Environmental Writing and Water Conservation - Author Talk with Heather Hansman

Join a virtual author talk featuring environmental writer Heather Hansman, hosted by Aspen Words. Explore Hansman's journey down the Green River, as chronicled in her book "Downriver: into the Future of Water in the West," and gain insights into the complex water system of the Western United States. Discover her perspectives on the sustainability of ski towns and the evolving culture of ski bums, topics covered in her forthcoming book. Engage with the discussion between Hansman and local author Daniel Shaw, delving into the intersection of public land, environmental policy, and human impact. Learn about Hansman's acclaimed journalism career, her role as Outside magazine's online environmental columnist, and the critical acclaim received by her work on water policy and climate change in the western U.S. Gain valuable knowledge on topics ranging from water management and the Colorado River Basin to creative solutions for environmental challenges and the future of outdoor recreation communities.

Introduction
Welcome
How do you write a book
The River
Moose Creek
Colorado River Basin
Flexibility
The Colorado River Basin
Water Management
New Book
When is the Dream
Favorite Ski Town
Being in Media
What have you found
Creative solutions
Anxiety and depression