Oct 22 and 23: 2026 Martz Symposium on Public Lands
The Getches-Wilkinson Center and American Indian Law Program will be co-convening the 2026 Martz Symposium on Public Lands: "Towards a New Era for Public Lands - Restoration and Renewal" on Thurs, Oct 22nd and Fri, Oct 23rdÌýat the Wolf Law Building in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, CO.
Toward a New Era for Public Lands – Restoration and RenewalÌýÌý
America’s public lands are entering a period of profound transition. Ecological change, evolving social and cultural values, Tribal co-stewardship, and shifting political dynamics are reshaping how we understand public lands and our responsibilities to them and to each other. This symposium explores what it would mean to move toward a new era for public lands grounded in restoration of the land and renewal of our shared responsibility to care for it.ÌýÌý
Day 1 focuses on the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and public lands, featuring recent case studies alongside conversations about lessons learned and opportunities to reform laws and policies to strengthen the role of Tribes and Indigenous Peoples in decisions shaping the future of their ancestral homelands and cultural resources.ÌýÌý
Day 2 focuses on the broader public interest in public lands, including the interests of future generations. All Americans benefit today from decisions made by earlier generations to uphold a shared public interest in the stewardship, management, and protection of public lands. Bringing together leading voices from academia, advocacy organizations, government, Tribal communities, and industry, Day 2 explores how we can best fulfill our responsibilities to future generations in an era of ecological and social change.ÌýÌý
Thursday, October 22nd and Friday, October 23rd
Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom
Thursday, October 22ndÌý
8am: Registration Opens and Light Breakfast
8:45am-4:30pm: Martz Symposium on Public Lands
4:30-6:00pm: Reception for Registered Attendees
Friday, October 23rd
8am: Registration Opens and Light Breakfast
8:45am-3:30pm: Martz Symposium on Public Lands
Breakfast, Snack and Lunch provided daily
Free parking onsite. Parking details will be sent out the week of the conference.Ìý
Registration Rates EARLY BIRD until August 31, 2026
General (In person)Ìý Ìý Ìý$225
Remote Access OnlyÌý Ìý $75
CU Faculty/Staff/Student (In person or Zoom)ÌýÌýÌýÌý Free
*Buff OneCard number may be requested for validation of current ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ faculty/staff/student status.
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Registration Rates September 1st - Oct 23rd
General (In person)Ìý Ìý Ìý$250
Remote Access OnlyÌý Ìý $100
CU Faculty/Staff/Student (In person or Zoom)ÌýÌýÌýÌý Free
*Buff OneCard number may be requested for validation of current ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ faculty/staff/student status.
Colorado CLE credits pending for the Martz Symposium.
