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December 16-19, 2025 | Colorado Springs, CO


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State Legislators Convened in Arizona to Discuss the Future of the Colorado River
From November 17-20, legislators from the Colorado River Basin states convened in Phoenix, Arizona, for the annual CSG…
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Policymakers from the Columbia River Basin Convened in Richland, Washington
Washington Senator Claudia Kauffman, the 2024 chair of CSG West’s Legislative Council on River Governance (LCRG), hosted Columbia…
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Quagga Mussels in the Snake River: Update
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) recently announced a targeted quagga mussel treatment to eradicate the small…
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Latest Efforts at Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis at the State & Federal Levels
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use as…
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CSG West Housing Forum
Colorado Representative Junie Joseph, left, and Washington Senator Patty Kuderer present during Day 2 of the CSG West…
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Education Committee Recap
This session, led by Colorado Representative Cathy Kipp, CSG West Education Committee Co-Chair, examined critical aspects of student…
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Agriculture and Water Committee Recap
The CSG West Agriculture and Water Committee, chaired by Senator Wendy McKamey (MT) and Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson…
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Canada Relations Committee Recap
Alberta Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Grant Hunter, co-chair of the Canada Relations Committee, and Washington Senator…
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Energy & Environment Committee Recap
The CSG West Energy & Environment Committee, chaired by Senator Eric Barlow (WY) and Representative Nicole Lowen (HI), discussed…
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Health Committee Recap
The Health Committee, co-chaired by Nevada Senator Rochelle Nguyen and Utah Representative Steve Eliason, gathers to provide a…
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Legislative Oversight Working Group Recap
The Legislative Oversight Working Group, co-chaired by Senator Todd Weiler (UT) and Assemblymember David Alvarez (CA), gathers to…
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Westrends Board
The session was moderated by New Mexico Senator Liz Stefanics, a co-chair of the Westrends Board. The co-chairs,…
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