchimp distribution (master list contacts) and send a draft around for review before it goes out? Thanks. ZK Zane Kessler I Communications Director The Colorado River District 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 240 I C: 970.989.4156 From: Martha Moore Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:20 PM To: Jim Pokrandt ; Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler Subject: RE: draft seminar press release Couple of edits on the attached. Also, do you want to add your contact info? Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I c: 970.379-.1593 mr:ioore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District Proleding WMh!m Ccfomdo WoJer Since 1937 1 From: Jim Pokrandt Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:09 PM To: Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler ; Martha Moore Subject: draft seminar press release Please give this a look so that we can get out pronto, and on to the website. thanks. Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District ,. l'roJiMjing Wm.'l!im Colorm.k> Water Sfow 1937 2 Lorra Nichols Chris Treese Wednesday, August 29, 2018 4:21 PM Zane Kessler; Jim Pokrandt; Martha Moore RE: draft seminar press release/ marketing From: Sent: To: Subject: Sorry to throw the brakes on. I've texted Bernhardt's office asking if we can begin marketing his appearance (granted I did this morning on Webinar). I don't want us to queer the final steps in the approval process. Please wait till I have the green light. Chris Treese I External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 I C: 970.379-7634 ctreese@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District From: Zane Kessler Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 3:47 PM To: Jim Pokrandt ; Martha Moore Cc: Chris Treese Subject: RE: draft seminar press release/ marketing Good point, Jim. Didn't realize this implied distribution on a Friday. Martha, any chance we can aim to distribute by early afternoon tomorrow? Zane Kessler I Communications Director The Colorado River District 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 240 I C: 970.989.4156 From: Jim Pokrandt Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 3:34 PM To: Martha Moore Cc: Zane Kessler ; Chris Treese Subject: Re: draft seminar press release/ marketing Why wait until Friday? Jim Pokrandt Community Affairs Director 201 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 T: 970.945.8622, ext. 236 C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org 1 www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org On Aug 29, 2018, at 15:03, Martha Moore wrote: Zane - Yes, I will draft an email and circulate tomorrow morning for review and subsequently sending out via MailChimp Friday morning. Thanks for the press release template. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I c: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www .CoioradoRiverDistrict.org From: Zane Kessler Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 2:31 PM To: Martha Moore ; Jim Pokrandt ; Chris Treese Subject: RE: draft seminar press release Thanks Jim. Good stuff. Formatted draft attached for review. Chris, let me know what you think, or if I missed anything. A couple of additional points below: • All -- this serves as a good reminder that, going forward, we should try to draft all press communications (releases, advisories, etc) using this template. It's my hope that drafting in standard provides template should cut down on editing/formatting/distribution time. The standard press template is saved in my F: Drive -7 Press Folder (F:\Zane\Press\Releases\Press Release Template) • Martha, can you please format a copy of this for mailchimp distribution (master list contacts) and send a draft around for review before it goes out? Thanks. ZK Zane Kessler I Communications Director The Colorado River District 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 240 I C: 970.989.4156 From: Martha Moore Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:20 PM To: Jim Pokrandt ; Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler 2 Subject: RE: draft seminar press release Couple of edits on the attached. Also, do you want to add your contact info? Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org From: Jim Pokrandt Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:09 PM To: Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler ; Martha Moore Subject: draft seminar press release Please give this a look so that we can get out pronto, and on to the website. thanks. lim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 IC: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org 3 Lorra Nichols Jim Pokrandt Wednesday, August 29, 2018 8:56 AM Martha Moore RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 From: Sent: To: Subject: He is working on it. I Jim Pokrandt Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org ·Colorado River District l'rofu.cting Western Col~ Watw :S.l00! ·19Ji From: Martha Moore Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 8:45 AM To: Jim Pokrandt Cc: Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler Subject: RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 Jim - will we be asking Art for an updated flyer that includes Bernhardt? Perhaps we could include: #CRDseminar Naturally it would be very helpful if we received it in its native, editable format rather than a .pdf. Thanks. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District !'roiuding Wesmm Colamdo Water Sinm 1937 From: Chris Treese Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 6:17 PM To: Martha Moore Subject: RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 If you'll send me a flyer, I'll resend to WS legislators (and Jeni Arndt - I talked to her about it at CWC). Chris Treese 201 Centennial Street I I External Affairs Manager PO Box 1120 1 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 I c: 970.379-7634 ctreese@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District P~n9 Western Cclorodo Wam Sirico 1937 From: Martha Moore Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 5:50 PM To: edinfo Subject: FW: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 Hey team! Let's all review the details of the spreadsheet so we (at least appear) to already be on the same page/team. : ) Jim - up to you if you want to bring copies of the agenda or the flyer- (thinking it's not necessary- I AM bringing copies of the spreadsheet for all as it provides an organized way to review expectations/duties) Here's to lining up the ducks. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I c: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District From: Martha Moore Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 5:45 PM To: All District Staff Subject: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 Dear Staffer: It's that time of year- all hands on deck for prep and execution of our seminar! This year marks our (nearly consecutive) 17th seminar. We will be reviewing the attached spreadsheet during our seminar planning meeting scheduled for tomorrow from 2:002:30, large conference room. Your preview of said doc will potentially assist in the likelihood of us getting through all the spreadsheet details within our allotted 30 min. I will bring printed copies for your scribbling pleasure. Also attached is a short video to get you pumped up. AGENDA August 29, 2018 2 Lorra Nichols Martha Moore Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:03 AM Jim Pokrandt RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 From: Sent: To: Subject: Great! With the hashtag? #CRDseminar Martha Moore I 7 :) Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District From: Jim Pokrandt Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 8:56 AM To: Martha Moore Subject: RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 He is working on it. Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District Profuding Weskim ~lorodo Waror Sinro 1937 From: Martha Moore Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 8:45 AM To: Jim Pokrandt Cc: Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler Subject: RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 Jim - will we be asking Art for an updated flyer that includes Bernhardt? Perhaps we could include: #CRDseminar Naturally it would be very helpful if we received it in its native, editable format rather than a .pdf. Thanks. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 1 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 I mmoore@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org · Colorado River District P~ngWiWi!m Coiamdo Wat« Since 1937 From: Chris Treese Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 6:17 PM To: Martha Moore Subject: RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 If you'll send me a flyer, I'll resend to WS legislators (and Jeni Arndt - I talked to her about it at CWC). Chris Treese I External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 I C: 970.379-7634 I ctreese@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District From: Martha Moore Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 5:50 PM To: edinfo Subject: FW: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 Hey team! Let's all review the details of the spreadsheet so we (at least appear) to already be on the same page/team. : ) Jim - up to you if you want to bring copies of the agenda or the flyer - (thinking it's not necessary- I AM bringing copies of the spreadsheet for all as it provides an organized way to review expectations/duties) Here's to lining up the ducks. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org mmoore@crwcd.org Colorado River Distr'ict , P~ng Wmh!m Colamdo Water: Sin.m 1931 From: Martha Moore Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 5:45 PM To: All District Staff Subject: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 Dear Staffer: 2 Lorra Nichols From: Sent To: Subject: Jim Pokrandt Wednesday, August 29, 2018 11 :22 AM Martha Moore RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 Si. Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District From: Martha Moore Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 9:03 AM To: Jim Pokrandt Subject: RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 Great! With the hashtag? #CRDseminar Martha Moore I ? :) Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org .·Colorado River District P~ng Wmtam Colamdo W Subject: RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 He is working on it. Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www .ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District f'rok!ding ·~ C.olorntk. Water Si11 Cc: Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler Subject: RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 Jim -will we be asking Art for an updated flyer that includes Bernhardt? Perhaps we could include: #CRDseminar Naturally it would be very helpful if we received it in its native, editable format rather than a .pdf. Thanks. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 I mmoore@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org ··Colorado River Distr·ict From: Chris Treese Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 6:17 PM To: Martha Moore Subject: RE: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 If you'll send me a flyer, I'll resend to WS legislators (and Jeni Arndt - I talked to her about it at CWC). Chris Treese I External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 I C: 970.379-7634 ctreese@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org · Colorodo River District .. Prohiding W!!$klm Colt!Rlido Wok!f" Sinw 1937 From: Martha Moore Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 5:50 PM To: edinfo Subject: FW: Seminar planning meeting, Wed., Aug. 29, 2:00-2:30 Hey team! Let's all review the details of the spreadsheet so we (at least appear) to already be on the same page/team. : ) \ Jim - up to you if you want to bring copies of the agenda or the flyer- (thinking it's not necessary- I AM bringing copies of the spreadsheet for all as it provides an organized way to review expectations/duties) Here's to lining up the ducks. 