Kathryn Sorensen, Director of Research at the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University discussed regional water planning, water conservation, monitoring aquifer levels, Verde River flow, Big Chino pipeline issues, population growth and legislative issues.

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Ms. Sorensen served for many years as Director of Phoenix Water Services, as well as Director of the City of Mesa Water Resources Department. In these roles she was responsible for the delivery of safe, clean, reliable water for millions of Arizonans, and significantly advanced the sustainable management of water resources in Arizona and the Colorado River basin. In her position at Arizona State University, she oversees the research efforts of the Kyl Center for Water Policy, serves as a Professor of Practice at the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, and contributes to the Global Futures Laboratory.