Location: Various sites in Butte County

Sponsored By: CA Department of Water Resources; Inland Northern Science Project (INSP); Water Education Foundation and partners.

Register: Please click here to register or contact Dr. Anne Stephens at akstephens@csuchico.edu or 530-828-1534 for questions.

Description: Join the Inland Northern Science Project (INSP), California Department of Water Resources, and Project WET as we explore the impact of a changing climate within the Feather River watershed and projects designed to increase ecological and climate resiliency within the State Water Project – one of the most important water supply sources for the entire state.

The institute dates are June 17-18, October 4 or 11 for a Feather River Salmon kayak trip and a late afternoon Zoom meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2025 to share curriculum project summaries.

Highlights of the Butte Water Institute include:

• Learning about the impact of wildfire on the Feather River watershed;
• Visiting a US Geological Survey research site and engaging with the researchers to better understand how soil moisture affects water supply within the Feather River watershed;
• Training in Project WET and receiving Project WET’s new Water & Earth Systems guide;
• Learning about the importance of Oroville Dam and key features of the State Water Project;
• A Fall canoe trip on the Feather River during the fall salmon migration;
• A $100/day stipend that will be paid upon conclusion of the institute, including a day to complete a curriculum integration project;
• An opportunity to purchase 2 units of credit through CSU Chico.

The $50 registration fee includes all materials, breakfast and lunch. Registration is limited to 30 participants.