Fluid Geographies. Courtesy/Kristen O’Hara

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a fascinating lecture, “Fluid Geographies”, by University of New Mexico professor Dr. Maria Lane, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Admission is free.

Dr. Lane will discuss New Mexico’s long history of water management, connecting modern policies and technologies to their historical roots. Drawing from her 2024 book, Fluid Geographies, she will explore the emergence of scientific water management during New Mexico’s late territorial period, examining how environmental changes, settlement policies, and water disputes shaped today’s practices.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Lane is a professor of Geography & Environmental Studies at the University of New Mexico  and Dean of Graduate Studies. She specializes in the historical geographies of natural resource management and has authored two books, Fluid Geographies (2024) and Geographies of Mars (2011).

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the rich history of water management in New Mexico from one of the field’s leading experts.

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About PEEC:

PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups, from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.