We (Kate & Laura) were inspired to start this ASB journey by our concern for what we had heard about the drought in California and what the trend could mean for all of our futures. The process of developing, planning and executing this trip was challenging, but well beyond worth it for us. We felt so lucky to have such passionate, engaged and intelligent participants on our trip, their thoughts and contibutions to discussions made the trip what it was. We are also so very thankful for all the people we met with throughout the trip. Everyone we spoke to had an amazing story to tell and something real to teach us. Countless people went far out of their way to help us and we could not have done it without them. Below is our portfolio, a document that records the basis of what went into the planning portion of this trip. Additionally, here is a link to the Rice ASB website that explained what our trip intially looked like. < https://ccl.rice.edu/students/learn/alternative-spring-break-participant/a-glass-half-full/ >