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Community Climate Stories

Authentic, community-based stories featuring youth perspectives, climate impact stories, and reflections from local water stewards across diverse cultural backgrounds. These place-based stories center K–12 students, community members, and regional storytellers to foster empathy, and inspire collective resilience.  

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This video is part of the We are Water story collection. These stories explore the diverse experiences and unique perspectives about water from people who live in the Four Corners Region of the Southwestern United States.
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In this video Esther Yazzie-Lewis talks about the impacts and importance of water within the Navajo Nation.
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Kacey Luna (Zuni Tribal Archives) interviews Stanley Ghachu to learn how water has changed in Zuni, NM.
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This video is part of the We are Water story collection. These stories explore the diverse experiences and unique perspectives about water from people who live in the Four Corners Region of the Southwestern United States.
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Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) entrevista a Iriana Medina (Grand Junction, CO) sobre sus experiencias y conexiones con el agua. Este video tiene subtítulos en español.

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Shelley Walchak (Bayfield, CO) reflects on her year of water when she quit her job and went fly fishing for a year.
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Phyllis Ludwig (Bayfield, CO) shares memories about water, this history of water on the Western Slope, and talks about the difficulties associated with water access and water rights.
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Bryce Jenkin (Bayfield, CO) reflects on what water means to him as a firefighter and resident in the Four Corners Region.
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Grace Sossaman (Bayfield, CO) shares how her relationship with water changed after she moved to the Southwestern United States.
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In this video, James Stetson interviews Katie Alexander, a member of the farming and ranching community, who shares how people live and work with water in the Uncompahgre Valley.
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In this video James Stetson interviews Peter Dubinski to talk about the importance of water in his life and community.
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In this video, James Stetson interviews Frederick Brown about his memories with water and how people in the Uncompahgre Valley use water.
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In this video, James Stetson interviews Alondra Ramirez about water's importance for life and how water has impacted her own experiences.
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In this video, James Stetson interviews Abigail Stetson, an educator, mother, and resident of Montrose, CO, about her relationship with water in the high desert.
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Dorothy Williams (Ignacio Community Library) interviews Dixie Cook (Ignacio, CO) about her experiences hauling water.
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Dorothy Williams (Ignacio Community Library) interviews Marie Horn (Ignacio, CO) to learn what it's like living on a houseboat.
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In this video, Dorthy Williams interviews Anna Appenzeller about her family history of water in Arboles, CO.
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Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) interviews Al Laase (Grand Junction, CO) about his experiences with and connections to water.
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Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) interviews Richard Brochner (Grand Junction, CO) about his experiences with and connections to water.
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Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) interviews Dawn Adams (Grand Junction, CO) about her experiences with and connections to water.
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Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) interviews Cheyanna Cruze (Grand Junction, CO) about her experiences with and connections to water.
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Michele Hickey (Mesa County Central Library) interviews Iriana Medina (Grand Junction, CO) about her experiences with and connections to water.
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Patrick Keyope shares how his family and landscape shaped his memories and experiences around water.
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Dennis Hillyer (Bayfield, CO) shares his memories about working hard to get water after he moved to Colorado from the Midwest.
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What's it like to grow up with an acequia in your backyard? It's a lot of work, just ask Kevin Terry.
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Trisha Moquino shares how her family and Pueblo traditions have shaped her views on water.
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An original poem about ancestral land and water, written and performed by Olivia Romo.
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How can water connect you with the past? Brandon Francis shares how water has impacted his life as a farmer and how water also connects him with his ancestors.
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Kacey Luna (Zuni Tribal Arhives) interviews Stanley Ghachu to learn how water has changed in Zuni, NM.

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How can we respect and honor the water that is a part of our everyday lives? Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk shares what she learned about water from her family.
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These stories from Dr. Reyes Roberto García will show you how. Part 1/2.
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These stories from Dr. Reyes Roberto García will show you how (part 2/2).
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Daniel Jenkin (Bayfield, CO middle schooler) shares his thoughts on water and his favorite things about water.
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Farming in the San Luis Valley requires a special relationship with water. In this podcast, Eli shares lessons and values about water with his daughter.
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In this video, Charles Weiss talks about his experiences conserving and managing water.
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In this video, Lionel Lee shares insights from his time working at Lake Powell.
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In this video, John Pflaumer talks about the importance of water through an interview with Seairah Combest.
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In this video, Vanessa Hansen talks about her experiences with water throughout her life.
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Larthanio Stevens (Page, AZ) talks about how water connects with many different aspects of culture, politics, and life. Interview by Megan Marks (Page Public Library).
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Urban and rural communities both need water, how do we balance that? Here is why water is import to Costilla County, and the oldest town in Colorado from Jeremy Elliott.
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How do you feel about water when you have to make a small amount stretch for many uses? Dennis Lopez shares how his family taught him to appreciate the value of water.
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What does it mean to depend on and use snow in your daily life? Fred Blackburn shares how his mountain community values their snow and what it means to him and his family.
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In this video, David Begay shares how mining has impacted water and life in the Navajo Nation (part 2/2).
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In this video, students from Flagstaff Unified School District interviewed family and community members about water through the Be a Water Historian take-and-make activity kit
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In this video Esther Yazzie-Lewis talks about the impacts and importance of water within the Navajo Nation.
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In this video, Michael Kotutwa Johnson reflects on water and life as a Hopi farmer.
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In this podcast, David Begay shares how people and water are connected and talks about the importance of water in Navajo Nation (part 1/2).
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