The Future of the Colorado River - Panel Discussion and Networking Breakfast

About this Program

The current management guidelines for the Colorado River expire in 2026. The seven Colorado River Basin states, various tribal nations, and Mexico are working to find consensus on how to allocate the river's water in the future. It's a particularly challenging task in the face of growing demand, shrinking supplies and a changing climate -- and it's of critical importance for our region. About 60% of San Diego County's water supply comes from the Colorado River, largely through a conservation-and-transfer agreement with the Imperial Irrigation District, which holds priority water rights on the river. Join us to hear from leaders as they discuss those issues and others critical to the future of the Colorado River. Q&A will follow the moderated panel discussion.

Free to the public  Pre-registration required. For info on UCSD Park & Market Event suggested parking click here. 

About the Panelists

Carl Nettleton (Moderator) President, Nettleton Strategies

Sally Spener, Foreign Affairs Officer, International Boundary and Water Commission

Dan Denham, General Manager, San Diego County Water Authority

Tina Shields, Water Department Manager, Imperial Irrigation District

Jordan Joaquin, Member and Past President, Quechan Indian Tribe of Fort Yuma Indian Reservation

Carlos A. de la Parra, Founding Partner, Centro Luken de Estrategias en Agua y Medio Ambiente in Tijuana