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ACWA Region 10 Presents Navigating Uncertainty: Securing Southern California’s Water Future Event: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Check In & Networking: […]

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, USA MM/DD/YYYY
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The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, USA
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The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
5480 Grand Pacific Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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COST $175.00

Member Cost: Program and Lunch Registration

$262

Non Member Cost: Program and Lunch Event Registration

DEADLINE

October 7, 2026

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ACWA Region 10 Presents
Navigating Uncertainty: Securing Southern California’s Water Future

Event: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Check In & Networking: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Networking Lunch: 12:10 – 1:10 p.m.
Optional Plant Tour: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Join ACWA Region 10 for a timely program examining the Colorado River and the innovative partnerships, exchanges, and regional strategies helping Southern California water agencies strengthen reliability in an era of uncertainty.

The morning program will feature a keynote on the Colorado River, an interstate panel focused on negotiations and water exchanges across the Basin, and an intrastate panel exploring opportunities to maximize regional supplies through exchanges, reuse, and existing infrastructure. Agenda is coming soon.

SPECIAL OPTIONAL TOUR: Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant
Extend your Region 10 experience by joining the optional tour following the program. Transportation is included. Space is limited and reservations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity is reached, a waitlist will be available.

WHY ATTEND?

  • Get the latest perspective on Colorado River conditions, seven-state negotiations, and what may come next.
  • Hear how interstate water exchanges and partnerships can support reliability across the Colorado River Basin.
  • Explore intrastate opportunities to maximize supplies through regional exchanges, reuse projects, and existing conveyance infrastructure.
  • Connect with ACWA members, water agency leaders, directors, and regional partners from across Southern California.

Sponsorship opportunities available HERE

Questions:
Contact Senior Regional Affairs Representative, Michael Cervantes at MichaelC@acwa.com

This event is presented by the 2026-’27 ACWA Region 10 Board
Chair: George Murdoch, East Orange County Water District • Vice Chair: Dana Friehauf, Santa Fe Irrigation District •
Board Members: Alexandra Berenter, City of San Diego; Marice H. DePasquale, Mesa Water District; Scott Maloni, Olivenhain Municipal Water District; Jose Martinez, Otay Water District; Deborah Neev, Laguna Beach County Water District

 

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