Chairwoman Flores to Be Honored at WRRC Conference

On May 20, 2025, at the close of the Day 1 program of the WRRC 2025 Annual Conference, Amelia Flores, Chairwoman of the Colorado River Indian Tribal Council, will receive special recognition for her contributions to her community, state, and region, and in particular for her role as a defender and protector of the Colorado River. As a speaker on the “Sharing the Colorado River” panel earlier on Day 1, she will share her perspective on effective Tribal consultation in Colorado River matters.

Her work also includes history preservation, promoting literacy, children’s education and foster services, and language revitalization. Chairwoman Flores has served on committees, boards, and commissions at the local, Tribal, and state levels. She will be recognized with an engraved stone paver in the Women’s Plaza of Honor on the University of Arizona campus.

Dedicated in 2005, the Women’s Plaza of Honor is located within the U of A Honors Village. The plaza’s design represents the phases of women’s lives, reflected through arches, benches, glass sculptures, falling leaves, and gathering spaces. The artwork on display celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the history of Arizona or have enriched the lives of others, with ongoing projects designed to honor the wide-ranging careers, families, and communities of Arizona’s extraordinary women. Chairwoman Flores will be recognized for her community building and leadership. The celebration will continue at the WRRC conference reception, open to conference attendees and special guests, immediately following the special recognition ceremony.

The Haury Program is honored to be a part of the planning committee for this special honoring, along with our other partners:  the Native American Advancement & Tribal Engagement Office, Cooperative Extension Water Resources Research Center, Women’s Plaza of Honor (College of Social & Behavioral Sciences) and Arizona Institute of Resilience.