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Water Expert Joins Staff of The Nature Conservancy

Sacramento, Calif.—January 27, 2005—The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization, has hired Anthony M. Saracino to guide its involvement in water planning and policy in California. Mr. Saracino fills a new position as Director of Water Policy.   

Mr. Saracino is a widely recognized expert in water management, with a particular expertise in groundwater and conjunctive use. He most recently served as Senior Principal for Schlumberger Water Services. Before joining Schlumberger, he was the founding Principal of Saracino-Kirby, Inc., a water resource planning and management firm.

Mr. Saracino’s other accomplishments include serving as a founding board member and past President of the Groundwater Resources Association of California and serving as vice chair of the Association of California Water Agencies Groundwater Committee. He is also the author of numerous papers and presentations, and is a co-author of the recently-updated California Groundwater Management handbook.

The Nature Conservancy has a history of close collaboration with public and private interests on measures addressing California’s water management challenges. The Conservancy’s work includes involvement in aquatic system restoration at major sites such as the Cosumnes River, Sacramento River, and many other waterways; a long-term partnership with the Bay-Delta Authority (CALFED); and a leadership role in securing the passage of state bond measures (most recently, Propositions 40 and 50) to fund activities ranging from water planning and water conservation to land acquisition.