In the face of a changing climate, cities across the world are experiencing unprecedented water management challenges. In the arid Southwest, governments, NGOs, and the private sector have been working for decades to prepare for inevitable reductions in water availability, to ensure there will be resources for both people and nature in the years to come. This webinar brought together experts from Las Vegas and Los Angeles to share management strategies in different urban sectors to use less water and support greener, more equitable cities.
Watch a recording of the webinar.
This event is part of the Salazar Center’s Urban Conservation Stories webinar series. Each of the three events in the series is focused on a core theme: biodiversity, water in arid environments, and landscape connectivity. Experts from across North America will share their important work that can allow cities to contribute to national conservation targets, while creating thriving urban environments. Learn more about the other events.
Eileen Alduenda, Executive Director, Council for Watershed Health
Eileen manages construction and maintenance for the Elmer Avenue Paseo Project in Los Angeles County. She also provides support for projects seeking to integrate Low Impact Development (LID) principles and practices into site design. Eileen has an MLA with a focus on urban ecological systems from the University of Washington where she also completed research for Seattle Public Utilities on Natural Drainage Systems – SPU’s approach to Low Impact Development.
Zane Marshall, Director of Water Resources, Southern Nevada Water Authority
A Las Vegas native, Zane has worked at SNWA for the past 27 years and currently leads six divisions that oversee the management of water, land and environmental resources, and the implementation of environmental restoration and compliance, conservation, climate change, and sustainability programs. Zane has a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and a Master’s in Biology and Statistics from the University of Nevada.
Moderated by Alex Hager, Reporter, Colorado River Basin, KUNC
Alex Hager covers the Colorado River basin and water in the West for KUNC public radio in Northern Colorado and a network of 20+ NPR stations throughout the Southwest. He previously covered environmental issues and the resort economy for Aspen Public Radio in Colorado and reported on the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery for KDLG public radio in Alaska. He is a graduate of Elon University who enjoys skiing and mountain biking.
Dates
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 1, 2022 | 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm |
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this webinar, please reach out to Shoshanna Dean at shoshanna.dean@colostate.edu.
Key Themes
- Climate adaptation
- Community-based conservation
- Resiliency
- Urban nature
Senior Analyst, Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Senior Climate Resiliency Planner – NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
