ACWA REGIONS 8, 9 & 10 EVENT 2025 WHEN November 13 THRU November 14 5:30 pm Add to Calendar 20251113 5:30 pm 20251114 America/Los_Angeles ACWA REGIONS 8, 9 & 10 EVENT 2025 Southern California Water Forum: Shared Challenges, Strategic Action ACWA Regions 8, 9 & 10 Event Reception: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 […] 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, California 92612, USA MM/DD/YYYY LOCATION 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, California 92612, USA Get Directions ACCOMMODATIONS Irvine Marriott 1800 Von Karman Ave, Irvine CA 92612 ACWA room block rate: $219 + taxes, fees, etc. Contact Marriott at (800) 228-9290, ask for “Association of California Water Agency” group rate Deadline October 13 Visit Website COST $150.00 Member Pre-Registration Fee $225.00 Non-Member Pre-Registration Fee DEADLINE Nov. 7, 2025 REGISTER NOW 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 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 is coming soon. Sponsorship opportunities are 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
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