The extensiveness and duration of the drought is posing long-term policy decisions for counties related to land use, economic development, and human services. The conversation will explore how State and local policy decisions could have long term impacts on agriculture and ranching; sale or transfers of ag water to urban uses; loss or conversion of ag lands; and how drought-caused changes may impact the food availability.  The broader economic and employment impacts to communities and to county human services programs will also be discussed.   Local perspectives beyond the immediate water shortages will be examined to assess the potential consequences and responses to of these and other drought-related impacts.

Facilitators: Napa County Supervisor Diane Dillon and San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson.