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For more than a century, Americans have watched water resource management in the semiarid West and Southwest grow more challenging and contentious, as area populations have increased and the economy has grown. However, the idea that East Coast water resources might be similarly limited is a relatively new concern – highlighted in large part by last year’s drought throughout the Southeastern United States. Current problems are made more worrisome by recent climate projections which have suggested that in future years, parts of the East may face more precipitation extremes, both of flood and drought, than has been usual for the region.

In the face of such climate non-stationarity and changing demographics, water managers and policymakers face huge challenges. They must develop new strategies that will meet future water needs and minimize hazards for people and the environment while sustaining economic viability. 

This forum, the first of a series, brings together people from a variety of backgrounds and viewpoints to explore some of issues that will have to be addressed in order to meet this challenge.  The organizers have put together some of their initial thoughts and questions (see the Comments Section) and encourage all participants to do the same by offering a brief (please!) perspective or raising a question for the group to consider.

*Participation is by invitation only to ensure a group size that is conducive to in-depth discussion.  If you want to suggest others who would be good additions, or if you have come across this website without an invitation, please contact either William Hooke or Pam Stephens before registering.

Support for this invitation-only forum is made possible by AMS Policy Program underwriters: ITT, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and SAIC.

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