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John's Journal

March 2026 CCC News

“When working toward a shared path forward on a controversial topic, this approach usually doesn’t work because these disagreements are rarely about information deficits. Instead, they are about values, identity, emotions, and trust“. — Director John Sanderson, March 2026. Also

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February 2026 CCC News

This month, we’re discussing the current state of snowpack in the West, collaborative efforts and solutions to adversity, and an update on Confluence 2026. But that’s not all– Read February’s CCC News here: https://mailchi.mp/colostate/february-2026-ccc-news

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December 2025 CCC News

We’re in grateful reflection of another incredible year at the CCC, thanks to our community, staff, and partners. Read on for our notes, insights, and hopes for 2026! Read December 2025 CCC News here: https://mailchi.mp/50bc5b095cf4/december-2025-ccc-news

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January 2026 CCC News

Hello and happy new year! We’re discussing our delicate water basin, upcoming events in the CCC (shhhh–it rhymes with ponfluence and a schmellowship), our incredible fellows, and much, much more. Don’t skip this packed edition! Read January 2026 CCC News

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Women’s History Month

On my path to the Center for Collaborative Conservation, I am grateful for my mother, my spouse and daughter, and many women friends and colleagues who have taught me so much over the years, including several who were instrumental in

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