Professional Affiliation

Co-Director of the Pacific Institute’s Water Program

Expert Bio

Heather Cooley is Co-Director of the Pacific Institute’s Water Program and conducts and oversees research on an array of water issues, such as the connections between water and energy, sustainable water use and management, and the hydrologic impacts of climate change.  Cooley has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Award for Outstanding Achievement and her work was recognized when the Pacific Institute received the first U.S. Water Prize in 2011.