2 Lorra Nichols From: Sent: To: Subject: Matthew Dermody Wednesday, August 29, 2018 5:48 PM Chris Treese Re: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip Chris, David will be in the office tomorrow, and I will ask him about this and let you know. It shouldn't be a problem but I just want to check with him first. Thanks, Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 On Aug 29, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Chris Treese wrote: Matt, any problems if we give David (&our seminar) some advance marketing with an announcement that he is our keynote? Chris Treese External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 C: 970.379.7634 ctreese@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Sent from my iPhone 1 lorra Nichols Martha Moore Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:20 PM Jim Pokrandt; Chris Treese; Zane Kessler RE: draft seminar press release press release seminar 2018 MM edits.docx From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Couple of edits on the attached. Also, do you want to add your contact info? Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District Protecting Western Colorado Water Since 1937 From: Jim Pokrandt Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:09 PM To: Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler ; Martha Moore Subject: draft seminar press release Please give this a look so that we can get out pronto, and on to the website. thanks. Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District Prole(ting Western Colon:ido Water Since 1937 1 Lorra Nichols Zane Kessler Wednesday, August 29, 2018 2:31 PM Martha Moore; Jim Pokrandt; Chris Treese RE: draft seminar press release 08.30.18 Bernhardt to Keynote Annual Water Seminar.docx From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Thanks Jim. Good stuff. Formatted draft attached for review. Chris, let me know what you think, or if I missed anything. A couple of additional points below: All -- this serves as a good reminder that, going forward, we should try to draft all press communications (releases, advisories, etc) using this template. It's my hope that drafting in standard provides template should cut down on editing/formatting/distribution time. • The standard press template is saved in my F: Drive Template) • -7 Press Folder (F:\Zane\Press\Releases\Press Release Martha, can you please format a copy of this for mailchimp distribution (master list contacts) and send a draft around for review before it goes out? Thanks. ZK Zane Kessler I Communications Director The Colorado River District 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 240 IC: 970.989.4156 From: Martha Moore Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:20 PM To: Jim Pokrandt ; Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler Subject: RE: draft seminar press release Couple of edits on the attached. Also, do you want to add your contact info? Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District 1 From: Jim Pokrandt Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:09 PM To: Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler ; Martha Moore Subject: draft seminar press release Please give this a look so that we can get out pronto, and on to the website. thanks. Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org ··Colorado River District 2 Lorra Nichols Chris Treese Wednesday, August 29, 2018 3:05 PM Zane Kessler Martha Moore; Jim Pokrandt Re: draft seminar press release From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: annual Water Seminar (lower case a) Department of the Interior (add the) Chris Treese External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 C: 970.379.7634 ctreese@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2018, at 2:31 PM, Zane Kessler wrote: Thanks Jim. Good stuff. Formatted draft attached for review. Chris, let me know what you think, or if I missed anything. A couple of additional points below: • All -- this serves as a good reminder that, going forward, we should try to draft all press communications (releases, advisories, etc) using this template. It's my hope that drafting in standard provides template should cut down on editing/formatting/distribution time. The standard press template is saved in my F: Drive (F:\Zane\Press\Releases\Press Release Template) • -7 Press Folder Martha, can you please format a copy ofthis for mailchimp distribution (master list contacts) and send a draft around for review before it goes out? Thanks. ZK Zane Kessler I Communications Director The Colorado River District 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 240 IC: 970.989.4156 1 From: Martha Moore Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:20 PM To: Jim Pokrandt ; Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler Subject: RE: draft seminar press release Couple of edits on the attached. Also, do you want to add your contact info? Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org From: Jim Pokrandt Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:09 PM To: Chris Treese ; Zane Kessler ; Martha Moore Subject: draft seminar press release Please give this a look so that we can get out pronto, and on to the website. thanks. Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.CoioradoRiverDistrict.org <08.30.18 Bernhardt to Keynote Annual Water Seminar.docx> 2 Lorra Nichols Jim Pokrandt Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:20 AM Tom Alvey (mcf@wic.net) RE: annual seminar intro From: Sent: To: Subject: Tom, we have Marti doing the greeting for the Seminar. So no sweat on your part, except for your day job! Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jp~krandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org ColoradoRiver District From: Jim Pokrandt Sent: Monday, August 27, 2018 5:04 PM To: Tom Alvey (mcf@wic.net) Subject: annual seminar intro Hi Tom, just reminding you that in the perfect world, you would handle a two-minute board president greeting at the annual seminar. By the way, looks like we scored David Bernhardt, deputy secretary of the interior, as our top speaker. Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District 1 Lorra Nichols From: Chris Treese Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:04 AM edinfo FW: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip Sent: To: Subject: On hold. Chris Treese I External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 I c: 970.379-7634 ctreese@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District From: Dermody, Matthew [mailto:matthew_dermody@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 7:15 AM To: Chris Treese Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip Chris, I spoke with David this morning and he said that until we should hold off on this until after we get official approval from our Ethics Office. This is standard procedure to help protect David. Gareth or I will follow up with you as soon as we get word from Ethics. Thanks, Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act. On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 7:48 PM, Matthew Dermody wrote: Chris, David will be in the office tomorrow, and I will ask him about this and let you know. It shouldn't be a problem but I just want to check with him first. Thanks, 1 Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 On Aug 29, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Chris Treese wrote: Matt, any problems if we give David (&our seminar) some advance marketing with an announcement that he is our keynote? Chris Treese External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 C: 970.379.7634 ctreese@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Sent from my iPhone 2 Lorra Nichols Jim Pokrandt Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:28 AM Zane Kessler FW: 08-30-18 Daily Water & Environmental News 08-24-18 Daily Camera - Notice of intent to sue over expansion of Boulder County's Gross Reservoir.pdf; 08-28-18 The Standard - Lake Mead - elevation expected to drop 20 feet in next two years.pdf; 08-29-18 Government Technology - Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than Technical.pdf; 08-30-18 The Daily Sentinel - Interior official to speak at local water forum.pdf From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Oh oh, Dennis picked up the Bernhardt angle from our webinar. Also, my Snowmass Town Councilman friend got all of the publicity for the webinar and watched it with interest, he told me last night. Great work, Zane. Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District Pr'OtedingWes!Nn Cofomdo Watm Since· 1931 From: Meredith Spyker Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:53 AM To: Aaron Derwingson ; Albert Warner Dewey (wdewey@centurytel.net) ; Alden Vanden Brink (aldenvb@yahoo.com) ; Alesha Frederick ; Andy Mueller ; April Montgomery ; BBA Technical Staff ; Bill Trampe (tramperanches@pcrs.net) ; Charlie Stanzione ; Dave Kanzer ; Dave Merritt (DavidHMerritt@aol.com) ; David Hayes ; David Mau ; Denise Hussain ; Denise Pastin (d_rue_pastin@hotmail.com) ; Doug Kemper ; Doug Monger (dmonger@co.routt.co.us) ; Eric Kuhn ; Geoff Blakeslee ; Jessie Shaffer ; Jim Pokrandt ; John Currier ; John Ely (john.ely@pitkincounty.com) ; John Justman ; John Sanderson ; Jon Stavney (jstavney@nwccog.org) ; Julia Keedy ; Kathy ChandlerHenry ; Kelly Snodgrass (klsnodgrass@Yahoo.com) ; Ken Leib (kjleib@usgs.gov) ; Marc Catlin - Board of Directors (mwcatlin.catlin@gmail.com) ; Martha Moore ; Marti Whitmore ; mdritschard@gmail.com; Melinda Sherman ; Meredith Spyker ; Peter Fleming ; Rebie Hazard (rebiehazard@gmail.com) ; Ronni Sperling ; Stan Whinnery (district3@hinsdalecountycolorado.us) ; Taylor Hawes (thawes@tnc.org) ; Thomas Long (tlong@colorado.net) ; Thomas Sharp ; Tom Alvey (mcf@wic.net) ; Tom Gray (trgray7@gmail.com) ; Zane Kessler Subject: 08-30-18 Daily Water & Environmental News 1 This Digital News Service is provided to you by your friends at: Colorado River District 08-24-18 Daily Camera - Notice of intent to sue over expansion of Boulder County's Gross Reservoir. 08-28-18 The Standard - Lake Mead - elevation expected to drop 20 feet in next two years. 08-29-18 Government Technology- Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than Technical. 08-30-18 The Daily Sentinel - Interior official to speak at local water forum. 2 A: Main Page 1of3 Interior official to speak at local water forum WATER: Inflows at Powell 36 percent of average By DENNIS WEBB Dennis.Webb(a~gj sentinel.com Deputy Interior Secretary David Bernhardt will be providing the keynote address in Grand Junction on Sept. 14 at the Colorado River District's annual water seminar, which will focus on the risks further drought would pose to the West Slope and Colorado and the contingency planning being done in response. Bernhardt, a Rifle native, is the number- two person at the Department of Interior. That department oversees the Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management and other agencies of importance to western Colorado and the Colorado River, district external affairs manager Chris Treese said Wednesday in a CHRISTOPHER TOMLINSON/ The Daily district webinar on water issues. Sentinel The Colorado River runs through the Grand Valley east of 32 Road in a photo from "We're very excited about David's participation," April 2014. Deputy Interior Secretary David Treese said. " ... I look forward to having David Bernhardt will be providing the keynote address out here to directly address many of the questions in Grand Junction on Sept. 14 at the Colorado that we all have regarding policy priorities and River District's annual water seminar. The event directions from this administration." The Sept. 14 comes amid growing concern about the impacts forum will be held at Two Rivers Convention of drought and climate change on water levels in Center. Early registration, which costs $30 Lake Powell and Lake Mead, which are essential including lunch, ends at 5 p.m. Sept. 11, and the to meeting waterdelivery and compact obligations cost to register at the door is $35. To register, in states within the Colorado River Basin. visit coloradoriverdistrict. org. Amy Haas, the new executive director of the Upper Colorado River Commission, has been invited to speak. Among scheduled speakers are John Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority; Andy Mueller, general manager of the Colorado River District; and river-issues expert and former Colorado River District General Manager Eric Kuhn. DAVID BERNHARDT The event comes amid growing concern about the impacts of drought and climate change on water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead, which are essential to meeting water-delivery and compact http://grandjunctiondailysentinel.co.newsmemory.com/ee/_ nmum/_default_bb_include_inf... 