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The Colorado Sun held a conversation surrounding the Arkansas River and the people who rely on, and care about the river. We’ll hear from residents who drink its water, to farmers and ranchers who use it to grow food and municipalities upstream working to provide for their communities.
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Colorado Sun Environment Reporter Michael Booth lead a panel conversation with the following speakers:
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- Dr. Mike Bartolo, Colorado State University Vegetable Crops Specialist (retired)
- Jack Goble, Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District
- Rick Kienitz, Aurora Water
- Rob Oquist, Otero County Commissioner
- Kim Gortz, Colorado Springs Utilities