Since graduating from UC Berkeley, Mr. Watson has been building teams that find innovative solutions to the challenges associated with developing water and hydropower projects. He has worked in all phases of the project development lifecycle and focuses on risk management, and quality to deliver value.  Mr. Watson is currently the General Manager responsible for advancing the Sites Reservoir in an adaptable manner to provide dry year water supplies to both improve water supply reliability and provide water dedicated to environmental benefits.

Synopsis

In an ever-changing environmental and hydrologic landscape, developing additional water storage in California remains challenging. The Sites Project Authority has a bold vision that also includes providing water dedicated for environmental benefits, which currently doesn’t exist. With the next drought just around the corner, Mr. Watson will discuss some of the challenges to developing the Sites Reservoir Project.