Glen Canyon Institute, Returning Rapids Project, and the Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah are hosting a symposium of science, art, and advocacy for rivers impacted by Glen Canyon Dam. At this critical juncture for the Colorado River, Rivers of Change provides a forum for our collaborators and partners to share work with each other, stakeholders, and the public.

The afternoon session (12:30 - 6:00 PM) is FREE to attend and will include a series of presentations from scientists, artists, and advocates on their current work. Topics span disciplines and geologic time, covering large-scale changes in ecosystem recovery to micro-scale sediment characterization. Others highlight intricate relationships with Glen Canyon and the surrounding area, asking what it means to approach this landscape with hope, curiosity, respect, and responsibility.

From 6:00-7:30 PM, food and refreshments will be served in the courtyard alongside a display of science posters, artwork, maps, and photographs.

Tickets are required for the evening (7:30-9:00 PM) which will be centered around a screening of WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS, a Good Intentions Paving Co. documentary that explores the reemergence of Glen Canyon from the receding waters of Lake Powell reservoir. Weaving together past and present, WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS reveals a new way forward for the Colorado River. Both RRP and GCI supported the making of this documentary. The event will wrap up with a panel discussion with film participants and topic experts.

Seats for the afternoon Symposium are first come first serve, but people may come and go throughout the day. Tickets are required for the evening Film Screening.