Governor Lewis Presents WRRC with Water Calendar Stick at the WRRC 2015 Annual Conference

The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) 2015 annual conference, "Indigenous Perspectives on Sustainable Water Practices," was held on June 9-10, 2015 at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler, AZ. Hosted in partnership with the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC), the conference attracted 344 attendees from Arizona, the Southwest, and beyond. 

 

At the conference, GRIC Governor Stephen Roe Lewis presented the WRRC with a Calendar Stick depicting the history of the Arizona Water Settlements Act, Public Law 108-451. The 10th anniversary of this Act was recognized at the WRRC Conference luncheon. The celebration included dancers from the GRIC, and conference attendees were invited to join the dancers on stage for a song honoring water and motion. 

 

The WRRC would like to thank our very generous conference sponsors, the organizing committee, speakers, moderators, panelists, dancers, volunteers, students, staff, and everyone who attended for making our 2015 Annual Conference such a success.