Go beyond the headlines and gain a deeper understanding of how water is managed and moved across California during our annual Water 101 Workshop on March 26. 

One of our most popular events, the daylong workshop at Cal State Sacramento’s Harper Alumni Center offers anyone new to California water issues or newly elected to a water district board — and anyone who wants a refresher — a chance to gain a solid statewide grounding on water resources. Leading experts are on the agenda for the workshop that details the historical, legal and political facets of water management in the state.

Don’t miss a once-a-year opportunity from the only organization in California providing comprehensive, unbiased information about water resources across the West. See more details and what past attendees say here. 

Optional Watershed Tour

Attendees at the Water 101 workshop have the option of participating in a daylong ‘watershed’ journey that will take you from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, along the American River and into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to learn about forest health, reservoir operations, habitat restoration, groundwater recharge, Delta water quality and more.

Led by Foundation staff and featuring a host of other water experts, the tour will include a firsthand look at efforts to better handle the effects of climate change through a “Supershed Approach” that stretches from the headwaters to the valley floor.

Seats are filling up quickly, so register here for one of the two ticket options while they last:

1. Workshop Only
2. Workshop + Tour

Exclusive Sponsorships Available

Current Foundation member organizations have access to sponsorship opportunities for the workshop, which is a prime networking event for water professionals in attendance! Both exclusive and general sponsor options are available. View details of the various sponsorship levels and benefits here and reach out to Deputy Director Patrick Dunlap via email for any questions.

Experience Water Issues in the San Joaquin Valley Firsthand

There’s no better way than our Central Valley Tour April 22-24 to learn directly from farmers, water managers, disadvantaged communities and others about how they’re meeting the San Joaquin Valley’s challenges, where water supply and use have often been in national headlines. This tour won’t be offered in 2027!

Implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, land repurposing, frequent drought, dwindling surface water supplies, water quality concerns and land subsidence are just some of the topics covered. Along the way, we’ll explore efforts to sustain one of the nation’s most productive agricultural regions. 

Remaining seats are going fast so get more details and register here while they last!