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March 11, 2019

UA Hosting Expert Panel on Arizona's Drought Contingency Plan

  • What: Expert panel explains Arizona's Drought Contingency Plan
  • When: Monday, March 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Where: University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway Blvd., Lewis Rothgerber Christie Lobby

The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is hosting a panel to examine the background and details of Arizona's recently passed Drought Contingency Plan. Experts will discuss how it will affect Tucson and Arizona, who might benefit and suffer from the plan, and whether it actually conserves water.

This event is free and open to the public. Register here

Panelists include:

  • Christopher Avery, chief water counsel and principal assistant city attorney for the City of Tucson
  • Kristen Engel, Charles E. Ares Professor of Law at the UA and member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 10
  • Robert Glennon, Regents' Professor and Morris K. Udall Professor of Law and Public Policy

The UA's expertise in this area is well-documented, as it was recently recognized by the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities as the world's No. 1 program in water resources.

On Jan. 31, the Arizona House and Senate voted to approve Arizona's Drought Contingency Plan, which Gov. Doug Ducey called "the most significant water legislation passed in nearly 40 years."

The Drought Contingency Plan aims to conserve water in Lake Mead, which supplies nearly 40 percent of Arizona's water and is under threat from a 19-year drought. The Bureau of Reclamation ordered Arizona and other Western states that rely on the Colorado River to submit conservation plans or risk having the federal government implement cuts.

The plan is still undergoing final negotiations and has not yet received formal approval from the Bureau of Reclamation.

For event details, registration and logistics, including questions about access or requests for any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate event participation (including ASL interpreting, CART captioning, captioned videos, Braille, wheelchair access or electronic text) contact senior program coordinator Bernadette Wilkinson at bwilkins@email.arizona.edu or 520-626-1629.

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Media contact:
Tracy Mueller
UA James E. Rogers College of Law
520-621-1563
tracymueller@email.arizona.edu
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