Texas and other states are outgrowing their water supplies. This session explores some of the many alternatives that are being pursued publicly and privately to stretch water supplies to meet our needs. The final solution will involve a mix of public policy makers, institutions, scientists, and the public working toward consensus despite multiple objectives. Presenters will describe efforts in a variety of areas to manage water shortages. Topics may include water resource investigations, decision support systems, stakeholder participation, public/private initiatives, desalination systems, pipeline proposals, water conservation, underground storage and recovery, and many others.