Western Governors, Experts say Potential Water Crisis Looms without Smarter Water Planning, Management

The demand for water across the West is beginning to outstrip supplies, and states have no time to waste in averting a potential crisis, said Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, Chairman of the Western Governors’ Association, at the opening day of WGA’s Annual Meeting on Sunday.

"It’s a combination of increasing demands for our growing population and the economy, as well as the uncertainty in supply due to drought and climate change," Schweitzer said. "As a region, we have to become more aggressive and a lot smarter in how we manage this resource."

Robert Glennon, author of "Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What To Do About It ," pointed out ways the crisis already is affecting communities, states and the region and how to turn it around.

Tom Iseman

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