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“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
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
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
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
We wanted to partner with HOAs to remove invasive grasses from their properties for both safety and to support invasive plant management in the nearby desert preserves. Our initial attempts to do so didn’t pan out as we had hoped.
The skills that the collaborative conservation field requires can offer us some amazing tools for centering well-being, including trust, relationship building, and thoughtful facilitation. What are your intentions for 2025? And how does your collaborative practice inform them?
