Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit Set for November 4 in Rocky Ford

ROCKY FORD, Colo. — The Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservancy District will host the 2026 Lower Arkansas Valley Water Summit on Wednesday, November 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gobin Building in Rocky Ford.

Themed “The State of Water: The Future of the Lower Arkansas Valley,” the summit will bring together farmers, local leaders, businesses and residents to discuss water issues shaping the region’s future.

Topics will include the impacts of buy-and-dry, Colorado River negotiations and their potential implications for the Lower Arkansas Valley, water quality, and emerging issues affecting agriculture, communities and water resources.

The event is free for Lower Arkansas Valley attendees and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Registration is required, and space is limited. Priority registration will be given to Lower Arkansas Valley residents.

Register at lowerark.com/2026-water-summit or call 719-254-5115.