Acknowledgements

A number of individuals have been instrumental in guiding me through my research on water for my professional report. The result of their guidance, patience, and feedback is this completed report. A special thank you goes to my faculty advisor, Professor David L. Feldman. He has been supportive in every stage of the report, from its inception through its completion. His course on water policy inspired me as an undergraduate and introduced me to the water field, which I would go on to study as a graduate student. Thank you for the wealth of information you have shared. Another notable thank you goes to my client and advisor, Professor William J. Cooper of the Urban Water Research Center. He has been instrumental in guiding me through the issue of water quality. His assistance in getting me in contact with water agency representatives was an important undertaking that I am deeply thankful for. I would like to thank the Orange County Water District representatives who met with me to discuss their outreach efforts: Eleanor Torres and Gina Pineda. I would also like to thank Jeffrey Mosher of the National Water Research Institute for his help. Finally, I would like to thank my family for their encouragement and patience during the many hours spent working on this report. A special thank you goes to my mother, who inspired me to pursue my passion for environmental planning and obtain a graduate degree.