Climate and Arizona’s Future: A Conversation About the Nexus Between Environment, Economy, and Innovation

The Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) is pleased to announce our participation in the webinar Climate and Arizona’s Future: A Conversation About the Nexus Between Environment, Economy, and Innovation on Thursday, October 1, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., MST. A lively panel discussion will focus on the ways changing climate conditions in Arizona impact the state’s water supplies, environment, economic outlook, and quality of life. Panelists are Sharon B. Megdal, Director, UArizona WRRC, Ted Maxwell, President and CEO, Southern Arizona Leadership Council, and Joaquin Ruiz, Vice President, UArizona Global Environmental Futures and Director, Biosphere 2.

 

Speakers will highlight how adaptation and innovation efforts contribute to maintaining water security and ensuring Arizona remains a thriving place to live and work and key opportunities for decision-makers to prioritize and support these efforts. Doran Arik Miller, a public policy consultant specializing in water, energy, and natural resources, will moderate the discussion and following audience questions.

 

This event is sponsored by UArizona WRRC, Southern Arizona Leadership Council, and UArizona Biosphere 2 and is free and open to the public. Sign-up is required.