Get Informed. Get Connected. Taking place at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, this annual event engages water district directors, general managers, attorneys, and staff from across California with up-to-date information on critical water policy issues. The event will take place on April 10, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. followed by a networking reception from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Topics of Discussion Groundwater: SGMA Implementation and Legislative Action In 2014, the state legislature passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), establishing a statewide framework to help protect groundwater resources over time. Ten years later, the hard work of implementing SGMA is well underway. Additionally, in recent years, many bills have been introduced related to SGMA and groundwater management. This program will feature experts from across California discussing critical issues surrounding implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and legislative priorities related to groundwater management. Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life In 2018, the Legislature passed bills to implement Governor Brown’s vision for water conservation in California. The State Water Board is finalizing the regulatory framework, but concerns have been raised. The Legislature is considering amendments that could impact the ongoing adoption of regulations. This program will discuss proposed regulations and potential legislative effects. Program Sponsors Register Online by April 1, 2024 Save by Registering Early Registration includes the Networking Reception and program materials. Advantage* $335 Standard $505 ** ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED ** Any substitutions and new registrants will be taken care of onsite at the ACWA Registration desk. Sponsorship Opportunities General sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Joseph Ramos at josephr@acwa.com or (916) 669-2429. Sponsorship Deadline: April 1, 2024 ACWA has recently changed its business practices and now only accepts credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX) for payment of event registrations. We appreciate your understanding. Please contact events@acwa.com with any questions. Registration & Cancellation Deadline: April 1, 2024 Registration deadline is subject to availability and applicable health, safety and capacity restrictions. Attendee Terms & Conditions ACWA Code of Conduct See Event Flyer *To be eligible for advantage pricing, you must be an ACWA Public Agency Member, Associate, or Affiliate. Visit Legislators This is the perfect time to reach out to your legislators, introduce yourself and provide some basic information about your organization and the issues that are important to you. Be Prepared To prepare for the opportunity, visit findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov to find the legislators who represent your service area. Use ACWA’s Outreach Handbook tips on etiquette and other issues to help make your visit successful. Download the Outreach Handbook Frequently Asked Questions What is the current health and safety information? ACWA and Sacramento are committed to the health and safety of our members, guests, employees, and community. Health & Safety Information In accordance with the Sacramento County local health guidelines, proof of vaccination or negative COVID test are not required to participate in symposium activities. ACWA is expecting around 150 attendees indoors. Attendees are not required to wear masks indoors or outdoors. Attendees are encouraged to determine their own personal level of comfort. Social distancing is not required though health & safety will continue to guide ACWA’s planning objectives. PLEASE CHECK THIS EVENT PAGE FOR CURRENT HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION How to get help with the registration account login? Contact the Portal Support Team. Who to contact for event questions? Contact the ACWA Events Team or call (916) 441-4545. What is the cancellation policy? Cancellation deadline is April 1, 2024 at 4:30 pm (PT). All registration changes and cancellations must be made in writing by the event registration deadline. Valid cancellation requests will receive a refund of any registration fees paid minus a $50 processing charge. For payments originally made by credit card, refunds can be issued back onto the credit card within 60 days. Otherwise, a refund will be issued by check. No refunds or registration changes will be granted after the registration deadline. Submit request in writing to Teresa Taylor at TeresaT@acwa.com. View the full Attendee Terms & Conditions When and where will ACWA’s 2024 Legislative Symposium be? The 2024 ACWA Legislative Symposium will be April 10 at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. When is the ACWA State Legislative Committee Meeting? The ACWA State Legislative Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday, April 11th at 10:00 AM located at Capital Events Center in Sacramento. Are there hotels that are close to the ACWA Legislative Symposium? Absolutely! As a courtesy, we are providing a list of nearby hotels HERE for your reference. (ACWA does NOT have a group rate available at these properties.) Where can I park? Please refer to the City of Sacramento’s Parking Services webpage for parking information.
