Commission to Hold Second Water Storage Workshop

The California Water Commission will host its second public workshop on the future of the state's water storage projects on Tuesday, Oct. 25.  

ACWA Executive Director Timothy Quinn will serve as a panel moderator at the workshop, aimed at providing a forum for discussion of the benefits, costs, and consequences of various water storage projects in California, and to consider future uncertainties, such as climate change.

"At our first workshop in September, federal, state and local water officials provided an historical perspective on water storage projects in California," said Anthony Saracino, Water Commission Chair. "At the next workshop, commissioners and attendees will hear leading experts from water agencies and the science and environmental communities talk in more detail about specific projects and the future of water storage in California."

Panels will focus on System Reoperation and Integrated Water Management, Groundwater, Surface Storage, and Evaluating Public Benefits of Storage Projects.

The workshop will be held at the California Auto Museum in Sacramento. There is no cost to attend, but advanced registration is requested. Download the agenda.

The Delta Stewardship Council has recommended that the Commission, together with other agencies, identify projects that could be implemented within the next five to 10 years, expand existing surface and groundwater storage facilities, create new storage, improve operation of existing Delta conveyance facilities, and enhance opportunities for conjunctive use programs and water transfers.