WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE... OR
MAYBE NOT
Three Fridays, April 8, 15, and 22, Noon - 1:30 p.m.,
Compass Bank, Second Floor, 2001 Kirby at San Felipe
World supplies of fresh water—one of our most vital resources—may
be inadequate for future needs. Nations, states, communities, and businesses
already compete for available water. Disputes are often contentious.
A vice-president of the World Bank worries that a major war could be
fought because of water.
Rising populations, massive urbanization, environmental damage, intensive
irrigation, and growing industrial uses are some of the culprits. Will
we have enough water in future decades to supply individual needs, grow
our food, and run our industries? Our speakers will explore the key
questions: Who has water? Who wants it? Will enough be available? What
can be done?
April 8 — Water Scarcity in the American West: A Future
of Cooperation?
Dr. Andrew Price-Smith is assistant professor of environmental science
and policy at the University of South Florida and author of The
Health of Nations: Infectious Disease, Environmental Change, and Their
Effects on National Security and Development. He has been a consultant
and advisor to the World Development Group of the World Bank and the
United Nations Development Program, among others.
April 15 — Water in the U.S.–Mexico Border Region: A Look
at Hotspots
Dr. Robert Varady is deputy director of the Udall Center for Studies
in Public Policy at the University of Arizona and director of the Center’s
environmental programs, where the Ford Foundation has sponsored much
work. At the University of Arizona, he is associate research professor
of arid lands studies and adjunct associate professor of hydrology and
water resources. He also conducts research on environmental conflict
resolution and public policy relating to environment and natural resources.
April 22 — Water Around the Globe: Israel-Palestine and Other
Water Disputes
Dr. David J. Eaton is Bess Harris Jones Centennial Professor in Natural
Resource Policy Studies at The University of Texas. He has more than
25 years’ experience in environmental engineering, policymaking,
and conflict resolution. His specialties include international water
resource conflicts, environmental problems of industries, and sustainable
development in international river basins. He has supported efforts
to mediate water policy between some of the world’s most contentious
neighbors.
