My Thoughts on One Water

The era of extreme weather in an increasingly risky world is calling into question our relationship with water.  From needed flood control in dense urban centers to reusing wastewater for drinking, redefining the separation of stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water is critical for a more sustainable and resilient future.  Water is water is an emerging trend that will require leadership focused more on integrative and holistic planning that breaks the barriers and boundaries of water planning silos.  Thinking only in terms of water silos misses the constraints and opportunities embedded in a more complete and systematic understanding of the environmental, economic, and social dynamics of a critical natural resource.