PLAN Jeffco, with co-sponsorship from the Open Space Department & the Open Space Foundation, held a conference on November 16, 2013 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. About 180 people attended the half-day event, which focused on The Next 40 Years of Jeffco Open Space Conservation. To honor the conception of the open space program as well as 40 plus years of service as a watchdog and supporter, PLAN Jeffco gathered together prominent experts to present their findings on a wide variety of conservation issues.
Nine speakers took the podium to address various subjects, from a five-year master plan to tracking mountain lions. Presenters also discussed climate change, state demographics, recreation trends, biodiversity, animal habitat, the economy and the impact of access to nature on public health.
The proceedings of the conference, including full write-ups and slides used by the presenters, are available as a 45 page printed Report or digitally on CD. The cost for the printed copy is $10 (postage paid) and the CD version is $5 (postage paid). The proceedings can be ordered online with a credit card or send a check by mail to:
Mr. John Litz
PLAN Jeffco Conference Proceedings Report
11010 W 29th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215