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History of Water Development in the Grand Valley and the Timeless Role of Collaboration

Zebulon Miracle, a local historian, will walk us through the history of water development in the Grand Valley and how our way of life at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers came to be.

Zebulon Miracle, a local historian, will walk us through the history of water development in the Grand Valley and how our way of life at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers came to be. Through hard work, innovation, and the power of collaboration, this arid landscape was transformed into a bustling and agriculturally productive community. Looking ahead, Zebulon will explore how collaborative efforts in the past can help shape our efforts now and into the future with living in a time of water scarcity.

5:00 PM: Mingling and Welcome 5:15 PM: Presentation 6:15 PM: Q&A 6:30 PM: View the Living River Exhibit at the Tomlinson Library

Date & Time

August 12, 2026

5:00PM - 6:30PM

Location

CMU’s Center for Teaching and Learning at the Tomlinson Library - 1100 North Ave #3122, Grand Junction, CO, 81501 1100 North Ave #3122 Grand Junction 81501 CO US

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Event Website

970-254-1626

Free

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