Spring 2026 Book Club

Where the Water Goes Book Cover

The CHA will host a series of meetings (in person and on zoom) to discuss Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River by David Owen. Water issues seem simple—ban golf, stop selling hay to China—but Owen’s story reveals a complex, man-made ecosystem shaped by engineering, law, and cooperation. This book explores how life thrives in the desert and what happens when the system breaks down.


How to Join

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CHA Public Calendar


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Book Club Session Dates

  • Planned for mid-January 2026 (exact dates TBD)

Sessions will take place:

  • In person in the CHA Conference Room
  • On Zoom
  • At other CU Boulder campus locations

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by David Owen.

For any questions regarding the book club, reach out to the CHA team at cu-cha@colorado.edu.