Events, Workshops & Dialogues

Water in the West hosts workshops, dialogues and other events, bringing together leaders, professionals, stakeholders and academic experts in the fields of water research and water management to inform and examine pressing western water issues. These events are an opportunity for those in the public, private and academic sectors to learn more about water challenges in the west and gain insights into potential solutions.

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Covering Water in the West

November 2, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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Join us for a conversation hosted by Stanford's Water in the West program with expert journalists exploring the complexity, history, politics and science surrounding water in the Western U.S. in a changing climate. Conflicts over water in the arid west are nothing new but rising temperatures, drought, reduced snowpack, and changing precipitation patterns are introducing new hurdles as states attempt to plan for a sustainable water future. Journalists covering water scarcity and water quality...

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The Water and Tribes Initiative: A Conversation with Anne Castle

September 16, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

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Stanford's Water in the West Program is hosting a conversation with Anne Castle, Former Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, U.S. Department of the Interior.

A Discussion on the Klamath River Dams

April 28, 2021 - 2:00pm

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The Bill Lane Center is convening experts and local stakeholders to discuss the future of dams in the Klamath River basin.

Resilience Versus Sustainability: The United States' Water Future

November 17, 2020 - 11:00am

Join a conversation with Felicia Marcus, moderated by Newsha Ajami, on the water challenges facing the United States and the world, as part of the Goalmakers initiative on the Sustainable Development Goals, hosted by the Pacific Council on International Policy.

Building a Water-Resilient California

November 12, 2020 - 11:00am

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In 2020, California’s water landscape experienced major disruptions from the pandemic, economic downturn, ongoing drought, and wildfires. Water issues that were high priorities pre-pandemic are now competing with many urgent priorities. Yet these disruptions also bring opportunities to reduce the water system’s vulnerability to economic shocks and other surprises. Join the PPIC Water Policy Center and state and local experts for three sessions exploring ways to boost resilience to multiple...