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The Newsletter of the Colorado Riparian Association

Volume 19, Number 3, Winter 2008

 
Membership   Resources   Publications   the green line
  Editors' Call

ARTICLES

Wrap-up on our 2008 Conference

Not Wanted In Arizona

Chatfield Reservoir Environmental Impact Study

Riparian Notes

Willow Cuttings (continued from last issue)

FEATURES

Legal Developments

Message from the President

Research Summaries

BACK ISSUES

Volume 19, Number 2
Summer 2008


Volume 19, Number 1
Spring 2008


Volume 18, Number 3
Winter 2007/2008


Volume 18, Number 2
Summer/Fall 2007


Volume 18, Number 1
Spring 2007


Index of Back Issues

 

Message from the President

by Carolyn Browning

Spring time in the Rocky Mountains is on the horizon! A sense of renewal will be here before we know it, and I want to take a quick moment to remind everyone to embrace this wonderful season and all that it has to offer. Despite the discouraging daily news of struggles and challenges, let's try to focus on positive things and contribute to society in a passionate and caring fashion. The economic downturn is hard on everyone, and the entire world is feeling the repercussions. Although the current situation is less than ideal, there is a great sense of hope for the future. Human nature has an uncanny ability to adapt and overcome hardship, just like the rejuvenation of a riparian ecosystem following a major rainstorm event. The dark clouds will eventually clear, the sun will come out, the plants will bloom, and the green line will be green again!

Now that we've had a moment of inspiration, I'd like to express my gratitude for the dedicated longtime members as well as the new life blood of this organization. With our valued membership, CRA continues to focus on our mission to promote the conservation, restoration, and preservation of Colorado's riparian areas and wetlands. CRA was formed over 20 years ago by a small group of dreamers who believed that our riparian zones should not become sacrifice areas. We continue to uphold that dream by sharing knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to further the science related to Colorado's riparian ecosystems. We welcome your ideas and participation to help make 2009 one of the best years yet.

 

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