Conferences
GCI strives to hold annual conferences meant to update the public on current initiatives and studies. These are wonderful opportunities for members and non-members alike to witness stunning presentations by respected scientists and environmentalists.
See below for more information on upcoming conferences, as well as summaries of those held in the past:
Upcoming Conferences
Water Conference – Spring 2012
University of Utah Conference Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
Spring 2012
GCI’s 2012 Conference will feature presentations from leading water minds in the Colorado River Basin. Come enjoy this educational conference and learn what is being done now to combat the water crisis in the West, and restore a free-flowing river through Glen Canyon.
Past Conferences
Glen Canyon Institute’s 15th Anniversary Event
University of Utah Conference Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
November 3, 2010
GCI recently held a public event to commemorate 15 years as the leader in the movement to restore Glen Canyon. The conference featured presentations by Katie Lee, renowned singer, writer, and environmental activist; and Terry Tempest Williams, distinguished author, naturalist, and conservationist, who was presented with the prestigious David R. Brower Award for Outstanding Environmental Activism.
Click here to read more about the event, and to see images and video.
Water Conference – Fall 2008
University of Utah Conference Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
December 03, 2008
GCI’s Water Conference 2008 featured presentations by a number of respected scientists and conservationists including, Dave Wegner, Connie Woodhouse, Greg McCabe, Brad Udall and Robert Adler. Congressman George Miller was presented with the David R. Brower Award for Outstanding Environmental Activism.
Click here to read more about the event, and to see images and video.