Great Opportunity for New Board Members and Anyone Interested in Learning More

Go beyond the headlines of California’s drought and groundwater issues and gain a deeper understanding of the state’s water issues at our Water 101 workshop on Feb. 5-6 in West Sacramento.

With an all-star line-up featuring top experts and policymakers, the first day of our popular workshop explores the history and geography of the state’s water infrastructure, offers a primer on water rights and where they come into play, and explains which agencies regulate water and how you can work with the state Legislature.

It also delves into hot topics such as the new Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and what’s next in implementing the landmark legislation as well as funding opportunities from the water bond passed by voters in November.

The optional second day serves as a primer on governance for water board directors and discusses how to work with the media.

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Among the speakers are:

• Lester Snow, former California natural resources secretary and director of the state Department of Water Resources who now heads the California Water Foundation. Snow will discuss the state’s new groundwater law, among other hot topics.
• Tina Cannon Leahy, the principal consultant for the California Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee. She will give a behind-the-scenes look at the state Legislature and discuss the current legislative issues and how to work with lawmakers.
• Kim Delfino, California Water Commission member and California director for Defenders of Wildlife. She will discuss the next steps to the water bond that was approved by voters in November and the increasing role that alternative supplies such as recycling play in the make-up of the state’s water supplies