What if?.... Water Demand Management During Dry Times

摘要

We are living in times of exponential change. From our mobile phones and laptoprncomputers to the natural world around us, the rate of change is unprecedented inrnhuman history. This is especially true in the case of the world's water systems.rnAre we adequately prepared and equipped, as individuals, local communities,rnstates, nations and the global community to rise to the challenges facing waterrnmanagers in this ever-changing world? This presentation will focus on howrnwater managers are responding through demand management to variability in thernhydrologic cycle, particularly drought, focusing on recent conditions inrnCalifornia.