The Future of Water
4-weeks (first 4) | Registration opens 2/14/2026 9:00 AM EST
Four challenges to the planet's water resources will be examined: (1) Why does society allow entities to own water? (2) How will water supplies meet the growing demand in growing urban areas? (3) What are the implications of surface water degradation? and (4) How are groundwater resources being used and abused? Each topic will be explained, and strategies to address each issue will be discussed. Relevant articles and video materials will be distributed prior to each class.
Paul Ciminello
Paul Ciminello is a retired environmental consultant who focused on environmental investigations and remediation with a particular concern for groundwater. Paul received dual Master's Degrees in Hydrology/Hydrogeology and Public Policy Analysis from Duke University in 1986 and had over 30 years of experience in environmental consulting before retiring in 2019. In addition, Paul has been an adjunct instructor at Marist College since 1999, teaching courses in the Department of Science including "Environmental Investigations and Remediation" and "Introduction to Environmental Issues".