ACWA Regions 6 & 7 San Joaquin Valley Water Forum 2024

• Coalinga, CA

Registration closed
(On-site registration available if space permits)

ACWA Regions 6 & 7 San Joaquin Valley Water Forum

Water Forum Event Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
Event Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Location: Harris Ranch: 24505 W Dorris Ave, Coalinga, CA 93210

Join us for the annual ACWA San Joaquin Valley Water Forum, a premier event dedicated to exploring the critical issues and innovative solutions surrounding water management in one of California’s most vital regions. This forum will bring together leading experts, policymakers, and community stakeholders for a day of insightful discussions and collaborative problem-solving.

Preliminary program agenda available HERE.

Event Highlights:

• Panel Discussions: Engage with a series of in-depth panel discussions covering a range of topics crucial to the region’s water management:
  • Navigating Funding for Capital Projects: Explore innovative funding strategies available to special districts for infrastructure and facility projects.
  • Overcoming Regulatory Barriers in Water Management: Delve into the regulatory frameworks shaping water management and hear from diverse agencies navigating those challenges.
  • Sustainable Groundwater Management: Examine the current challenges facing participants and offer insights into what the future holds for groundwater management in the San Joaquin Valley.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow attendees, share ideas, and foster partnerships that could lead to impactful collaborations and solutions.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Pre-Registration Fee: ACWA Member $60 | Non-member $90

Onsite Registration Fee: Onsite registrations will be accommodated as space permits.

Registration Fee Includes: Lunch, Refreshments and Materials

Online Registration Deadline: September 27, 2024 or until space is full.

Cancellations Deadline: September 27, 2024, 5 p.m. (PST) to receive reimbursement. Cancellation must be in writing. Substitutions can be made by requesting it in writing by October 7. After that date, substitutions can be handled onsite at the event. Event details are subject to change and registrants will be notified by e-mail if changes occur.

SUGGESTED HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Harris Ranch
24505 W Dorris Ave, Coalinga, CA 9321
(559)-935-0717
Starting rate at $179 + tax

Questions:
Contact Senior Regional Affairs Representative, Michael Cervantes, or call (916) 669-2380

ACWA has recently changed its business practices and now only accepts credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX) for payment of event registrations. We appreciate your understanding. Please contact events@acwa.com with any questions.

This event is presented by the ACWA Regions 6 & 7 Boards 2024-2025

ACWA Region 6 Board 2024 – 2025
Chair: Deanna Jackson, Tri-County Water Authority •  Vice Chair:  Sargeant Green, Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
Board Members: Brian Davis, Madera Irrigation District; Ross Franson, Westlands Water District; Charlotte Gallock, Kings River Conservation District; Justin Rowe, Dudley Ridge Water District; Darcy Villere, Firebaugh Canal Water District

ACWA Region 7 Board 2024 – 2025
Chair: Sheridan Nicholas, Wheeler Ridge – Maricopa Water Storage District; Tom Barcellos, Lower Tule River Irrigation District
Board Members: Johnny Amaral, Friant Water Authority; Byron Glennan, Rosamond Community Services District; Thomas P. Neisler, Tehachapi – Cummings County Water District; Kris Lawrence, Shafter – Wasco Irrigation District; Trenton Taylor, Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District