8/30/2018 A: Main obligations in states within the Colorado River Basin. Page 2of3 Interior official to speak at local water forum Last week, the Bureau of Reclamation said model WATER: Inflows at Powell 36 percent of projections show a growing risk of declining reservoir elevations over the next five years, and average a 57 percent likelihood of a shortage in the Lower Basin in 2020, an increase from 52 percent in an April forecast. > Continued from Page One Lake Mead is near a level that would trigger mandaSee WATER, page 5A > tory cuts to Lower Basin water deliveries for the first time ever. The Bureau of Reclamation has said the reservoir will operate in normal conditions through next year, and operations for 2020 will be detennined a year from now. It said in a news release that spring and summer inflow to Lake Powell were at only 36 percent of average this year, making it one of the driest years in the past 19 years, "which is the driest 19year period in recorded history and one of the driest in the past 1,200 years." Entities in both the Lower and Upper Basins have been working on drought contingency plans aimed at heading off the consequences should the two reservoirs fall too low. The Colorado River District is focused on possible measures to keep Powell from dropping to a point that Upper Basin states would be unable to meet their compact obligations to the Lower Basin, resulting in a compact call curtailing use by those with Upper Basin water rights subsequent to the compact. Mueller said during Wednesday's webinar said that in such a situation, what water managers such as those serving cities "would reasonably do is go out and find precompact water to buy and be ready for use for augmentation." The concern for the river district is that they would target Westem Slope, pre-compact agricultural water, drying up farm and ranchlands and hurting the region's economy. Contingency measures it has been exploring range from changes in how big reservoirs http://grandjunctiondailysentinel.co.newsmemory.comJee/_ nmum/_default_bb_include_inf... 8/30/2018 A: Main Page 3 of 3 upstream of Powell are operated to protect water levels in Powell, to the role the continued use of cloud seeding to boost precipitation can play, to the use of voluntary, compensated demand management such as temporary fallowing of fields. The district is adamant that the latter approach wouldn't result in taking West Slope land out of in-igation permanently, and that conserved water would be allocated to protect levels in Powell rather than simply being grabbed up by Lower Basin states. Thursday, 08/30/2018 Pag.AOl As Colorado grows, the district also sees a need to address things such as taking water demands into consideration in land-use decisions and incentivizing or requiring low-wateruse landscaping, as opposed to the continuation of practices such as planting more Kentucky bluegrass lawns. "We need to find ways to grow that don't include additional water use and we think there are lots of ways to do that," said Mueller, adding that such efforts will require creativity and cooperation. Last week, the Bureau of Reclamation said model projections show a growing risk of declining reservoir elevations over the next five years. Copyright© 2018 Grand Junction Media, Inc • Visitor Agreement• Privacv Po.!icv • 8/30/2018 http://grandjunctiondailysentinel.co.newsmemory.com/ee/_ nmum/_default_bb_include_inf... 8/30/2018 Lorra Nichols Chris Treese Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:04 AM edinfo FW: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip From: Sent: To: Subject: On hold. Chris Treese I External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 I C: 970.379-7634 ctreese@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District From: Dermody, Matthew [mailto:matthew_dermody@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 7:15 AM To: Chris Treese Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip Chris, I spoke with David this morning and he said that until we should hold off on this until after we get official approval from our Ethics Office. This is standard procedure to help protect David. Gareth or I will follow up with you as soon as we get word from Ethics. Thanks, Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act. On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 7:48 PM, Matthew Dermody wrote: Chris, David will be in the office tomorrow, and I will ask him about this and let you know. It shouldn't be a problem but I just want to check with him first. Thanks, 1 Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 On Aug 29, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Chris Treese wrote: Matt, any problems if we give David (&our seminar) some advance marketing with an announcement that he is our keynote? Chris Treese External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 C: 970.379.7634 ctreese@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Sent from my iPhone 2 Lorra Nichols From: Chris Treese Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:04 AM edinfo FW: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip Sent: To: Subject: On hold. Chris Treese I External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 I C: 970.379-7634 ctreese@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River Di.strict From: Dermody, Matthew [mailto:matthew_dermody@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 7:15 AM To: Chris Treese Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip Chris, I spoke with David this morning and he said that until we should hold off on this until after we get official approval from our Ethics Office. This is standard procedure to help protect David. Gareth or I will follow up with you as soon as we get word from Ethics. Thanks, Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act. On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 7:48 PM, Matthew Dermody wrote: Chris, David will be in the office tomorrow, and I will ask him about this and let you know. It shouldn't be a problem but I just want to check with him first. Thanks, 1 Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 On Aug 29, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Chris Treese wrote: Matt, any problems if we give David (&our seminar) some advance marketing with an announcement that he is our keynote? Chris Treese External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 C: 970.379.7634 ctreese@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Sent from my iPhone 2 Lorra Nichols From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Chris Treese Thursday, August 30, 2018 11 :44 AM Jim Pokrandt Re: bernhardt image002.jpg; image003.png I don't think so. My sin, I'll deal with it if it becomes a problem. Chris Treese External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 C: 970.379.7634 ctreese@crwcd .o rg www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Sent from my iPhone >On Aug 30, 2018, at 10:45 AM, Jim Pokrandt wrote: > > Chris, Dennis Webb picked up the Bernhardt angle from our webinar. 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The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than Technical. > > > > 08-30-18 The Daily Sentinel - Interior official to speak at local water forum. > > > > 2 > <08-24-18 Daily Camera - Notice of intent to sue over expansion of > Boulder County's Gross Reservoir.pdf> > <08-28-18 The Standard - Lake Mead - elevation expected to drop 20 >feet in next two years.pdf> > <08-29-18 Government Technology- Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover >Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than > Technical.pdf> > <08-30-18 The Daily Sentinel - Interior official to speak at local >water forum.pdf> 3 Lorra Nichols Jim Pokrandt Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:45 AM Chris Treese bernhardt 08-24-18 Daily Camera - Notice of intent to sue over expansion of Boulder County's Gross Reservoir.pdf; 08-28-18 The Standard - Lake Mead - elevation expected to drop 20 feet in next two years.pdf; 08-29-18 Government Technology - Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than Technical.pdf; 08-30-18 The Daily Sentinel - Interior official to speak at local water forum.pdf From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Chris, Dennis Webb picked up the Bernhardt angle from our webinar. Damage control? Jim Pokrandt I Director of Community Affairs 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 236 I C: 970.319.1807 jpokrandt@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org ·. 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The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than Technical. 08-30-18 The Daily Sentinel - Interior official to speak at local water forum. 2 Notice of intent to sue over expansion of Boulder County's Gross Reservoir By Charlie Brennan Staff Writer POSTED: Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 - 1:56 p.m. A Stop Gross Dam Expansion sign is displayed Friday along Baseline Road in Boulder. A coalition of environmental groups has filed a notice of intent to sue to stop the expansion of the reservoir. (Paul Aiken I Staff Photographer ) A coalition of environmental groups has filed a notice of intent to sue to stop the expansion of Gross Reservoir, targeting a number of federal agencies as well as Denver Water for what the potential plaintiffs claim would be a violation of the Endangered Species Act. The 60-day notice, served late Thursday, names the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as Denver Water as potential defendants in a suit that, if it goes forward, would be filed at U.S. District Court in Denver. Plaintiffs in the legal action would include Save the Colorado; Waterkeeper Alliance; the Environmental Group, which represents homeowners in the Coal Creek Canyon area; Living Rivers; and the Sie1Ta Club. The 13-page letter of notice details how filling the enlarged dam in southwest Boulder County would require greater diversions of water from small headwater tributaries to the Colorado River in Grand County that contain the green lineage cutthroat trout, which is an imperiled species under the Endangered Species Act. "The result of operating this new project is that thousands of trout would be killed," a news release stated. The federal fish and wildlife service "failed to properly analyze the threat and ensure that the loss of these native species would not doom the population when combined with the host of other challenges facing the river and the fish including climate change." Adve1iisement Denver Water, which serves 1.4 million customers in the Denver metro area but, very few in Boulder County- hopes to raise Gross Dam by 131 feet to a height of 471 feet, and increase the capacity of the reservoir by 77,000 acre feet. It has been estimated that the construction would require the removal of as many as 650,000 trees from the present shoreline, although some estimates put the number significantly lower. 