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Foundation Event February 23, 2023 - 8:30am - 5:00pm University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law Nick Gray Jenn Bowles Explore a Watershed by Land & Water on our Optional Water 101 Tour California Water Rights, History and Groundwater Among Water 101 Workshop Topics Water 101 Workshop Offers Rookies & Veterans Alike a Chance to Gain a Deeper Understanding of California Water

Water 101 Workshop: The Basics & Beyond
One-day workshop included optional watershed tour the next day

One of our most popular events, our annual Water 101 Workshop detailed the history, geography, legal and political facets of water in California as well as hot topics currently facing the state.

Taught by some of the leading policy and legal experts in California, the one-day workshop on February 23 gave attendees a deeper understanding of the state’s most precious natural resource. View the workshop agenda by clicking here.

The workshop, hosted at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, was beneficial to water district directors, water resource industry staff, engineering and environmental firm personnel, city council members, county supervisors, legislators, legislative staff, press, advocates, attorneys, environmentalists, public interest organizations and others.

Optional Watershed Tour

Workshop attendees were also invited to hit the road with us around the region the next day - Friday, February 24 – for a ‘watershed’ journey that went from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, along the American River and into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Led by Foundation staff and other experts, the tour in part highlighted efforts to replumb the local water management system to better handle the effects of climate change in a “Supershed Approach” that stretches from the headwaters to the valley floor.

What attendees say about our Water 101 Workshop & Tour:

“Informative, fun, broad, varied! Super great introduction to the complexity of issues surrounding water in California.”

“I’ve worked in water for about 4 years now and I feel the information provided really helped tie together several areas of knowledge I knew a little bit about into a complete narrative about water in California.”

“Great workshop. Loved it! Learned a lot and I feel inspired.”

“You folks put on phenomenal events: Well thought-out agenda, logical order, fantastic speakers, and ample breaks/networking opportunities.”

Educational Topics During the Feb. 23 Workshop Sessions Included:

  • History & geography of California water
  • Water rights
  • The big water projects, including State Water Project & Central Valley Project
  • Groundwater use & the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
  • The legal & institutional management framework
  • Water use & demand
  • Water bills in the Legislature & the legislative process

Topics on Feb. 24 Watershed Tour Included:

  • Forest health & high-elevation reservoirs
  • Updated reservoir-operation strategies
  • Salmonid migration & fisheries health
  • Groundwater recharge & conjunctive use
  • ‘Super-shedding’ a watershed against climate change
  • Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta water quality & water supply reliability
  • Importance of the Delta ecosystem to migratory species
  • Delta agriculture & legacy communities

Location:

The workshop on February 23 was held inside the Lecture Hall at McGeorge School of Law, 3327 5th Ave., Sacramento, CA, 95817

The optional one-day Watershed Tour on February 24 started and ended at the Water Education Foundation office, 2151 River Plaza Drive, Suite 205, Sacramento, CA. Check-in began at 7:30 a.m. with departure at 8:00 a.m. and returned no later than 6:30 p.m. Free parking was available on site for the duration of the tour.

Nearby Hotels:

Near McGeorge School of Law, site of the Feb. 23 workshop:

  • Courtyard Sacramento Midtown
  • Hotel Med Park

Near the Water Education Foundation, start & end point of the Feb. 24 tour:

  • Courtyard Sacramento Airport Natomas

    The Foundation has a discounted rate arranged at this hotel that is within walking distance of the office and also offers a shuttle to/from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Contact Nick Gray via email for reservation details.

Pricing Details:

February 23 Workshop Only: $259 and included refreshments, lunch and materials

February 23 Workshop + February 24 Water Tour: $495 and included refreshments, lunch and materials during both the workshop and the tour

Please note: The 1-day tour was only open to those who also attended the workshop the previous day.

A limited amount of scholarship funding was available to pay for a portion of the February 23 workshop. Scholarships were awarded based on a few factors, including:

  • Financial need
  • Reason for scholarship request
  • How the education and experience will be used after the event

Contact Nick Gray via email for more information.

COVID-19 Policy:

The Foundation continues to monitor developments with COVID-19. Precautions will be implemented during the workshop and tour including enhanced sanitation protocols and an agenda/itinerary that utilizes outdoor/open-air spaces when feasible.

Despite these mitigating circumstances, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people gather. All participants should consider their personal choices around harm reduction and risk tolerance in the face of current variants and the likelihood of additional variants emerging in the future.

Acceptance of an assumption of risk waiver was required during registration.

We ask participants not to attend if, within 72 hours of the event date, they have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., a fever of 100.4F or higher, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking muscle pain/achiness, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, nasal congestion, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue or any other symptoms associated with COVID-19 identified by the CDC).

If a participant tests positive or is exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19 within 5 days of the tour start date, they must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the tour start date regardless of their vaccination status.

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

Deadline to cancel and receive a refund was two weeks prior to the date of the event due to vendor commitments. Substitutions were allowed up to five business days before the event. Eventbrite fees are nonrefundable and the remaining amount may be subject to an additional processing fee.

We recognize that unexpected conflicts with our events and tours can occur from time to time. The Water Education Foundation recommends you consider arranging travel insurance from a provider of your choice soon after registration to protect against such unfortunate events.

Continuing Education Credits:

MCLE credits were available only for California attorneys for an additional fee, and may be available for water plant/wastewater plant operators and other vocations/professions. Contact Nick Gray via email with any questions.

