Speakers Series: Santa Barbara’s Diverse Water System, Past & Present

“Food for Thought”

with Jasmine Showers

Water Resources Analyst, City of Santa Barbara, Public Works

  • When: Sunday, September 14th
  • Presentation at 2PM
  • Meet & greet reception with light refreshments to follow.
  • Where: The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake
  •  Admission: Donation (includes Lecture and Admission to the Nature Center)

 

Guest speaker Jasmine Showers will present a lecture on Santa Barbara’s Diverse

Water System, Past & Present

Jasmine will highlight the long history of water conservation in Santa Barbara as well as the City’s diverse water portfolio. The City of Santa Barbara has invested in developing water sources and manages one of the most diverse water portfolios in California. City water sources include Lake Cachuma, Gibraltar/Mission Tunnel, groundwater, State Water Project, desalination, and recycled water. The city also has a robust history of water conservation and relies on continued water conservation from customers to effectively manage the water supplies to meet demand. This presentation will provide an overview of each of the City’s water supply sources.

More about our presenters:

Jasmine Showers

Jasmine Showers is a Water Resources Analyst for the City of Santa Barbara. She has worked as part of the City’s Water Supply and Services Team for seven years and is passionate about water supply management. Jasmine graduated from UCSB’s Bren School of Environmental Science and Management with a master’s degree specialization in Water Resources Management. At the City of Santa Barbara, Jasmine works on water supply planning, monthly water production reporting and monitors monthly water consumption.

About The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake

The Neal Taylor Nature Center (NTNC) is located within Cachuma Recreational Area in a picturesque old ranch house. Developed and operated by a corps of committed volunteers, it offers exhibits on the local valley and mountain environment for all ages, emphasizing hands-on exhibits for children of all ages.

Nature Center & Gift Store Hours

Thursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Nature Center Admission: Donations Appreciated

(There is a $10.00 County Park Entrance Fee per vehicle)

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