California Parched: The Future of Water Policy in California

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Panel Discussion

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Veterans Memorial Hall, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

As California endures a years-long drought, what's being done to address the state's water issues?

Walter Bishop, General Manager, Contra Costa Water District
Charles Hoppin, Chairman, State Water Resources Control Board
Richard Howitt, Professor and Department Chair, Agricultural and Resource Economics, UC Davis
Alan Snitow, Co-producer, Director and Writer, Thirst
Mike Taugher, Environmental Reporter, Contra Costa Times - Moderator

With climate change, misuse and pollution already threatening the water supply, California is additionally facing a water shortage this season. Join experts and insiders in discussion of rationing, privatization and how to protect our state's most precious resource.

Time: 5:45 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program
Cost: $12 members, $18 non-members, $7 students (with valid ID)
Also know: Photo by Flickr user Brian Hursey

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Added to the calendar on Sun, May 10, 2009 1:25PM

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