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Water Science and Technology Board: Fall 2020 Board Meeting

October 7 - 8, 2020

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Exploring Pressing Issues at the Interface of Water Science and Environmental Justice

Day 1 | Day 2

On October 7-8, the Water Science and Technology Board (WSTB) will explore equity and environmental justice across a range of issues, including water availability, drinking water quality, and flood risk and recovery. Through a series of flash talks and panel discussions on October 7, WSTB will provide a forum for broader conversation and potential action on these important issues. On October 8, WSTB invites you to join them in reflections on the prior day's discussions, as well as briefings on recently completed activities.

This event is free to attend via Zoom or webcast, but registration is required.

Day 1 - October 7, 2020

Flash Talks:

Speakers:

  • Stephen Gasteyer
    Michigan State University
  • Yolanda J. McDonald
    Vanderbilt University
  • Kristi Pullen Fedinick
    Natural Resources Defense Council
  • Eric Tate
    University of Iowa
  • T. Daryl Vigil
    Jicarilla Apache Nation Water Administrator

Panel Discussion:
Exploring Priority Issues at the Interface of Water Science and Environmental Justice

Moderator: Cathy Kling, WSTB Chair

Framing Questions for Panelists to Discuss:

  • What are the most pressing issues at the interface of environmental justice and water?

  • For which issues could examination of water science and policy contribute most toward meaningful solutions?

  • How could the National Academies and the Water Science and Technology Board most effectively leverage their capabilities in helping to address these issues and challenges?

Panelists:

  • Sacoby Wilson, University of Maryland
  • Isha Ray, University of California, Berkeley
  • Radhika Fox, U.S. Water Alliance

Day 2 - October 8, 2020

Overview of Recently Completed WSTB Activities:

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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