Contact:
Nancy Dallett, Project Coordinator
December 12, 2001
Arizona Humanities Council
602.257.0335 ext. 23
ndallett@aol.com
MOVING WATERS: THE COLORADO
RIVER & THE WEST
FACT SHEET
What:
Moving Waters: The Colorado River & The West is a collaborative
project of the seven state humanities councils of the Colorado River basin.
The project will happen in 22 communities in Arizona, California, Colorado,
Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming, all which owe their existence --- directly
and indirectly --- to the Colorado River.
This multi-dimensional project
will explore three themes: the legal history that determines who controls
the water; the impact of people and economies on the rivershed; and the stories,
legends and lore of this critical water source.
When: December,
2001 - July, 2002
Where:
Arizona - Phoenix, Page, Parker
and Yuma
California - San Diego, Needles, and Imperial
Colorado - Denver, Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction
Nevada - Las Vegas, Boulder and Laughlin
New Mexico - Santa Fe, Farmington and Silver City
Utah - Salt Lake City, Moab and Vernal
Wyoming - Green River, Pinedale and Rock Springs
How:
Each project site will host a traveling exhibit, lectures by scholars and
river authorities, and a book discussion series over a three month period.
A six part radio documentary will air on local public radio stations.
Why: The
Colorado River, with its massive drainage system, is the lifeblood of the
American West. More than 25 million people depend on the river.
Many are unaware of the river’s existence, let alone its vital importance.
People who live in the watershed and service area need to understand how they
affect the river and how the river affects them.
To present the complete story,
Moving Waters will bring together local and regional experts and scholars
to offer a comprehensive and balanced perspective revealing the complexities
of the Colorado River.
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