California Water Myths

Presents eight common myths about water supply, ecosystems, and the legal and political aspects of governing California's water system and explains how each myth drives the debate, the reality, and alternatives for better informed policy discussions

SLIDES: Protecting Biodiversity Through Ecosystem Services

Presenter: Barton “Buzz” Thompson, Perry L. McCarty Director, Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University Law School 14 slide

VIDEO: Session II, Part 2: Consequences for the Federal Role

VIDEO: SESSION II, PART 2: Consequences for the Federal Role 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Allocating Interstate Rivers after Arizona v. California: Barton “Buzz” Thompson, Professor, Stanford University 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. SOI as Watermaster: Decision Making in the Lower Basin: Bob Johnson, Water Consult (former Reclamation Commissioner) 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Respondents: Anne Castle, Assistant Secretary for Water & Science, U.S. Department of the Interior Tom McCann, Central Arizona Projec

VIDEO: Session II, Part 2: Consequences for the Federal Role

VIDEO: SESSION II, PART 2: Consequences for the Federal Role 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Allocating Interstate Rivers after Arizona v. California: Barton “Buzz” Thompson, Professor, Stanford University 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. SOI as Watermaster: Decision Making in the Lower Basin: Bob Johnson, Water Consult (former Reclamation Commissioner) 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Respondents: Anne Castle, Assistant Secretary for Water & Science, U.S. Department of the Interior Tom McCann, Central Arizona Projec

VIDEO: Session III, Part 1: Looking Forward

VIDEO: SESSION III, PART 1: Looking Forward 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Setting the Stage: Moving Beyond the Basin Study: Brad Udall, Director, Getches-Wilkinson Center 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Interim Guidelines (and What Happens Below 1025’): Pat Mulroy, General Manager, Southern Nevada Water Authority 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Respondent: Barton “Buzz” Thompson, Professor, Stanford University 9:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. The (Ongoing) Evolution of Lower Basin Water Banking: Tanya Trujillo, Executive Director, Colorado River Board of California 9:50 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Next Up: Upper Basin Water Banks: Eric Kuhn, General Manager, Colorado River Water Conservation Distric

VIDEO: Session III, Part 1: Looking Forward

VIDEO: SESSION III, PART 1: Looking Forward 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Setting the Stage: Moving Beyond the Basin Study: Brad Udall, Director, Getches-Wilkinson Center 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Interim Guidelines (and What Happens Below 1025’): Pat Mulroy, General Manager, Southern Nevada Water Authority 9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. Respondent: Barton “Buzz” Thompson, Professor, Stanford University 9:20 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. The (Ongoing) Evolution of Lower Basin Water Banking: Tanya Trujillo, Executive Director, Colorado River Board of California 9:50 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Next Up: Upper Basin Water Banks: Eric Kuhn, General Manager, Colorado River Water Conservation Distric