The 4th in the new series is a presentation titled Comparative Analysis of Assured Water Supply Policies and Regulations Across the Western United States and Texas at the Municipal, County, and State Level. Presented by Brenda Chapa a fellow of the Earthshare Texas Green Leaders program. Brenda will present her newly completed research project for the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance which includes a review of assured water supply policies, laws, and regulations at the municipal, county, and state level in the Western United States as compared to those policies within Texas. She will outline the comparative analysis, policy recommendations, and suggested areas for future research including recommendations for current and projected high-growth areas of Texas.