'One piece of our legal claims' The expansion has been permitted bv the U.S. Armv Corps ofEn2ineers, and awaits licensing by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for an amendment to Denver Water's existing hydroelectric license to the facility before construction can begin. A public comment period for that licensing ended April 9, and it is uncertain when the commission will rule on that application. Although it is the first official salvo to be fired in the looming legal battle, it is likely not to be the last. "The Endangered Species Act requires that you notify the agency, to give them the opportunity to fix the problem, and they have 60 days to respond before you can file a lawsuit," Save the Colorado Director Gary W ockner said. "This is one piece of our legal claims about why the project violates federal laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, as well as the Endangered Species Act," Wockner said. NEPA, as it's known, and the Clean Water Act, do not require a 60-day advance notice, he explained. "This is the beginning of our legal eff01i to stop the Gross Dam expansion in its tracks," W ockner added. As for the pending commission decision, he said, "We have put in comments, and also alleged that the Army Corps of Engineers violated the National Environmental Policy Act and Clean Water Act when they gave it a permit - however, this small piece has to be done first." Denver Water on Friday was still reviewing the notice, but issued a statement attributed to CEO/Manager Jim Lochhead. "The Gross Reservoir Expansion Project will make Colorado's rivers and environment better off in the future. Delaying this project actually delays environmental benefits, including 1,000 acre-feet of water for rivers and streams in Grand County and an environmental pool with 5,000 acre-feet of water for South Boulder Creek," the statement read. "Denver Water is providing more than $20 million, water management and action that will result in myriad stream health and habitat improvements. We're proud that this project will help us achieve our goals of providing a secure water supply for our customers in the most environmentally sustainable way possible." A spokesman for the fish and wildlife service in Denver declined to comment on pending litigation. Opposition by Boulder County Before conclusion of the public comment period on the commission licensing decision, Boulder County was among those making its feelings known. In so doing, Boulder Countv questioned whether the project was even needed, given that projected future service shortfalls on which Denver Water's plans were based have so far not panned out, and in Boulder County's opinion, may never do so. "Nonstructural strategies" for improving water security should be examined, County Attorney Ben Pearlman wrote, "so that (the commission) can make a more informed decision about whether Denver Water Actually needs new storage space in Gross Reservoir." The exact timing of a commission licensing decision is a mystery to those who are so anxious to know its ruling. "We don't know the timing," Wockner said Friday. "Everyone is waiting on (the commission)." Charlie Brennan: 303-473-1327, brennanc@dailvcamera.com or hvitter.com/chasbrennan Lake Mead: Elevation expected to drop 20 feet in next two years Lake Mead is near the level that would trigger mandatory cuts to Lower Basin water deliveries MOHAVE COUNTY - The Bureau ofReclamation has released updated five-year probability-based planning model projections for future Colorado River system conditions, which underscore the ongoing impact ofrecord dry conditions across the basin. With spring and summer inflow to Lake Powell at only 36 percent of average, this year is one of the driest years in the past 19 years, which is the driest 19-year period in recorded history and one of the driest in the past 1,200 years. These projections show increased risk of declining reservoir elevations over the next five years. Specifically, the projections include a 57 percent likelihood for Lower Basin shortage in 2020--an increase from 52 percent from the April results. Furthermore, recently published results from the August 2018 24-Month Study operational model showed that another dry year like 2018 could drop the elevation of Lake Mead by 20 feet or more by mid-2020. "These model projections further illustrnte the continuing trend of drought and increasing dry conditions in the Colorado River Basin:' said Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Bunnan. "There is a real sense of urgency across the basin to protect the river's supply in the face of increasing demand and ongoing drought-I applaud the actions of water managers in all seven states and look forward to completing a comprehensive, basin-wide drought contingency plan before the end of this year." These probability projections include considerable uncertainty as the long-term hydro logic assumptions used may not fully represent the possible future inflows that could occur. The Colorado River Simulation System plam1ing model used for these projections is an important long-te1m planning tool for water managers across the basin. Conversely, the 24-Month Study operational model-which was most recently released on August 15-produces a single projection of reservoir conditions based on current inflow forecasts and reservoir conditions. Projections from the August 24-Month Study were used to detennine annual operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead for 2019. While Lake Mead is near the level that would-for the first time-trigger mandatory cuts to Lower Basin water deliveries, it will continue to operate in nom1al conditions through calendar year 2019. Annual operations for 2020 will be deten11ined in August of2019. Written by Bureau of Reclamation Category: Front Page Published: 28 August 20 J 8 Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be M ... Page I of IO INFRAS~UCTURE (Ifs/infrastructure) Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than Technical Among the biggest obstacles are the long-running fights over the Colorado River and its water. BY ANTHONY F. ARRIGO, PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH I AUGUST 29, 2018 FLICKR/RENEE GRAYSON ("HTTPS://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/132295270@N07/43339815114/") Los Angeles is looking into whether it should spend an estimated US$3 billion on a massive, 20-mile underground pumped hydropower storage (https:/ /www.ferc.gov/industries/hydropower/gen-info/licensing/pump-storage.asp) http://\\rww.govtech.com/fs/infrastructure/Los-Angeles-Wants-to-Use-the-Hoover-Dam-as-... 8/30/2018 Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be M ... Page 2of10 system that would be connected to the iconic Hoover Dam (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hoover-Dam) on the Colorado River outside of Las Vegas. If it does get built, this system would essentially serve as a giant battery (https: / /www.constructionequipment.com/plan-boost-power-capacity-hoover-dam) to store power. Having written a book about the aggressive propaganda program behind the Hoover Dam's construction (http://www.unevadapress.com/books/?isbn=9780874179538) in the 1920s and 1930s, I can say that the technical and financial challenges of this plan are sure to pale in comparison to the legal and political roadblocks that will have to be overcome. Among the biggest obstacles are the long-running fights over the Colorado River and its water, and that the Colorado is a shrinking river (https://theconversation.com/climatechange-is-shrinking-the-colorado-river-76280) due to climate change and long-term drought. STORING POWER Los Angeles has two basic motives for this plan. First, the water level of Lake Mead (https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/index.htm), the nearly 250-square-mile reservoir that provides water to Arizona, California and Nevada, continues to drop due to long-term drought (https://~.doi.gov/water/owdi.cr.drought/en/). The lower water levels are reducing the power (https://www.eenews.net/stories/1060002129) that Hoover Dam's electrical turbines generate. Second, California has mandated statewide cuts in fossil-fuel use and increases in renewable energy (https://www.energy.ca.gov/ renewables/tracking_progress/ #renewable) production. Solar and wind energy seem ideal, but have one major drawback: wild fluctuations. When there's calm wind or no sunshine, there isn't enough power to keep the lights on. When it's sunny and windy, there can actually be too much power (https://qz.com/1224296/california-is-taking-a-cooling-off-period-after-generating-too- http://www.govtech.com/fs/infrastructure/Los-Angeles-Wants-to-Use-the-Hoover-Dam-as-... 8/30/2018 Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be M ... Page 3of10 much-energy-from-the-sun/) for the grid to function smoothly. Even in tandem, they are not reliable enough for utily-scale electricity, without some way to store excess energy (https:/ /theconversation.com/how-energy-storage-is-starting-to-rewire-the-electricityindustry-93259). The proposed plan (https://www.utilitydive.com/news/los-angeles-considers-3bpumped-storage-project-at-hoover-dam/528699/) would use wind and solar power to pump water from below Hoover Dam back upstream, depositing water into Lake Mead to be released again at a future time. The idea is to use the stored water to both offset renewable energy fluctuations, and supplement the grid during peak electrical demand. It would do this by pumping water when electricity generated from solar or wind power is cheap and abundant, and releasing water through Hoover Dam when demand for power is high or renewable sources aren't generating much energy - essentially turning Lake Mead into a giant battery (https://energynews.us/digests/how-hoover-dam-couldbecome-a-giant-battery-for-the-grid/). Pumped-Storage Plant Diagram of the TVA pumped storage facility at Raccoon Mountain Pumped-Storage Plant. Tennessee Valley Authority http://www.govtech.com/fs/infrastructure/Los-Angeles-Wants-to-Use-the-Hoover-Dam-as-... 8/30/2018 Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be M... Page 4 of 10 The concept of using pumped hydropower (https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/historyhydropower) to store energy is not new. The earliest examples date to the late 1800s in Europe, and the early 1900s in the U.S. Many countries including Spain (http:/ /www.waterpowermagazine.com/features/featurepumped-storage-in-spain/), Norway (https: / /www.greentechmedia.com/ articles/ read/why-norway-cant-becomeeuropes-battery-pack#gs.= _aaWUw), Switzerland (https://www.ge.com/reports/howthe-swiss-turned-an-alpine-peak-into-a-battery-the-size-of-a-nuclear-plant/) and the U.S. already use large pumped hydro storage systems. The world's biggest (https: / /thinkprogress.org/the-inside-story-of-the-worlds-biggest-battery-and-thefuture-of-renewable-energy-8984e81283c/) is located along the West Virginia-Virginia border. One key difference here is that this proposed project would use wind and solar electricity to pump the water. Another is the Hoover Dam's complicated history. The biggest hurdle, I predict, would be negotiating a new use for the Colorado River's water at a time when the region is growing more parched. THE COLORADO RIVER The Colorado flows from tributaries in Wyoming, Colorado and Utah down through Nevada and Arizona into Mexico. http://www.govtech.com/fs/infrastructure/Los-Angeles-Wants-to-Use-the-Hoover-Dam-as-... 8/30/2018 Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be M ... Page 5of10 Colorado River Basin. Bureau of Reclamation http://www.govtech.com/fs/infrastructure/Los-Angeles-Wants-to-Use-the-Hoover-Dam-as-... 8/30/2018 Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be M ... Page 6of10 The river is regulated by a document called the Colorado River Compact (https://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g1000/lawofrvr.html), an agreement forged among seven Western and Southwestern states in 1922 that dictates how much of the river's water each state may use. The compact has helped to constrain what likely would have been endless litigation over the water. This pact took years to negotiate (https://wrrc.arizona.edu/publications/arroyonewsletter/ sharing-colorado-river-water-history-public-policy-and-colorado-river), with many failed attempts along the way. Arizona took 44 years to officially ratify the agreement, and it has repeatedly sued its neighbors over the river, with some cases ending up at the Supreme Court (https:/ / supreme.justia.com/ cases/federal/us/ 283/ 423/). In fact, Arizona nearly declared war (https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/november10-1934-arizona-declares-war-against-california-parker-dam) against California in 1934 when its governor sent the Arizona National Guard to the border to "defend" against encroaching Bureau of Reclamation engineers scouting locations for Parker Dam (https://www.nps.gov/ articles/ california-parker-dam.htm), 155 miles downstream from Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. Despite the compact, litigation over access to Colorado River water continues to this day. This endless conflict is why historian Philip L. Fradkin (https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520205642/a-river-no-more) calls the Colorado "the most used, most dramatic, and the most litigated and politicized river in this country, if not the world." To make matters worse, Western states have long been wary of the motives of Los Angeles and California when it comes to water. Consequently, the current proposal, which calls for the Los Angeles Department of Power and Water to be put in charge of a massive new hydropower project in Nevada, would likely be met with a large dose of skepticism. MORE CONSIDERATIONS Proponents of the Hoover Dam battery concept say it would be an environmentally friendly way to generate more electricity without using fossil fuels. Yet there are more considerations here, too. http://www.govtech.com/fs/infrastructure/Los-Angeles-Wants-to-Use-the-Hoover-Dam-as-... 