With National Groundwater Awareness Week approaching and 2024 marking the 10ᵗʰ anniversary of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in California, these Water Education Foundation tours and events will help you gain a deeper understanding of groundwater fundamentals and the work being done to bring aquifers into balance. Seating is limited and tickets are going fast!

Water 101 Workshop, April 5

Our annual daylong course on California water includes a session on the Fundamentals of California Groundwater, which will provide an overview of the state’s groundwater resources, its importance in the state’s water supply, its history of use and overuse and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Learn what other topics will be covered and register here.

Water 101 Groundwater Tour, April 4

Workshop participants can also register for an optional groundwater tour the day before the Water 101 workshop.The tour will travel to farms, cities and facilities in the Sacramento region to learn firsthand about groundwater management. You’ll hear from organizations working to meet SGMA requirements and speakers who will address subsidence, recharge, groundwater quality, conjunctive use and more. Register here.

Central Valley Tour, April 24-26

This 3-day tour travels the length of the San Joaquin Valley, which has struggled with either too much water via floods or little to no surface water deliveries. The Valley also faces increasing pressure to reduce groundwater use to sustainable levels while dealing with water quality and access challenges for disadvantaged communities. Renowned groundwater expert Thomas Harter will be on board providing context for the three days as the tour explores topics such as groundwater banking and recharge, agricultural and domestic supply, subsidence and more. Register here.

Toward Sustainable Groundwater in Agriculture, June 18-20

Don’t miss the must-attend groundwater conference of 2024 focused on the world’s agricultural regions. The 3ʳᵈ International Conference Linking Science & Policy returns to San Francisco for the first time since 2016 to highlight the latest scientific, management, legal and policy advances for sustaining groundwater resources in agricultural regions across California and around the world.

Plus, whether you are a new company seeking exposure to a global audience or an established organization with a strong track record in the field of groundwater, stay tuned for details on how this conference will provide a variety of sponsorship opportunities to set yourself apart and reach new clients. Register here.