Keeping California “Water Strong” Focus of ACWA Conference
The Association of California Water Agencies’ (ACWA) today announced Keeping “CA Water Strong” through solid water infrastructure, sustainable groundwater systems and forward-thinking water policy will be the focus of 2017 Fall Conference & Exhibition in Anaheim Nov. 28 – Dec. 1.
An estimated 1,600 local and state water leaders will gather at the four-day event where they will attend more than 80 meetings, panel discussions, forums, presentations and keynote addresses. Topics to be explored range from navigating climate change in the Sierra to desalination, innovative water rate structures and advances in recycled water.
On. Nov. 30, the keynote luncheon address will be presented by Alan Mikkelsen, acting commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, who will provide an update on federal issues emanating from Washington, D.C.
Highlights of the conference include:
- Nov. 29: Statewide Issue Forum titled: “Can we Close the ‘Deal’ on WaterFix?”
- Nov. 29: Statewide Issue Forum titled: “Finding a Path Forward for Renewed Health of California Headwaters”
- Nov. 29: Regional Issues Forum titled: “Navigating Climate Change in the Sierra”
- Nov. 30: Town Hall session titled: “State Water Board’s Development of a Plan for a Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Program – Can the State and Local Water Agencies Get on the Same Page?”
- Nov. 30: Water industry trends program titled: “What’s the Potential for Increased Groundwater Replenishment?”
- Dec. 1: breakfast titled: “Devastation and Destruction: A Story of Response and Resiliency”
To view the full conference program, click here.
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