8/30/2018 Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be M ... Page 7of10 First, the project calls for nearly 20 miles of new underground pipes to run from below the dam back into Lake Mead. The water that it takes to fill those pipes along with the water that is circulated in perpetuity will take some coveted Colorado River water permanently out of the downstream flow. Second, the time hardly seems right. The Colorado is in decline (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/may/17/lake-powell-droughtcolorado-river). With climate scientists predicting (https://www.wateronline.com/ doc/long-term-colorado-river-forecasts-highlight-needfor-action-0001) that the volume of water in the Colorado River will continue to decrease (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/05/25/the-disappearing-river), states that rely on the river are bracing (https: / /www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/us-urges-colorado-river-droughtplanning/ article_e61f4bbc-5413-11e8-9c7c-10604b9f6eda.html) for potentially drastic cuts to water supplies. 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Bernhardt, a Rifle native, is the number- two person at the Department oflnterior. That department oversees the Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management and other agencies of importance to western Colorado and the Colorado River, district external affairs manager Chris Treese said Wednesday in a CHRISTOPHER TOMLINSON/ The Daily district webinar on water issues. Sentinel The Colorado River runs through the Grand Valley east of 32 Road in a photo from "We're very excited about David's participation," April 2014. Deputy Interior Secretary David Treese said. " ... I look forward to having David Bernhardt will be providing the keynote address out here to directly address many of the questions in Grand Junction on Sept. 14 at the Colorado that we all have regarding policy priorities and River District's annual water seminar. The event directions from this administration." The Sept. 14 comes amid growing concern about the impacts forum will be held at Two Rivers Convention of drought and climate change on water levels in Center. Early registration, which costs $30 Lake Powell and Lake Mead, which are essential including lunch, ends at 5 p.m. Sept. 11, and the to meeting waterdelivery and compact obligations cost to register at the door is $35. To register, in states within the Colorado River Basin. visit coloradoriverdistrict. org. Amy Haas, the new executive director of the Upper Colorado River Commission, has been invited to speak. Among scheduled speakers are John Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority; Andy Mueller, general manager of the Colorado River District; and river-issues expert and former Colorado River District General Manager Eric Kuhn. DAVID BERNHARDT The event comes amid growing concern about the impacts of drought and climate change on water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead, which are essential to meeting water-delivery and compact http://grandjunctiondailysentinel.co.newsmemory.com/ee/_ nmum/_default_bb_include_inf... 8/30/2018 Page 2of3 A: Main obligations in states within the Colorado River Basin. Interior official to speak at local water forum Last week, the Bureau of Reclamation said model projections show a growing risk of declining WATER: Inflows at Powell 36 percent of reservoir elevations over the next five years, and average a 57 percent likelihood of a shortage in the Lower Basin in 2020, an increase from 52 percent in an ~ Continued from Page One April forecast. Lake Mead is near a level that would trigger mandaSee WATER, page SA ~ tory cuts to Lower Basin water deliveries for the first time ever. The Bureau of Reclamation has said the reservoir will operate in normal conditions through next year, and operations for 2020 will be determined a year from now. It said in a news release that spring and summer inflow to Lake Powell were at only 36 percent of average this year, making it one of the driest years in the past 19 years, "which is the driest 19year period in recorded history and one of the driest in the past 1,200 years." Entities in both the Lower and Upper Basins have been working on drought contingency plans aimed at heading off the consequences should the two reservoirs fall too low. The Colorado River District is focused on possible measures to keep Powell from dropping to a point that Upper Basin states would be unable to meet their compact obligations to the Lower Basin, resulting in a compact call curtailing use by those with Upper Basin water rights subsequent to the compact. Mueller said during Wednesday's webinar said that in such a situation, what water managers such as those serving cities "would reasonably do is go out and find precompact water to buy and be ready for use for augmentation." The concern for the river district is that they would target Western Slope, pre-compact agricultural water, drying up farm and ranchlands and hurting the region's economy. Contingency measures it has been exploring range from changes in how big reservoirs http://grandjunctiondailysentinel.co.newsmemory.com/ee/_ nmum/_default_bb_include_inf... 8/30/2018 A: Main Page 3 of 3 upstream of Powell are operated to protect water levels in Powell, to the role the continued use of cloud seeding to boost precipitation can play, to the use of voluntary, compensated demand management such as temporary fallowing of fields. The district is adamant that the latter approach wouldn't result in taking West Slope land out of irrigation permanently, and that conserved water would be allocated to protect levels in Powell rather than simply being grabbed up by Lower Basin states. Thursday, 08/30/2018 Pag.AOl As Colorado grows, the district also sees a need to address things such as taking water demands into consideration in land-use decisions and incentivizing or requiring low-wateruse landscaping, as opposed to the continuation of practices such as planting more Kentucky bluegrass lawns. "We need to find ways to grow that don't include additional water use and we think there are lots of ways to do that," said Mueller, adding that such efforts will require creativity and cooperation. Last week, the Bureau of Reclamation said model projections show a growing risk of declining reservoir elevations over the next five years. Copyright© 2018 Grand Junction Media, Inc • Visitor Agreement• Privacv Policv • 8/30/2018 http://grandjunctiondailysentinel.co.newsmemory .corn/ee/_ nmum/_default_bb_include_inf... 8/30/2018 Lorra Nichols Meredith Spyker Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:53 AM Aaron Derwingson; Albert Warner Dewey (wdewey@centurytel.net); Alden Vanden Brink ; Alesha Frederick; Andy Mueller; April Montgomery; BBA Technical Staff; Bill Trampe; Charlie Stanzione; Dave Kanzer; Dave Merritt; David Hayes; David Mau; Denise Hussain; Denise Pastin (d_rue_pastin@hotmail.com); Doug Kemper; Doug Monger; Eric Kuhn; Geoff Blakeslee; Jessie Shaffer; Jim Pokrandt; John Currier; John Ely; John Justman; John Sanderson; Jon Stavney Qstavney@nwccog.org); Julia Keedy Qulia.keedy@gmail.com); Kathy Chandler-Henry; Kelly Snodgrass (klsnodgrass@Yahoo.com); Ken Leib (kjleib@usgs.gov); Marc Catlin ; Martha Moore; Marti Whitmore; Mike Ritschard ; Melinda Sherman; Meredith Spyker; Peter Fleming; Rebie Hazard (rebiehazard@gmail.com); Ronni Sperling; Stan Whinnery; Taylor Hawes (thawes@tnc.org); Thomas Long (tlong@colorado.net); Thomas Sharp; Tom Alvey; Tom Gray; Zane Kessler 08-30-18 Daily Water & Environmental News 08-24-18 Daily Camera - Notice of intent to sue over expansion of Boulder County's Gross Reservoir.pdf; 08-28-18 The Standard - Lake Mead - elevation expected to drop 20 feet in next two years.pdf; 08-29-18 Government Technology - Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than Technical.pdf; 08-30-18 The Daily Sentinel - Interior official to speak at local water forum.pdf From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: This Digital News Service is provided to you by your friends at: ,Colorado River District Protecting Western Colorado Waier Since 1W 08-24-18 Daily Camera - Notice of intent to sue over expansion of Boulder County's Gross Reservoir. 08-28-18 The Standard - Lake Mead - elevation expected to drop 20 feet in next two years. 08-29-18 Government Technology- Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than Technical. 08-30-18 The Daily Sentinel - Interior official to speak at local water forum. 1 A: Main Page 1of3 Interior official to speak at local water forum WATER: Inflows at Powell 36 percent of average By DENNIS WEBB Dennis.W ebb@.gj sentinel .com Deputy Interior Secretary David Bernhardt will be providing the keynote address in Grand Junction on Sept. 14 at the Colorado River District's amrnal water seminar, which will focus on the risks further drought would pose to the West Slope and Colorado and the contingency planning being done in response. Bernhardt, a Rifle native, is the number- two person at the Department oflnterior. That department oversees the Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management and other agencies of importance to western Colorado and the Colorado River, district external affairs manager Chris Treese said Wednesday in a CHRISTOPHER TOMLINSON/ The Daily district webinar on water issues. Sentinel The Colorado River runs through the Grand Valley east of 32 Road in a photo from "We're very excited about David's participation," April 2014. Deputy Interior Secretary David Treese said. " ... I look forward to having David Bernhardt will be providing the keynote address out here to directly address many of the questions in Grand Junction on Sept. 14 at the Colorado that we all have regarding policy priorities and River District's annual water seminar. The event directions from this administration." The Sept. 14 comes amid growing concern about the impacts forum will be held at Two Rivers Convention of drought and climate change on water levels in Center. Early registration, which costs $30 Lake Powell and Lake Mead, which are essential including lunch, ends at 5 p.m. Sept. 11, and the to meeting waterdelivery and compact obligations cost to register at the door is $35. To register, in states within the Colorado River Basin. visit coloradoriverdistrict. org. Amy Haas, the new executive director of the Upper Colorado River Commission, has been invited to speak. Among scheduled speakers are John Entsminger, general manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority; Andy Mueller, general manager of the Colorado River District; and river-issues expert and former Colorado River District General Manager Eric Kuhn. DAVID BERNHARDT The event comes amid growing concern about the impacts of drought and climate change on water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead, which are essential to meeting water-delivery and compact http://grandjunctiondailysentinel.co.newsmemory.com/ee/_ nmum/_default_bb_include_inf... 8/30/2018 A: Main obligations in states within the Colorado River Basin. Page 2of3 Interior official to speak at local water forum Last week, the Bureau of Reclamation said model projections show a growing risk of declining WATER: Inflows at Powell 36 percent of reservoir elevations over the next five years, and average a 57 percent likelihood of a shortage in the Lower Basin in 2020, an increase from 52 percent in an April forecast. .,. Continued from Page One Lake Mead is near a level that would trigger mandaSee WATER, page SA ... tory cuts to Lower Basin water deliveries for the first time ever. The Bureau of Reclamation has said the reservoir will operate in normal conditions through next year, and operations for 2020 will be determined a year from now. It said in a news release that spring and summer inflow to Lake Powell were at only 36 percent of average this year, making it one of the driest years in the past 19 years, "which is the driest 19year period in recorded history and one of the driest in the past 1,200 years." Entities in both the Lower and Upper Basins have been working on drought contingency plans aimed at heading off the consequences should the two reservoirs fall too low. The Colorado River District is focused on possible measures to keep Powell from dropping to a point that Upper Basin states would be unable to meet their compact obligations to the Lower Basin, resulting in a compact call curtailing use by those with Upper Basin water rights