ACWA REGIONS 8, 9 & 10 EVENT 2025

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Southern California Water Forum: Shared Challenges, Strategic Action
ACWA Regions 8, 9 & 10 Event

Reception: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Program: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Join ACWA Regions 8, 9, and 10 for the Southern California Water Forum bringing together water leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore strategies for addressing Southern California’s most critical water challenges.

The event begins Thursday evening, Nov. 13, with a networking reception on the Avalon Pool Terrace at the Irvine Marriott—an opportunity to connect with colleagues and regional leaders.

On Friday, Nov. 14, the Southern California Water Forum features a robust program of panels, discussions, and networking opportunities on the issues shaping the region’s water future. Program highlights include:

• Colorado River panel featuring state and regional perspectives
• Flowing Conversations networking lunch
• Fireside chat on Federal priorities and regional impacts featuring Representative Ken Calvert
• Panel discussion on emerging Southern California water issues
• Updates on ACWA’s advocacy priorities

This is your chance to collaborate on shared challenges and strategic solutions to ensure a reliable and sustainable water future for Southern California. Agenda available HERE.

Questions:
Contact Senior Regional Affairs Representative, Michael Cervantes, or call (916) 669-2380

This event is presented by the ACWA Regions 8, 9 & 10 Boards 2024-’25

Region 8 Chair: Anthony R. Fellow; Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District •  Region 8 Vice Chair:  William Cooper, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
Region 8 Board Members: Frank Colcord, Foothill Municipal Water District; Robert W. Lewis, Rowland Water District; John T. Morris, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Leonard Polan, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District; Scott Quady, Calleguas Municipal Water District

Region 9 Chair: G. Patrick O’Dowd, Salton Sea Authority •  Region 9 Vice Chair: Carol Lee Gonzales-Brady, Rancho California Water District
Region 9 Board Members: Brenda Dennstedt, Western Municipal Water District; Gina Dockstader, Imperial Irrigation District; James Morales, Jr., East Valley Water District; Paul Ortega, Desert Water Agency; Harvey R. Ryan, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District

Region 10 Chair: Dana Friehauf, Santa Fe Irrigation District • Region 10 Vice Chair: Charles T. Gibson, Santa Margarita Water District
Region 10 Board Members: Marice H. DePasquale, Mesa Water District; Jennifer DeMeo, Fallbrook Public Utility District; Jose Martinez, Otay Water District; George Murdoch, East Orange County Water District; Deborah Neev, Laguna Beach County Water District