The Trouble with Water – An Arizona Symposium
It is believed by many that the most difficult problem confronting the State of Arizona in the 21st Century is water. It is a very complicated issue where laws, legislation, economic objectives, and the rights of numerous stakeholders are often in conflict.
On June 1st, the Council for Creation Care of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona is sponsoring a symposium to provide current information from six of those diverse stakeholders. Each is recognized as being at the very top of their field. We will receive the most current information on water shortages, water distribution issues, and the often-conflicting State, Federal, and Local laws by which we try to achieve equitable distribution. This will not be a debate, rather it will be an opportunity for six different points of view to be expressed, and for attendees to interact with their questions and concerns.
Our keynote speaker is Dr. Jerry Delli Priscoli former Water Policy Director of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Jerry will be joined by Mark Killian, former Director of the AZ Dept. of Agriculture, Native American farmers, and Tribal Council Members from both the Aquimel O’odham and Navajo Tribes, plus one of Arizona’s top State Water Distribution experts.
This event is free to attend and lunch is provided. Please RSVP no later than May 24th. For questions, please email Bill Robinson at dwbrobinson@gmail.com