Professional Water Studies Online Certificate: Colorado Water and the American West

Issued by MSU Denver

Students will gain foundational knowledge of Colorado’s history of water management, from indigenous practices to the modern-day complexities of the Colorado River Compact states and prior appropriation rights.

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Student will gain a basic understanding of a foundational understanding of the rich history of water in Colorado and the American West, from early indigenous communities, the effect of Spanish Colonization, to modern-day water management practices
Student will gain a basic understanding of how John Wesley Powell influenced mapping western waterways
Student will gain a basic understanding of the function of prior appropriation.
Student will gain a basic understanding of reclamation and the Colorado River Compact
Student will gain a basic understanding of Denver and Los Angeles waters.
Student will gain a basic understanding of knowledge concepts such as prior appropriation and the Colorado River Compact, essential for understanding water management principles.
Student will gain a basic understanding of conflicts and opportunities in western water management in relation to Native Americans
Student will gain a basic understanding of the basic knowledge necessary for pursuing further water studies or careers in water management, conservation, or policy.