THE FUTURE OF SNOW + WATER IN A CHANGING CLIMATE
The 7th Annual Rio Chama Congreso is the San Juan- Chama Watershed Partnership’s capstone event. Each year we focus on a natural resource related theme that impacts the Rio Chama watershed. This year’s theme is snow & water in our changing climate. We strive to provide sound information on environmental issues including balanced perspectives on difficult problems. The event (and the Partnership) is open to everyone, including landowners, agency managers, nonprofit organizations, students, and residents.
MAIN EVENT
WHEN: April 29th from 9am - 5pm
WHERE: at Abiquiu Rural Events Center
Come learn about snow dependent natural resources in our basin.
There will be discussion on a variety of topics including:
Scientific initiatives studying snow and water yield in our basin
Agency plans and initiatives
Forestry and water management
Funding opportunities for local projects
FIELD TRIPS
WHEN: April 30th, times depending
WHERE:
Chama River below the Abiquiu Dam
Saturday 10am -12pm
Nathaniel Naranjo + Steve Harris discuss outlet works, fishery, play wave (kayak), boater friendly fencing
Forest Treatments in the Woodlands
Saturday 2pm-5pm
Mary Stuever discusses forest treatments in the woodlands at Whittaker Ranch
Women's Chainsaw Safety Fundamentals
Saturday 9am-4:30pm + Sunday 9am-4:30pm
Women Owning Woodlands of northern New Mexico is offering a two-day safety workshop to build proficiency for beginning women chainsaw users. We will cover:
-Personal protective equipment from head to toe;
-Parts of the saw, safety features, and saw maintenance;
-Methods for safely starting and handling a chainsaw;
-One-on-one instruction on limbing, bucking, and basic cutting techniques;
-Answers to your burning chainsaw questions!
Take advantage of this supportive learning space and connect with other women forest stewards!
Navajo Headwaters Snow Science Tour
Saturday 10am-3pm
Join us in a tour of the Navajo Headwaters to investigate various scientific initiatives in the region to help inform policy makers and land and water managers.
Please pre-register for individual events, spots are limited!