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Seeps and Springs in Colorado National Monument

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News Release Date: February 6, 2019
Contact: Arlene Jackson, 970-858-3617 x363
Contact: Alicia Lafever, 970-858-3617 x364

Fruita, CO – Have you ever wondered where the plants and animals of Colorado National Monument obtain their water in such an arid environment? 

Join Molly Murphy, biologist at Colorado National Monument, for an insightful presentation on the monument’s natural water sources. The program will be held in the Saddlehorn Visitor Center Theater at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019. 

The program is open to the public and free of charge. Regular park entrance fees apply. Space is limited in the theater so please call 970-858-3617 to reserve a seat. 

Support for the interpretive and educational programming at Colorado National Monument is provided by Colorado National Monument Association. 

Winter hours are now in effect at Colorado National Monument. The visitor center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. For additional information please visit www.nps.gov/colm or call 970-858-3617, ext. 360.

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Tags: seeps, springs, water, colorado national monument, environment

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