California Water: The Future of a Vital Resource
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Institute of World Culture, Concord Hall
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Mon, Mar 23 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Address (map)
IWC, Concord Hall, 1407 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Institute of World Culture, Concord Hall
California Water: The Future of a Vital Resource
Speaker: Amy Steinfeld
Monday, March 23, 2026
7:00 – 8:30 pm (pacific time)
Free and Open to All
In-person: Concord Hall, 1407 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
Livestream: www.youtube.com/@iwcinsantabarbara/streams
Amy Steinfeld, drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the water industry, will demystify the complex world of California water.
She will examine modern demands, explore the engineering marvels that defy geography, and unpack the state’s enduring hydrologic paradox: 75% of the water falls in Northern California, while 75% of demand lies in Southern California.
She will also provide an inside look at Santa Barbara’s unique and diverse water supplies.
You will walk away with a sharper understanding of how California is preparing for more intense swings between drought and deluge.
Amy Steinfeld is a land use and water attorney working in Santa Barbara.
