Changing Planet: Adapting to Our Water Future
A panel of scientists and policymakers will discuss how shifting climate patterns are stressing our freshwater resources and how we can develop better, more sustainable water practices.
Changing Planet: Adapting to Our Water Future
The Honorable Bill Richardson
Former Governor of New Mexico
Grady Gammage, Jr.
Senior Sustainability Scholar, Global Institute of Sustainability
Senior Research Fellow, Morrison Institute for Public Policy
Dr. Heidi M. Cullen
Director of Communications, Research Scientist, and Correspondent for Climate Central
Patricia Mulroy
General Manager, Las Vegas Valley Water District / Southern Nevada Water Authority
Welcoming remarks by ASU President Michael M Crow
Since ancient times, civilizations have struggled to control water, wringing every drop out of this precious resource. Today, freshwater resources are threatened by a rising population and the effects of climate change.
Join us for a dynamic dialogue where a panel of scientists and policymakers will discuss how shifting climate patterns are stressing our freshwater resources and how we can develop better, more sustainable water practices. Audience Q&A will follow.
When
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011
6-7:30 p.m. Town Hall (videotaped)
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Doors will close at 5:45 p.m.
No entrance or exit will be permitted after that point due to videotaping.
Where
Galvin Playhouse (located within Nelson Fine Arts Center)
Arizona State University, Tempe campus
51 E. 10th St., Tempe, Ariz.
