'California Water: Crisis or Crossroads'

Water has become one of California's most polarizing issues, pitting North vs. South, farms vs. cities, and Democrat vs. Republican.  Recent news is dominated by stories of drought, shortages, and pollution.  Should the state spend billions on new dams and a Peripheral Canal?  What can be done to reverse the collapse of once-vibrant salmon fisheries?  Join Pacific Institute research hydrologist Matthew Heberger in a discussion on how insecurity over our most vital resource poses threats to our health, environment, and economy - and how we need to change the way we think about, use, and manage water in the 21st century.

Speaker: Matthew Heberger is a research associate with the Pacific Institute in Oakland, California. He has spent the last 13 years working on water issues as a consulting engineer, in water policy in Washington DC, and as a hygiene and sanitation educator in West Africa. He's currently researching issues related to water supply and water quality, water-energy connections, and the impacts of climate change on water resources.

Cost: $33 for Buffet Dinner- includes salad, various entrees, dessert and beverage (no charge for attending only the presentation)

Reservations: RSVP for the dinner by Wednesday, January 12^th, 2011 to the Section office by e-mail at office@calacs.org or call (510) 351-9922. You may pre-pay by sending your check to Cal. Section ACS at 2950 Merced St., #225, San Leandro CA 94577.