subsequent to the compact. Mueller said during Wednesday's webinar said that in such a situation, what water managers such as those serving cities "would reasonably do is go out and find precompact water to buy and be ready for use for augmentation." The concern for the river district is that they would target Western Slope, pre-compact agricultural water, drying up fann and ranchlands and hurting the region's economy. Contingency measures it has been exploring range from changes in how big reservoirs http://grandjunctiondailysentinel.co.newsmemory.com/ee/_ nmum/_default_bb_include_inf... 8/30/2018 A: Main Page 3of3 upstream of Powell are operated to protect water levels in Powell, to the role the continued use of Thursday, 08/30/2018 cloud seeding to boost precipitation can play, to the use of voluntary, compensated demand management such as temporary fallowing of fields. The district is adamant that the latter approach wouldn't result in taking West Slope land out of irrigation permanently, and that conserved water would be allocated to protect levels in Powell rather than simply being grabbed up by Lower Basin states. Pag.AOl As Colorado grows, the district also sees a need to address things such as taking water demands into consideration in land-use decisions and incentivizing or requiring low-wateruse landscaping, as opposed to the continuation of practices such as planting more Kentucky bluegrass lawns. "We need to find ways to grow that don't include additional water use and we think there are lots of ways to do that," said Mueller, adding that such efforts will require creativity and cooperation. Last week, the Bureau of Reclamation said model projections show a growing risk of declining reservoir elevations over the next five years. Copyright© 2018 Grand Junction Medi~ Inc • Visitor Agreement• Privacv Policv • 8/30/2018 http://grandjunctiondailysentinel.co.newsmemory.com/ee/_ nmum/_default_bb_include_inf... 8/30/2018 Lorra Nichols Martha Moore Thursday, August 30, 2018 11:12 AM Dave Kanzer FW: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip From: Sent: To: Subject: FYI Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 I mmoore@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District From: Chris Treese Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:04 AM To: edinfo Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip On hold. Chris Treese I External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 I C: 970.379-7634 ctreese@crwcd.org .-•:, I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District From: Dermody, Matthew [mailto:matthew dermody@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 7:15 AM To: Chris Treese Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip Chris, I spoke with David this morning and he said that until we should hold off on this until after we get official approval from our Ethics Office. This is standard procedure to help protect David. Gareth or I will follow up with you as soon as we get word from Ethics. Thanks, Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary 1 U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act. On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 7:48 PM, Matthew Dermody wrote: Chris, David will be in the office tomorrow, and I will ask him about this and let you know. It shouldn't be a problem but I just want to check with him first. Thanks, Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 On Aug 29, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Chris Treese wrote: Matt, any problems if we give David (&our seminar) some advance marketing with an announcement that he is our keynote? Chris Treese External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 C: 970.379.7634 ctreese@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Sent from my iPhone 2 Lorra Nichols Martha Moore Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:25 AM msn37@aol.com (msn37@aol.com) FW: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate From: Sent: To: Subject: Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District From: Jim Pokrandt [mailto:jpokrandt=crwcd.org@mail138.sea22.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Jim Pokrandt Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:25 AM To: Martha Moore Subject: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate View in browser Registration form usi ess on the Col Annual water seminar focuses on drought planning & ongoing efforts to protect water users on both ends of the Colorado River Basin 1 Some of the toughest issues facing the over 40 million people that rely upon 'the hardest working river' in the world: the Colorado River will be discussed. Join the hundreds of others at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, beginning at 9:00 a.m. where all will participate in a premier water education event with recognized experts. Cost of the seminar, which includes lunch buffet, is $30 if pre-registered by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11; $35 at the door. 1° _______ I 10 -----·-------------- David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the Interior, is scheduled to keynote the Colorado River District's popular one-day Annual Water Seminar on September 14, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. Bernhardt grew up in Rifle, Colo. He comes to western Colorado as drought on the Colorado River and low levels at Lakes Powell and Mead have federal officials urging the Colorado River basin states put in place Drought Contingency Plans by the end of the year. In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado River water use. Bernhardt oversees Department of Interior (DOI) agencies that include the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving national BLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. The main program on focusing on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background issues that brought us to this point. - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, will present 2 the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydropower and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. - John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into increasing shortage triggers. Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of draining Lake Powell are real. Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's perspectives on Upper Basin drought planning. The day concludes with a panel discussion with the speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar Colorado River Water Conservation District PO Box 1120, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list 3 lorra Nichols Jim Pokrandt on behalf of Jim Pokrandt Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:40 AM Martha Moore [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate From: Sent: To: Subject: ~ \ $:; 0 "" " ~ SJ ), V " '7,,! %'~ ;:/"-' ~o ) =)°"' 0 ~ ~ /: " 0 "" " ;/': 2 ;: '<«;'.;:, /' "0 Oz~"";:;'. ~o;:t''\e°' ~ H ~> ~ 0 ;, " : "l?le~ ~! 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He comes to western Colorado as drought on the Colorado River and low levels at Lakes Powell and Mead have federal officials urging the Colorado River basin states put in place Drought Contingency Plans by the end of the year. In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado River water use. Bernhardt oversees Department of Interior (DOI) agencies that include the Bureau of .Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving national BLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. The main program on focusing on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background issues that brought us to this point. - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, will present the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydropower and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. - John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into increasing shortage triggers. Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of draining Lake Powell are real. Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's perspectives on Upper Basin drought planning. 2 The day concludes with a panel discussion with the speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar Cost is $30 if register by Tuesday, September 11th & includes lunch buffet; $35 at the door. "Risky Business on the Colorado River" 0 -----·------------·- Colorado River Water Conservation District PO Box 1120, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list 3 Lorra Nichols Chris Treese Thursday, August 30, 2018 8:04 AM edinfo FW: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip From: Sent: To: Subject: On hold. Chris Treese I External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 I C: 970.379-7634 ctreese@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org ·Colorado River District Pmteclng Wl!St&m Coiorttdo W~ Sinoo.1937 From: Dermody, Matthew [mailto:matthew_dermody@ios.doi.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 7:15 AM To: Chris Treese Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Bernhardt Colo trip Chris, I spoke with David this morning and he said that until we should hold off on this until after we get official approval from our Ethics Office. This is standard procedure to help protect David. Gareth or I will follow up with you as soon as we get word from Ethics. Thanks, Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 NOTE: Every email I send or receive is subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act. On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 7:48 PM, Matthew Dermody wrote: Chris, David will be in the office tomorrow, and I will ask him about this and let you know. It shouldn't be a problem but I just want to check with him first. Thanks, 1 Matthew Dermody Special Assistant Office of the Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St NW Washington, DC 20240 202-513-7778 On Aug 29, 2018, at 7 :20 PM, Chris Treese wrote: Matt, any problems if we give David (&our seminar) some advance marketing with an announcement that he is our keynote? Chris Treese External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 C: 970.379~7634 ctreese@crwcd.org www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Sent from my iPhone 2 Lorra Nichols From: Sent: To: Subject: Martha Moore Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:46 AM edinfo RE: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate Here's editable text format: Early Bird Deadline Tuesday, September 11 1h District Annual Seminar www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/annual-seminars/ Join the hundreds of others at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO on Friday, September 14th where all will participate in a premier water education event with recognized experts on the river basin that over 40 million people rely on for water. Water seminar focuses on drought planning & ongoing efforts to protect water users on both ends of the Colorado River Basin David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the Interior, is scheduled to keynote the Colorado River District's popular one-day Annual Water Seminar on September 14, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. Bernhardt grew up in Rifle, Colo. He comes to western Colorado as drought on the Colorado River and low levels at Lakes Powell and Mead have federal officials urging the Colorado River basin states put in place Drought Contingency Plans by the end of the year. In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado River water use. Bernhardt oversees Department of Interior (DOI) agencies that include the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving national BLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. The main program on focusing on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background issues that brought us to this point. - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, will present the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydropower and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. - John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into 1 increasing shortage triggers. Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of draining Lake Powell are real. Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's perspectives on Upper Basin drought planning. The day concludes with a panel discussion with the speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar Cost is $30 if register by Tuesday, September 11th & includes lunch buffet; $35 at the door. "Risky Business on the Colorado River" This seminar qualifies for Continuing Legal Education & Real Estate Continuing Education credits. