Water In Arizona: Past, Present and Future
A Forum
The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute collaborated with Valley Leadership to present a leading panel of experts to discuss one of Arizona’s most precious and vital resources, water. In addition to the esteemed panelists, U.S. Senator Jon Kyl provided keynote remarks.
Introduction: The Past
Grady Gammage, Jr.
Grady Grammage, Jr., provided the introduction for the day's forum and provided an overview of the history of water issues in Arizona.
Panel One: Drought and Other Challenges
How is Arizona Going to Meet Future Water Demand: “Shortage is the New Normal”
Moderator: Sharon Megdal, Director, U of A Water Resources Research Center
Panelists:
- Tom Buschatzke, Director, Arizona Dept. of Water Resources
- Ted Cooke, Director, Central Arizona Project
- Dave Roberts, Associate General Manager, Water Resources, SRP
- Kevin Moran, Environmental Defense Fund
Panel Two: Groundwater Management Act
Presentation of Documentary: Groundwater: To Enact a Law for the Common Good
Moderator: Sarah Porter, Director, Kyl Center for Water Policy at ASU
Panelists:
- Kathy Ferris, ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy
- Representative Russell “Rusty” Bowers, R-District 25 Mesa | Chairman, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources
Panel Three: The Future
Meeting the Needs of a Growing Economy and Growing Population
Moderator: Glenn Hamer, President and CEO, Arizona Chamber of Commerce
Panelists:
- Spencer Kamps, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
- Tim Thomure, Director, Tucson Water
- State Senator Lisa Otondo, D-District 4 Yuma | Member, Natural Resources, Energy & Water
- Governor Stephen Roe Lewis, Gila River Community (invited)
Keynote: Senator Jon Kyl
Water in Arizona
Senator Jon Kyl provided the keynote speech for the forum.
With Appreciation
