Read a summary of the January 2017 Knight Risser Prize Symposium with photos and complete audio and video here.
A hidden reservoir, groundwater sustains Californians through otherwise crippling droughts, and enables a way of life on the Great Plains. After a century of heavy use enabled by deep wells and powerful pumps, western aquifers are being drawn perilously low. As groundwater reform takes hold in California and other communities grapple with shortages, will we be able to save this resource?
At the symposium, Ian James will joined by a distinguished panel of western water experts and journalists for a conversation about the future of groundwater in the West. The event will be followed by a reception with light refreshments.
Panel Discussion, Award Presentation and Q&A Session
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017
4:15-6:30pm
Paul Brest Hall West
555 Salvatierra Walk
Stanford University
Panelists
Dawn E. Garcia, Moderator
Director, JSK Journalism Fellowships
Stanford University
Ian James
Reporter, The Desert Sun
Winner, 2016 Knight-Risser Prize
for "Pumped Dry"
Felicity Barringer
Writer in Residence
Bill Lane Center for the American West
Stanford University
Leon Szeptycki
Executive Director
Water in the West Project
Stanford University
The discussion will be followed by a public reception. Please RSVP using the form below. by Wednesday, January 18.
Logistics
Parking on campus is free after 4pm. View a map of walking directions from Wilbur Field Garage.
Read a summary of the January 2017 Knight Risser Prize Symposium with photos and complete audio and video here.