ACWA 2011 Fall Conference - Wednesday General Session

 

Presentation of 2011 Stephen K. Hall ACWA Water Law & Policy Scholarship

Winner

 

"Mood Over Matter: Are Californians Too Worried About the Economy to Care About Water?"

 

With unemployment hovering around 10 percent and headlines awash with bad news, polls show Californians are not in a good mood. Though experts say investing in water infrastructure creates jobs and strengthens the economy, are Californians feeling too gloomy to make the connection?

 

Pollster Mark DiCamillo of the Field Research Corporation shares insights

into voter sentiment on taxes, fees and jobs and the latest views on public works spending in today's climate.

 

Keynote Speaker:

Mark DiCamillo

Senior Vice President

Field Research Corporation

Director, The Field Poll