Environment/Recreation

Our Purpose

Ark Basin RT legislative directive to propose projects or methods, structural and non-structural, to meet environmental and recreational needs.
Constantly review Basin Implementation Plan, evaluate goals and priorities.
Consider sustainability values (economic, social, environmental) as we evaluate environmental & recreation issues, projects, and priorities.
Work with Needs Assessment Committee to advise on environmental and recreation priorities (but do not infringe on Needs Assessment Committee).
Encourage environmental & recreation groups to come to this committee before approaching Needs Assessment Committee or Roundtable. This committee can aid by providing letters of support of certain projects.
Outreach and education. Continually strive to bring awareness of past, present, and future environmental & recreation projects.

Bob Hamel (Arkansas River Outfitters Association), Ark Basin Roundtable - At-Large Recreation Rep and Enviro-Rec Committee Chair
Rena Brand (Colorado Parks and Wildlife), Enviro-Rec Committee Vice-chair
Amber Shanklin (Palmer Land Trust) Ark Basin Roundtable - At-Large Environmental Rep
Chelsey Nutter (Arkansas River Watershed Collaborative), ARWC Executive Director