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org · Colorado River District From: Jim Pokrandt [mailto:jpokrandt=crwcd.org@mail133.suwl4.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Jim Pokrandt Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:40 AM To: Martha Moore Subject: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate 0 -- • "'"' • " "~ " - « ~~ ;c '%:" "" "'"' """' " ""' ( ~ : ·Ji "lii:le~ Er~! ~lease· review.·mnanlfl ¥om!"~ •. wanaa !Rivers zrvtartna ? 0 "" " '" 0>~ "" "' ~ " - Moore: <;y '" "' ~ ""' "" -· '" c:.- - ~o.: - ~ » 0 "' " 0 ~ ~ ---- . :"' : "0 =<'t Registration form ;c View in browser 2 ~ 'C'S - "c '· ilio senif feetllilacR about this lest camflaign, repfYJ witn a: message above fliis bar. • • • • - • ' - • • •• - • -, • ;;~$~~~(!";['"'" 'S;::°':0 ~01""\R ~ R ~ °'~ "'~~~:CV"" °' ;c=:":~:!ii'"/;;~!' 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In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado River water use. 3 Bernhardt oversees Department of Interior (DOI) agencies that include the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving national SLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. The main program on focusing on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background issues that brought us to this point. - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, wilt present the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydropower and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. - John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into increasing shortage triggers. Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of draining Lake Powell are real. Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's perspectives on Upper Basin drought planning. The day concludes with a panel discussion with the speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar Cost September 11th & includes lunch if register by 4 "Risky Business on the Colorado River" 0 -------------------- Colorado River Water Conservation District PO Box 1120, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list 5 Lorra Nichols From: Sent: To: Subject: Chris Treese Thursday, August 30, 2018 2:14 PM Martha Moore; edinfo RE: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate See below Chris Treese I External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970. 945.8522, ext. 219 I c: 970.379-7634 ctreese@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org ·Colorado River District From: Martha Moore Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:46 AM To: edinfo Subject: RE: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate Here's editable text format: Early Bird Deadline Tuesday, September 11 1h District Annual Seminar www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/annual-seminars/ Join the hundreds of others at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO on Friday, September 14th where all will participate in a premier water education event with recognized experts on the river basin that over 40 million people rely on for water. Water seminar focuses on drought planning & ongoing efforts to protect water users on both ends of the Colorado River Basin David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the Interior, is scheduled to keynote the Colorado River District's popular one-day Annual Water Seminar on September 14, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. Bernhardt grew up in Rifle, Colo. He comesRETURNS to western Colorado AS THE RIVER DISTRICT'S KEYNOTE as drought on the Colorado River and low levels at Lakes Powell and Mead have federal officials urging the Colorado River basin states put in place Drought Contingency Plans by the end of the year. In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado 1 River water use. Bernhardt oversees Department of THE Interior (DOI) agencies that include INCLUDING the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the ARID West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving THE national BLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. (Why in our release?) The main program on focusing ANNUAL SEMINAR WILL FOCUS on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background issues CONDITIONS that brought us to this point. (Switch: I suggest raising our out-of-state speakers and lowering AM and REK) - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, will present the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydropower and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into increasing shortage triggers. Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of draining Lake Powell REACHING CRITICAL LEVELS are real. Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's perspectives on Upper Basin drought planning. The day concludes with a panel discussion with the DAY'S speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar Cost is $30 if register by Tuesday, September 11th & includes lunch buffet; $35 at the door. "Risky Business on the Colorado River" This seminar qualifies for Continuing Legal Education & Real Estate Continuing Education credits. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 2 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 Colorado River Di.strict From: Jim Pokrandt [mailto:jpokrandt=crwcd.org@mail133.suw14.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Jim Pokrandt Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:40 AM To: Martha Moore Subject: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate Registration form View in browser Join the hundreds of others at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO on Friday, September 14th where all will participate in a premier water education event with recognized experts on the river basin that over 40 million people rely on for water. 10 --·--·--------·----Water serainar focuses on drought planning ongoing protect \"tater users on 3 ends of the Colorado David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the Interior, is scheduled to keynote the Colorado River District's popular one-day Annual Water Seminar on September 14, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. Bernhardt grew up in Rifle, Colo. He comes to western Colorado as drought on the Colorado River and low levels at Lakes Powell and Mead have federal officials urging the Colorado River basin states put in place Drought Contingency Plans by the end of the year. In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado River water use. Bernhardt oversees Department of Interior (DOI) agencies that include the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving national BLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. The main program on focusing on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background issues that brought us to this point. - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, will present the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydropower and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. - John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into increasing shortage triggers. - Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of draining Lake Powell are real. Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's 4 perspectives on Upper Basin draught planning. The day concludes with a panel discussion with the speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar Cost is $30 if register by Tuesday, September 11th buffet; $35 includes lunch the door. "Risky Business on the Colorado River" 0 --·--·--------·----- Colorado River Water Conservation District PO Box 1120, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list 5 Lorra Nichols From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Martha Moore Thursday, August 30, 2018 3:57 PM Andy Mueller; Jim Pokrandt; Zane Kessler Chris Treese RE: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate Here is the revised text with edits from Chris and myself incorporated into a clean version if you (AM, JP or ZK) are interested in editing this draft mass-marketing email. Thought IF we don't receive a confirmation from Bernhardt by noon tomorrow I will replace the extensive blub about him move him to an (invited) status. One outstanding question from CT is do we need to include the note about BLM moving HQ to GJT. If he stays does BLM also? The layout version remains at the bottom of this email. Thanks, team! Early Bird Deadline Tuesday, September 11th District Annual Seminar www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/annual-seminars/ Join the hundreds of others at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO on Friday, September 14th where all will participate in a premier water education event with recognized experts on the river basin that over 40 million people rely on for water. Water seminar focuses on drought planning & ongoing efforts to protect water users on both ends of the Colorado River Basin David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the Interior, is scheduled to keynote the Colorado River District's popular one-day Annual Water Seminar on September 14, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. Bernhardt grew up in Rifle, Colo. He returns to western Colorado as the River District's Keynote as drought on the Colorado River and low levels at Lakes Powell and Mead have federal officials urging the Colorado River basin states put in place Drought Contingency Plans by the end of the year. In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado River water use. Bernhardt oversees the Department of Interior (DOI) agencies including the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the arid West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving the national BLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. The Annual Seminar will focus on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background conditions that brought us to this point. In addition to Mr. Bernhardt, the line-up includes: - John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into increasing shortage triggers. 1 Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's perspectives on Upper Basin drought planning. - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, will present the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydro power and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. - Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of Lake Powell reaching critical levels are real. Uwe H. Martin, photographer and producer, Bombay Flying Club, Germany The day concludes with a panel discussion with the day's speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar Cost is $30 if register by Tuesday, September 11th & includes lunch buffet; $35 at the door. "Risky Business on the Colorado River" This seminar qualifies for Continuing Legal Education & Real Estate Continuing Education credits. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado R ... iver District . ' ' ' - ' -- - From: Chris Treese Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 2:14 PM To: Martha Moore ; edinfo Subject: RE: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate See below Chris Treese I External Affairs Manager 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 219 I C: 970.379-7634 ctreese@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River District 2 From: Martha Moore Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:46 AM To: edinfo Subject: RE: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate Here's editable text format: Early Bird Deadline Tuesday, September 11th District Annual Seminar www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/annual-seminars/ Join the hundreds of others at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO on Friday, September 14th where all will participate in a premier water education event with recognized experts on the river basin that over 40 million people rely on for water. Water seminar focuses on drought planning & ongoing efforts to protect water users on both ends of the Colorado River Basin David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the Interior, is scheduled to keynote the Colorado River District's popular one-day Annual Water Seminar on September 14, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. Bernhardt grew up in Rifle, Colo. He comesRETURNS to western Colorado AS THE RIVER DISTRICT'S KEYNOTE as drought on the Colorado River and low levels at Lakes Powell and Mead have federal officials urging the Colorado River basin states put in place Drought Contingency Plans by the end of the year. In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado River water use. Bernhardt oversees Department of THE Interior (DOI) agencies that include INCLUDING the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the ARID West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving THE national BLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. (Why in our release?) The main program on focusing ANNUAL SEMINAR WILL FOCUS on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background issues CONDITIONS that brought us to this point. (Switch: I suggest raising our out-of-state speakers and lowering AM and REK) - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, will present the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydropower and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. - John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las 3 Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into increasing shortage triggers. Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of draining Lake Powell REACHING CRITICAL LEVELS are real. Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's perspectives on Upper Basin drought planning. The day concludes with a panel discussion with the DAY'S speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar Cost is $30 if register by Tuesday, September 11th & includes lunch buffet; $35 at the door. "Risky Business on the Colorado River" This seminar qualifies for Continuing Legal Education & Real Estate Continuing Education credits. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 mmoore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrkt.org Colorado River District From: Jim Pokrandt [mailto:jpokrandt=crwcd.org@mail133.suw14.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Jim Pokrandt Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:40 AM To: Martha Moore Subject: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate Registration form View in browser 4 Join the hundreds of others at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO on Friday, September 14th where all will participate in a premier water education event with recognized experts on the river basin that over 40 million people rely on for water. Water seminar focuses on drought planning ongoing efforts to protect users on ends Colorado River Basin David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the Interior, is scheduled to keynote the Colorado River District's popular one-day Annual Water Seminar on September 14, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. Bernhardt grew up in Rifle, Colo. He comes to western Colorado as drought on the Colorado River and low levels at Lakes Powell and Mead have federal officials urging the Colorado River basin states put in place Drought Contingency Plans by the end of the year. In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado River water use. 5 Bernhardt oversees Department of Interior (DOI) agencies that include the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving national BLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. The main program on focusing on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background issues that brought us to this point. - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, will present the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydropower and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. - John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into increasing shortage triggers. - Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of draining Lake Powell are real. Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's perspectives on Upper Basin drought planning. The day concludes with a panel discussion with the speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar is 11th & inc! if the door. 6 lunch "Risky Business on the Colorado River" 0 --·-----------·----- Colorado River Water Conservation District PO Box 1120, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list 7 Lorra Nichols From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Meredith Spyker Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:53 AM Aaron Derwingson; Albert Warner Dewey (wdewey@centurytel.net); Alden Vanden Brink (aldenvb@yahoo.com); Alesha Frederick; Andy Mueller; April Montgomery; BBA Technical Staff; Bill Trampe (tramperanches@pcrs.net); Charlie Stanzione; Dave Kanzer; Dave Merritt (DavidHMerritt@aol.com); David Hayes; David Mau; Denise Hussain; Denise Pastin (d_rue_pastin@hotmail.com); Doug Kemper; Doug Monger (dmonger@co.routt.co.us); Eric Kuhn; Geoff Blakeslee; Jessie Shaffer; Jim Pokrandt; John Currier; John Ely Qohn.ely@pitkincounty.com); John Justman; John Sanderson; Jon Stavney Ostavney@nwccog.org); Julia Keedy; Kathy Chandler-Henry; Kelly Snodgrass (klsnodgrass@Yahoo.com); Ken Leib (kjleib@usgs.gov); Marc Catlin - Board of Directors (mwcatlin.catlin@gmail.com); Martha Moore; Marti Whitmore; mdritschard@gmail.com; Melinda Sherman; Meredith Spyker; Peter Fleming; Rebie Hazard (rebiehazard@gmail.com); Ronni Sperling; Stan Whinnery (district3 @hinsdalecountycolorado.us); Taylor Hawes (thawes@tnc.org); Thomas Long (tlong@colorado.net); Thomas Sharp; Tom Alvey (mcf@wic.net); Tom Gray (trgray7 @gmail.com); Zane Kessler 08-30-18 Daily Water & Environmental News 08-24-18 Daily Camera - Notice of intent to sue over expansion of Boulder County's Gross Reservoir.pdf; 08-28-18 The Standard - Lake Mead - elevation expected tb drop 20 feet in next two years.pdf; 08-29-18 Government Technology - Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than Technical.pdf; 08-30-18 The Daily Sentinel - Interior official to speak at local water forum.pdf This Digital News Service is provided to you by your friends at: Colorado River District Protecting Western Colorado Water Since 1rr.rl 08-24-18 Daily Camera - Notice of intent to sue over expansion of Boulder County's Gross Reservoir. 08-28-18 The Standard - Lake Mead - elevation expected to drop 20 feet in next two years. 08-29-18 Government Technology- Los Angeles Wants to Use the Hoover Dam as a Giant Battery. The Hurdles Could Be More Historical than Technical. 08-30-18 The Daily Sentinel - Interior official to speak at local water forum. 1 Lorra Nichols From: Sent: To: Subject: Martha Moore Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:46 AM edinfo RE: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate Here's editable text format: Early Bird Deadline Tuesday, September 11 1h District Annual Seminar www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/annual-seminars/ Join the hundreds of others at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO on Friday, September 14th where all will participate in a premier water education event with recognized experts on the river basin that over 40 million people rely on for water. Water seminar focuses on drought planning & ongoing efforts to protect water users on both ends of the Colorado River Basin David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the Interior, is scheduled to keynote the Colorado River District's popular one-day Annual Water Seminar on September 14, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. Bernhardt grew up in Rifle, Colo. He comes to western Colorado as drought on the Colorado River and low levels at Lakes Powell and Mead have federal officials urging the Colorado River basin states put in place Drought Contingency Plans by the end of the year. In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado River water use. Bernhardt oversees Department of Interior (DOI) agencies that include the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving national BLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. The main program on focusing on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background issues that brought us to this point. - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, will present the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydropower and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into 1 increasing shortage triggers. Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of draining Lake Powell are real. Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's perspectives on Upper Basin drought planning. The day concludes with a panel discussion with the speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar Cost is $30 if register by Tuesday, September 11th & includes lunch buffet; $35 at the door. "Risky Business on the Colorado River" This seminar qualifies for Continuing Legal Education & Real Estate Continuing Education credits. Martha Moore I Public Affairs Specialist 201 Centennial Street I PO Box 1120 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 T: 970.945.8522, ext. 226 I C: 970.379-.1593 m~oore@crwcd.org I www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org Colorado River Distr'ict From: Jim Pokrandt [mailto:jpokrandt=crwcd.org@mail133.suw14.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of Jim Pokrandt Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:40 AM To: Martha Moore Subject: [Test] Fri., Sept. 14th Water Seminar, Grand Junction, CO - Register TODAY for reduced rate Registration form View in browser 2 Join the hundreds of others at Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction, CO on Friday, September 14th where all will participate in a premier water education event with recognized experts on the river basin that over 40 million people rely on for water. 10 --·--·-------·----Water seminar focuses on drought planning & ongoing efforts to protect water users on both ends of the Colorado River Basin David Bernhardt, Deputy Secretary of the Interior, is scheduled to keynote the Colorado River District's popular one-day Annual Water Seminar on September 14, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, at the Two Rivers Convention Center in Grand Junction. Bernhardt grew up in Rifle, Colo. He comes to western Colorado as drought on the Colorado River and low levels at Lakes Powell and Mead have federal officials urging the Colorado River basin states put in place Drought Contingency Plans by the end of the year. In both the Upper and Lower Basin states, this could mean reduced Colorado River water use. 3 Bernhardt oversees Department of Interior (DOI) agencies that include the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), both of which are big players in western Colorado and the West. Currently, the DOI is also looking at moving national BLM headquarters to somewhere in the West with the Grand Junction area in the running. The main program on focusing on negotiations surrounding Drought Contingency Planning in the upper and lower basin states and the background issues that brought us to this point. - Andy Mueller, General Manager of the Colorado River District, will present the District's and the Upper Basin's perspectives on plans to protect Lake Powell water levels to avoid loss of hydropower and the prospect of curtailed water use to comply with the Colorado River Compact of 1922. - John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority that covers the Las Vegas metro area, will talk about Lower Basin plans to protect Lake Mead from plunging into increasing shortage triggers. Eric Kuhn, retired General Manager of the Colorado River District and author, will reveal how the Colorado River Risk Study undertaken by the District, the Southwestern Water Conservation District and western Colorado Basin Roundtables shows that the risk of draining Lake Powell are real. Eric Millis, Utah's Water Resources Director, will address issues in Colorado's neighboring state, including the controversial St. George Pipeline and Utah's perspectives on Upper Basin drought planning. The day concludes with a panel discussion with the speakers where audience members can pose their questions about critical Colorado River issues. Detailed agenda is on line at www.ColoradoRiverDistrict.org/annual-seminars/ #CRDseminar is $30 if 11th Tuesday, at the door. buffet; 4 & lunch "Risky Business on the Colorado River" 0 --·--·--------··--·- Colorado River Water Conservation District PO Box 1120, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list I 5