SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - November 26, 2008) - As the twin issues of drought and climate
change continue to take center stage in California, members of the
Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) will hear the latest on
water supply challenges at ACWA's 2008 Fall Conference and Exhibition in
Long Beach Dec. 2-5. The theme is "Shaping A Sustainable Future."
At the opening breakfast on Wednesday, Dec. 3, a panel of experts led by
National Geographic magazine Executive Editor Dennis Dimick will provide a
worldwide perspective on water issues. "Water: A Global Priority, A Global
Challenge" will look at water challenges around the world and how their
solutions can be applied to California's supply and delivery system.
Two of the state's top water officials, Resources Secretary Mike Chrisman
and DWR Director Lester Snow, will provide the latest on drought and other
challenges during a luncheon program on Thursday, Dec. 4. Dry conditions
statewide have put cities and counties at risk for fire, and state water
allocations are predicted to be just 15% in 2009 -- the second lowest in
history. "Water and Fire: Drought Management in the Golden State" will
outline how the administration plans to deal with drought in 2009.
Other programs highlights include:
Wednesday, Dec. 3:
-- "The Peripheral Canal: A Changed Debate, or Same-Old, Same-Old?" 10-
11:45 a.m.
-- "The Change Election: A Historic Time in America," MSNBC political
commentator Rachel Maddow, noon.
Thursday, Dec. 4:
-- "The Lower Yuba River Accord: A Sustainability Success Story," 10-
11:30 a.m.
-- "How Drought is Drying Up California's Groundwater," 10-11:30 a.m.
-- "Is it Time to Mandate Water Conservation?" 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 5:
-- Water insiders offer their take on what's in store in Washington, D.C.
8:30-10 a.m.
ACWA is a statewide association of public agencies whose 450 members are
responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California. For more
information, visit
www.acwa.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Jennifer Persike
ACWA Director of Strategic Coordination and Public Affairs
916/441-4545
916/296-3981 (cell)