Attending our annual Executive Briefing on March 23 is more than just hearing in-depth discussions on the hottest water topics.

Mingle and network with attendees at the hosted reception after the conference, and bid throughout the day on some fun outings and baskets of California products during an auction that benefits our Water Leaders program.

Auction items include lunch with water policy experts such as former Natural Resources Secretary Lester Snow; a weeklong stay at a lake-front cabin in Idaho; and a VIP tour of Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico.

You can also bid on a guided fly-fishing trip on the lower Sacramento River, a trip on the Napa Valley wine train and an overnight stay in Temecula wine country in Southern California.

There will be plenty of California goods and products, including wine baskets and a gift box with various olive oils and balsamic vinegar produced in Ojai, Calif.

Proceeds from the auction benefit the Water Leaders class, a one-year program that attracts members from all stakeholder groups, deepens their understanding of California water issues and instills leadership skills.

Click here to learn more about the Executive Briefing and to register online. New for this year is a reduced rate for nonprofits and university students and professors.