Part 1- Safeguarding Our Streams: Balancing Mining and Water Quality

Overview: 
Join us for a two part series on Safeguarding Our Streams: Balancing Mining and Water Quality- an interactive program exploring how historical mining impacts our local water systems. The first part of the series will be with renowned geochemist Dr. Devin Castendyk as he reveals how abandoned mines leak heavy metals into surrounding streams, showcasing his pioneering use of drones and AI to track this pollution. For the second part of the series, attendees can experience a live, hands-on demonstration featuring advanced water-sampling technology and mineral contamination testing. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, a student, or a concerned citizen, you will leave with a clear understanding of watershed health and actionable steps to protect our backyard waterways.
*We HIGHLY recommend that you attend the presentation from Devin on Thursday, August 6 in order to get the most out of our field trip to the mines on Saturday, August 8. You will benefit more from attending both but this is not required.*
Details: 
Part 1- Thursday, August 6th @ 6:30PM, 1.5  hour duration: Join GARNA in the conversation with Devin as he talks about ‘what’s in our water’ and how mining around the Upper Arkansas affects exactly what enters our water. 
Part 2- Saturday, August 8th @ 8:00AM, 4 hour duration: Join GARNA as we head up to Leadville with Devin where he will give us real life examples of ‘what’s in our water’ around the old mining town and show us what minerals are making their way downstream. Full Details.
Location:

Valley View Nature Learning Center: 9051 Co Rd 140, Salida, CO 81201
People have the option to video call in if they would like. The link to live stream will be sent out to all registrants the week of the event. 

Registration is required to attend: garna.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F50300%27
Please sign a waiver attend for the field trip portion as well, thank you!