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(Washington D.C.)- On Tuesday, April 6, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano visited the UC Irvine campus to meet with students and researchers working on water issues and participate in an open forum with students who are focusing their studies on water.
“It is critical for the well-being of our water supply that our scientists, students and law makers work closely and communicate on water issues,” Napolitano said. “The tremendous potential I have seen and heard today will only be realized if our brightest students know how to communicate with policy makers as they continue on in their careers. We do want to listen – it just takes a little extra effort on both sides to get the word across. I encourage water programs in campuses across the country to communicate more not only with one another, but with their elected representatives and policy makers as well.”
The Congresswoman listened to presentations from a number of researchers and scientists, including James Famiglietti, who worked on the GRACE project that used satellite imaging to reveal dangerously low groundwater levels in California late last year. Napolitano also participated in an open forum entitled “Strengthening a Bridge between Policy Makers and Research,” in which students working in the many scientific and social fields related to water were free to ask the Congresswoman questions about water policy and the political process.
Napolitano is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
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