California Water and a Changing Federal Partnership

Thursday, November 13, 2025 • 11:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. PT

Event check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.

Sheraton Grand Hotel
1230 J Street, Grand Nave Ballroom
Sacramento, CA 95814 (map)

Please register in advance to attend in person or to watch the live stream. In-person registration is limited; lunch will be provided. There is no charge to attend.

About the Program

The federal government has been a key partner in California’s water management efforts for decades. From weather forecasting and flood management to water supply, state and federal agencies have had to work together to manage a complex system. As this partnership changes, how can California adapt? We speak with experts to envision a way forward.

Participants

Thomas Gibson, Lead Deputy Director, California Department of Water Resources

Letitia Grenier, Center Director and Senior Fellow, PPIC Water Policy Center

David Guy, President, Northern California Water Association

Cannon Michael, President and CEO, Bowles Farming Company

Jeffrey Mount, Senior Fellow, PPIC Water Policy Center

Caitlin Peterson, Associate Center Director and Research Fellow, PPIC Water Policy Center

Peter Silva, President, Silva Silva International

Sponsors

Almond Board of California

Association of California Water Agencies

Blue Diamond Growers

Bowles Farming Company

California American Water

California Trout

California Urban Water Agencies

California Water Association

California Water Service

Driscoll's

Environmental Defense Fund

Friant Water Authority

Irvine Ranch Water District

Kingfisher Foundation

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Mojave Water Agency

The Nature Conservancy

Northern California Water Association

Rancho California Water District

Regional Water Authority

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency

San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority

Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority

Sequoia Riverlands Trust

State Water Contractors

Sustainable Conservation

Terranova Ranch

Valley Water

Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley

Water Foundation

Western Growers

Westlands Water District

Windy Hill Fund

The Wonderful Company

Yuba Water Agency

About PPIC

The Public Policy Institute of California is dedicated to informing and improving public policy in California through independent, objective, nonpartisan research. We are a public charity. We do not take or support positions on any ballot measure or on any local, state, or federal legislation, nor do we endorse, support, or oppose any political parties or candidates for public office. The PPIC Water Policy Center spurs innovative water management solutions that support a healthy economy, environment, and society—now and for future generations.

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