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\nWater is one of Arizona&rsquo\;s most critical and most complex \;opportunities. As ongoing negotiations around the Colorado River continue to shape the region&rsquo\;s water supply\, the decisions being made today will have lasting implications for our economy\, communities\, and future growth. \;
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\nJoin us for an important AZ in Focus conversation \;on Wednesday\, June 10th \;as we bring together leaders from key water agencies\, \;including Central Arizona Project (CAP)\, Salt River Project (SRP)\, and the City of Phoenix Water Services Department\, \;to explore what lies ahead for Arizona&rsquo\;s water future. \;
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\nThis panel will provide a clear\, practical look at: \;
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- The current state of Arizona&rsquo\;s water supply and the evolving outlook \n
- How Colorado River negotiations and policy decisions could \;impact \;Arizona \; \n
- What businesses should understand about water availability\, planning\, and risk \; \n
- How local leaders\, agencies\, and policymakers are working to ensure long-term sustainability \; \n
- What residents and employers can expect in the years ahead \; \n
\nPanelists:
Greg Adams\, Senior Attorney\, Central Arizona Project (CAP) \;
\nGreg Adams is a Senior Attorney at Central \;Arizona Project. \; He works primarily on Colorado River related legal \;matters. \; He \;represented Central \;Arizona \;Project \;on the key agreements for implementation of the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan \;within Arizona and \;is \;a \;part of the negotiating team \;for the Post-2027 Guidelines for Colorado River Operations. \;Prior to joining Central Arizona Project\, he was a partner in the Phoenix office \;of \;Fennemore\, \;where he represented clients on various water \;and natural resource \;related matters. \; \; \; \; \; \;
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\nChrista McJunkin\, Senior Director Water Supply and System\, Salt River Project (SRP) \;
\nChrista has a B.S. in Environmental Science from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Public Administration from Arizona State University. She has spent her career working in Arizona \;water policy\, planning\, and resource management\, with experience in both the public and private sectors. Since joining SRP in 2011\, she has held leadership roles focused on water resource planning\, supply reliability\, and sustainable growth. As Senior Director of Water Supply and System\, she oversees SRP&rsquo\;s water resource management\, engineering\, transmission\, and water delivery operations. \;
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\nDr. Maxwell Wilson\, Water Resources Management Advisor\, City of Phoenix City Manager&rsquo\;s Office \;
\nDr. Max Wilson is the Water Resources Management Advisor for the City of Phoenix where he advises Mayor\, Council\, and City leadership on water resource issues and is responsible for developing and implementing the City&rsquo\;s water resource strategy. Max previously served as Deputy Water Services Director and Water Conservation Coordinator. Prior to joining the City\, \;Max was the Sustaining Flows Manager at Friends of the Verde River\, where he worked to promote sustainability in Phoenix&rsquo\;s headwaters by keeping the Verde River healthy and flowing. Max holds BS\, MS\, and PhD degrees in Biology from Arizona State University\, where he studied a variety of land and water planning issues from the Tibetan Plateau to Beijing and Shanghai.
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Whether \;you&rsquo\;re \;a business leader\, policymaker\, or engaged community member\, this discussion will offer valuable insights into how Arizona is navigating one of the most pressing issues facing our state. \;
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\nDon&rsquo\;t \;miss this opportunity to hear directly from the experts shaping Arizona&rsquo\;s water strategy \;and to be part of the conversation about our shared future. \;
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\nThe AZ in Focus community conversation series \;convenes \;community leaders for \;an intimate opportunity to connect with high-level Valley business and public policy professionals \;to learn about \;and \;discuss insider information\, and smart\, sustainable solutions to critical economic and policy issues in our state.
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