Olympic Rugby Star & Maryland Carey Law Graduate: Carmen Farmer's Mission to Conserve Colorado Lands

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Discover the journey of Carmen Farmer, a standout University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law alumna and Team USA Rugby Olympian, who now champions land and water conservation in Colorado. In this episode of "The Pulse," recorded during the Podcast Movement Conference in Denver, Colorado, our co-hosts dive deep into Carmen's transition from the rugby fields of the Rio Olympics to the vast landscapes of Colorado. As a senior conservation project manager at Colorado Open Lands, Carmen plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the state's unique ecosystems, ensuring a harmonious balance between rapid population growth, nature, and wildlife. Learn about her dedication to preserving Colorado's pristine wilderness for future generations and her remarkable academic journey from Virginia Tech to Maryland Carey Law. Don't miss this inspiring conversation of passion, sports, and environmental stewardship.

Visit this episode on YouTube to watch our interview with Carmen Farmer from the Gaylord Rockies.

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1. Welcome to Denver! (00:00:00)

2. Carmen Farmer (00:01:53)

3. Lawn Mower Interruption (00:07:02)

4. Lessons from Maui Wildfires for Colorado (00:10:47)

5. Land Rights on Maryland's Eastern Shore (00:14:55)

6. Water Rights in Colorado (00:18:00)

7. Road to Rio and Rugby (00:22:36)