Presented by Matt Young and Charles Hamilton
In Santa Barbara County we have experienced extreme weather whiplash between extended drought periods and high-intensity rainstorms. Join us for a discussion on water in Santa Barbara County, where we will explore the challenges and opportunities facing our water agencies. We’ll discuss the impacts of recent drought periods and the innovative solutions being developed to help us manage our water resources sustainably. In addition, we'll discuss the effects of the most recent extremely wet winter and how it has affected our freshwater sources of supply. What does this mean for our future and how can we best prepare for probable changes?
Our focus will be on the roles of the County Water Agency and the five Cachuma Project Member Units: City of Santa Barbara, Goleta Water District, Montecito Water District, Carpinteria Valley Water District, and the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District, No. 1. The session will be structured with ample time for Q&A.