Panel 5 - 2:15 PM-3:30 PM The Ideal Dam Organized by UC Hastings College of the Law A lively, collaborative discussion about whether there is an ideal dam. Questions for the panelists will focus on best practices for statewide dam reform to mitigate and adapt to climate change. This includes the pros and cons of using dams or other alternatives to address a variety of climate-related issues. We will take a critical look at the types of dams that are most beneficial and the process of choosing which dams to upgrade and which to remove. Elements to consider in choosing valuable dams include reducing anticipated floods, hydropower potential, access to clean water, tribal rights, and ecological impacts both upstream and downstream. Tim Ramirez, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission / Central Valley Flood Protection Board Lisa Belenky, Center for Biological Diversity Anecita Agustinez, California Department of Water Resources https://www.waterlawsymposium.org/