CA Water Policy Conference

06/08/2026

We’re excited to share a preview of this year’s California Water Policy Conference programming: “Water: What We’re Missing” will be a dialogue featuring award-winning journalists Tom Philp and Lois Henry, moderated by San Diego County Water Authority's Mike Lee.

Tom Philp, an editor and columnist for the Sacramento Bee and former strategist for the Metropolitan Water District, is known for his reporting on California water and agricultural issues. Lois Henry is the CEO and editor of SJV Water, an independent news site dedicated to reporting on the water issues and decisions that impact the San Joaquin Valley's communities, farms and environment.

Don’t miss this and other vital conversations on our state’s changing water landscape -- register today at https://cawaterpolicy.org/ to secure your spot.

05/12/2026

Have you registered yet? Claim your spot at the 2026 California Water Policy Conference, taking place on Tuesday, September 29th at UC Davis.

This year’s theme, “Adapting Together: Water Policy for a Changing California,” highlights the need for diverse and innovative voices as we navigate our state’s shifting environmental landscape, and we’re thrilled to be bringing so many of those voices together in one place. Don’t miss it — register today at https://cawaterpolicy.org/.

Adapting Together: Water Policy for a Changing California Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 9 am - 4:30 pmUC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis, CA About the conference Now in its 30th year, the California Water Policy Conference is the premier event that brings together leaders from the agr...

04/27/2026

Registration is open now for this year’s California Water Policy Conference. We’re once again bringing together water professionals, policy leaders, academics, and more.

Join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at UC Davis for an exchange of ideas, information, and educational material among a diverse set of voices in the water policy space.

Register today at https://cawaterpolicy.org/.

03/06/2026

We're back! Save the Date for the 2026 California Water Policy Conference which will be held at UC Davis on Tuesday, September 29th. More details coming soon.

11/18/2021

Dr. Daniel Swain is sharing his insights on California wildfires and says that "50% of wildfire activity is directly attributed to warming".

11/18/2021

You don't want to miss this! We are getting ready to start our second California Streamin' webinar, featuring Climate Scientist, Daniel Swain and a stellar panel of water’s most innovative leaders. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation about California water in an era of increasing climate complexity.

It's not too late to register to join us today at 10 a.m. PT. Registration closes at 9:30 a.m. PT.

11/17/2021

We are so excited for our second California Streamin' webinar tomorrow! Our second webinar will focus on climate change and its impact on California water. Hear from climate scientist, Daniel Swain along with some of water’s most innovative leaders as they help us connect future trends and current realities to policies and practices aimed at ensuring a resilient water future for all Californians.

11/11/2021

As we honor our veterans and watch the UN Climate Summit come to a close, it is difficult to imagine what the future holds. One thing is clear, the impacts of climate change are already taking place. Now more than ever, everything we do matters!

We invite you to join us live on Thursday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to hear from Climate Scientist, Daniel Swain and our panel of pioneering water leaders as they share innovative methods and mindsets for lessening the impacts of climate change in our communities and our watersheds. Visit www.cawaterpolicy.org for more information and to register.

Join the California Water Policy Conference as we reimagine our annual conference into a live digital forum series. We have brought our long-anticipated panels online with all the great content you expect from us and none of the PowerPoint slides.

11/09/2021

Michael Méndez, assistant professor of urban planning & public policy at UC Irvine, moderated a press conference on California’s approach to integrating environmental justice into climate solutions on Monday, Nov. 8, at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference being held in Glasgow, Scotland.

Hear more from Michael at the November 18th CWP Webinar. Visit the CWP website for more information and to register for this exciting event! www.cawaterpolicy.org

Event will focus on California’s efforts to advance environmental justice

11/08/2021

Three years ago today, the Camp Fire devastated our community and became the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history. On that same day, several other wildfires roared through tinder-dry sections of the state, including the Woolsey Fire, near Malibu. 2020 was the worst fire year on record and this year almost 2.5 million acres have burned in California. These extreme wildfire events present new challenges and opportunities for organizations, agencies, and other groups working to prepare our communities for wildfire.

We invite you to join us live on Thursday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to hear from Climate Scientist, Daniel Swain and our panel of pioneering water leaders as they share innovative methods and mindsets for lessening the impacts of wildfire in our communities and our watersheds. Register now for our second California Streamin' webinar titled "California Water in an Era of Increasing Climate Complexity" and learn how the utilization of forest management practices, land-use planning, and sound science is being used to address current threats to our water resources. www.cawaterpolicy.org