AWRA IN 2014

摘要

I am deeply honored to assume the presidency of AWRA as it celebrates its 50th anniversary of providing a forum for "Community, Conversation, and Connections" to water resources professionals throughout the United States (U.S.) - and increasingly, the world. In this short essay I will describe three interrelated themes that the AWRA Board of Directors and I will be pursuing during the AWRA 50th anniversary year. The three themes are: 1. Explore, extend, and deepen our understanding of a 21st Century water resources management paradigm; 2. Provide a "bigger tent" for engaging in conversations about 21st Century water resources management issues; and