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Alicyn Gitlin – Grand Canyon Program Manager Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter

Why Colorado River Days Flagstaff?

We believe that the Colorado River is something to celebrate. The future of our regional economy – and our drinking water – rely on a healthy Colorado. Amazing plant and animal and human communities come together because of the River.

2012: Humble Beginnings

• A call out from Save the Colorado
• 5 days
• 5 events
• 5 logos on our ad

2016: A Flood of Support!

• 11 days
• 20 events
• 40 participating
• rganizations
• Over 1000

people reached

How it Works

Taylor Miller Courtesy Mountain Sports Emily Thompson/GC Trust Taylor Miller Taylor Miller Alicyn Gitlin

Sponsorship

• All money raised is

spent on producing and advertising events in the same year

• Grand Canyon River

Guides acts as fiscal sponsor

• No organizations

benefit from CRDF sponsorship, although individual fundraising events are allowed, as are retail sales

Events include

• Lectures (Museum of Northern Arizona, Riordan Mansion)
• Hot Topics Cafes (NAU Philosophy in the Public Interest)
• Literary Readings and Book Signings
• Song Contest
• Art Shows
• “Science Saturday” (Willow Bend)
• Panel Discussions and Forums
• Films
• Storytelling
• Coffee Talks
• Music
• Hikes; Bird and Plant Walks
• Trash Cleanups

Taylor Miller

What is allowed?

• Fundraising
• Business promotion
• Sale of wares or artwork, cds, books,

clothing, gear, etc.

• Education
• Action and Awareness
• Dialogue

Lynn Hamilton/GCRG

Thank you! Questions?