Fall 2026 | Mondays & Wednesdays | 1:00–2:15 p.m. | HOS 282
Interested in learning how water management decisions shape communities, infrastructure, and sustainability across the American West? Enroll in CEE 495/695: Leadership in Water Systems: Sustainability and Resilience Across the American West, an interdisciplinary course taught by The Honorable Camille Calimlim Touton, former Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
This course explores the systems, stories, and solutions that influence water management throughout the western United States. Students will examine how decisions are made at the intersection of science, engineering, governance, infrastructure, and changing hydrology, particularly under conditions of scarcity and uncertainty. Through case studies, applied projects, and structured dialogue, participants will develop collaborative strategies to advance sustainability and resilience in complex water systems.
Topics Include:
- How water decisions are made across local, state, Tribal, federal, and private sectors
- The role of engineering, science, law, infrastructure, and community in water management
- Conflict resolution and collaboration in high-stakes environments
- Basin governance and Western water challenges
- Communicating technical issues for real-world impact and leadership development
Ideal For Students Interested In:
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Public Administration
- Law and Policy
- Infrastructure and Sustainability
- Leadership and Public Service
This course is designed for students who want to understand water as an infrastructure system, a public trust, and a leadership challenge.
Register Now: Search for CEE 495 or CEE 695 in MyÐÔÊӽ紫ý.
For additional information, contact: Mariacamille.touton@unlv.edu.