Are you an emerging leader passionate about shaping the future of water in California or across the Colorado River Basin? The Water Education Foundation will be hosting two dynamic water leadership programs in 2026 – one focused on California water issues and the other on the Colorado River Basin. These competitive programs are designed for rising stars from diverse sectors who are ready to deepen their water knowledge, strengthen their leadership skills and collaborate on real-world water challenges. Applications for the California Program are open now, and the Colorado River Program application window will open in mid-November.