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The Urban Water Research Center at the University of California Irvine and Makar Properties Present ``The Looming Crisis in Water''

Posted on: Friday, 29 February 2008, 12:00 CST

UC Irvine Urban Water Research Center:

WHAT:

"The Looming Crisis in Water"

WHEN:

Thursday, March 6, 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE:

St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach, Dana Point, Orange County, California

Accredited journalists may obtain speaker details upon request.

Media invited to VIP luncheon and Q&A. RSVP required: 310-839-1400 for luncheon and roundtable discussions with approximately 30 major water leaders from California, state and the nation.

WHY:

It is widely accepted water will be the "oil" of the 21st century. Unlike oil, however, the planet cannot survive without water. Ecosystem and human health--the quality of life on the planet--depend upon water. The Urban Water Research Center presents an afternoon of discussion with water leaders--including members of water boards of Southern California, engineers, water keepers, and researchers.

The media, including environmental, science, business and technology editors are invited to participate in these discussions and encouraged to learn more about the water issues for readers and viewers. Cameras permitted upon request.

Topics:

How are we preparing for climate change?

What is meant by "adaptation" and what is meant by "mitigation" and how do these concepts affect the planning for sustainable water resources?

What types of water recycling are feasible?

What role does integrated water management play in Southern California?

Is there one major issue that water managers are concerned about?

How does remote sensing, the use of satellites, fit into water management?

What is UNESCO's role in the area of water in the world?

Additional Highlights:

Lunchtime 12:30 pm: Screening of film, "Running Dry" Call to Action, narrated by Jane Seymour, will be introduced by award winning writer, director and producer Jim Thebaut. http://www.runningdry.org/trailer.html

1:30 -- 4 pm: Media/Panel Discussion

NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit the University of California Irvine Urban Water Research Center website http://www.uwrc.uci.edu/ or call 949-824-3442.

Directions: St. Regis Monarch at Dana Point is equidistant from both Los Angeles and San Diego. www.stregismonarchbeach.com/

Address: One Monarch Beach, Dana Point, CA - 949-234-3200

Source: Business Wire

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