Elvy Barton ([email protected]) is senior manager of the water and forest sustainability group at the Salt River Project (SRP). Her team leads SRP's efforts on water conservation and forest health. In addition to working at SRP, Barton is an Academic Associate for Arizona State University's school of sustainability. Prior to working at SRP, Barton was a senior policy advisor at the Arizona legislature, working on natural resource and water policy. Barton has a bachelor’s degree in political science, a master's degree in public administration and an executive master’s degree in sustainability leadership from Arizona State University.