McGeorge School of Law
3327 5th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95817
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Sponsors March 17, 2015

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Workshop Sponsor

University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law

McGeorge School of Law offers both JD & Master’s degrees in water, environment and government, ranking No. 20 in 2019 Best Graduate Schools from U.S. News & World Report. Contact McGeorge at graduatelaw@pacific.edu or jharder@pacific.edu for information about McGeorge’s part-time, fully online graduate degrees for working professionals who seek to deepen their expertise in law and policy but who do not need a JD degree.

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Sponsors March 28, 2022

Davids Engineering, Inc.
Tour Sponsor

Since 1993, Davids Engineering has provided agricultural engineering services to public agencies and other water users responsible for managing water resources in the western United States. We believe that sustainable irrigated agriculture is best achieved through enhancing agricultural productivity while improving environmental stewardship. From our initial focus on agricultural water management, we have gradually broadened our technical capabilities to include three tightly integrated groups focusing on Water, Infrastructure, and Technology (WIT).

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Sponsors January 24, 2023

Regional Water Authority
Tour Sponsor

The Regional Water Authority (RWA) is a joint powers authority representing two dozen water providers and affiliates in the greater Sacramento region. RWA is recognized as a leader for its integrated and collaborative approach in assisting its members’ effective management of the region’s water resources in support of a sustainable environment, healthy communities, a vibrant economy, and water supply reliability and resilience under future climate conditions.

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Sponsors June 22, 2018

Placer County Water Agency
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Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) is the primary water resource agency for Placer County, California, with a broad range of responsibilities including water resource planning and management, retail and wholesale supply of drinking water and irrigation water, and production of hydroelectric energy.

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Sponsors February 16, 2023

Sacramento County Water Agency
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The Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) is dedicated to providing safe and reliable drinking water through water supply engineering and operations and maintenance services to over 58,000 homes and businesses in in the Laguna-Vineyard, Mather-Sunrise, Arden/Sierra Oaks, Hood, Northgate, and Southwest Tract areas, including the cities of Rancho Cordova and Elk Grove.

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Foundation Event February 23, 2023 - 8:30am - 5:00pm University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law Nick Gray Jenn Bowles Explore a Watershed by Land & Water on our Optional Water 101 Tour California Water Rights, History and Groundwater Among Water 101 Workshop Topics Water 101 Workshop Offers Rookies & Veterans Alike a Chance to Gain a Deeper Understanding of California Water
McGeorge School of Law
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Sacramento, CA 95817
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  • Agenda - Water 101 Workshop
University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Sponsors March 17, 2015

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Workshop Sponsor

McGeorge School of Law offers both JD & Master’s degrees in water, environment and government, ranking No. 20 in 2019 Best Graduate Schools from U.S. News & World Report. Contact McGeorge at graduatelaw@pacific.edu or jharder@pacific.edu for information about McGeorge’s part-time, fully online graduate degrees for working professionals who seek to deepen their expertise in law and policy but who do not need a JD degree.

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Profile August 13, 2018

Nick Gray
Programs Director

Nick manages many of our workshops, conferences and tours of key water regions across California and the Southwest, bringing attendees up close to dams and other water infrastructure, wildlife areas, farms and other sites involved in water.

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Jennifer Bowles
Profile May 23, 2014

Jenn Bowles
Executive Director

A veteran journalist, Jenn directs the development of Western Water news, the Layperson’s Guide series on key water topics, the Foundation’s Colorado River project, poster maps and tours, and various workshops and conferences. She oversees the Water Leaders program and leads fund-raising, external communications, and website and social media efforts.

In December 2016, she led an international journalism workshop on water issues for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Held in Tehran, the workshop included participants from Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Oman and Malaysia. You can read her blog about the experience here.

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Announcement February 1, 2023

Explore a Watershed by Land & Water on our Optional Water 101 Tour
Journey from the Foothills to the Delta the Day after our Water 101 Workshop

Attendance at our annual Water 101 Workshop includes the option of participating in a daylong ‘watershed’ journey on Friday, Feb. 24, that will take you from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, along the American River and into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

The tour includes an on-the-water lunch cruise aboard the River City Queen as we head down the Sacramento River from the confluence of the American River to the community of Freeport, the “Gateway to the Delta.”

Among the tour stops are Folsom Lake, Nimbus Dam, salmon spawning habitat in the American River, Freeport Regional Water Facility, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Delta farmland and the Delta Cross Channel.

Led by Foundation staff and featuring a host of other water experts, the tour will also 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.

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Announcement January 25, 2023

California Water Rights, History and Groundwater Among Water 101 Workshop Topics
Jump on the bus for an optional watershed tour the next day

Photo shows a presenter at Water 101 Workshop.Don’t miss a once-a-year opportunity at our Water 101 Workshop to get a primer on California’s water history, laws, geography and politics.

One of our most popular events, the annual workshop will be hosted at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento on Thursday, Feb. 23. California’s water basics will be covered by some of the state’s leading policy and legal experts, and participants will have an opportunity to engage directly with the guest speakers during Q&A sessions.

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Announcement January 18, 2023

Water 101 Workshop Offers Rookies & Veterans Alike a Chance to Gain a Deeper Understanding of California Water
Feb. 23 Workshop in Sacramento includes optional one-day Watershed Tour on Feb. 24

Image shows a presenter and some of the audience at Water 101 WorkshopOne of the Foundation’s most popular events, our daylong Water 101 Workshop on Feb. 23 offers a once-a-year opportunity for anyone new to California water issues or newly elected to a water district board — and really anyone who wants a refresher — to gain a solid statewide grounding of California’s most precious natural resource.

Hosted at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, Water 101 details the history, hydrology and law behind water management in California and is taught by some of the state’s leading policy and legal experts.

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