Meet ACWA’s New Executive Director at Upcoming Member Events

  • by ACWA Staff
  • Sep 15, 2026
  • Water News

ACWA’s new Executive Director Karla Nemeth will discuss her vision for the association’s future during a Virtual Town Hall meeting Oct. 6.

Nemeth, former California Department of Water Resources Director, took over the position on Sept. 1. The members-only Town Hall will provide insight into ACWA’s evolving priorities and role in the statewide water landscape. Members can register to attend at acwa.com/events.

ACWA will also host a series of virtual regional office hours to provide members an opportunity to ask Nemeth questions and discuss priorities for their regions and agencies.

The regional office hours schedule:

  • Regions 1 & 5: Oct. 23, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Regions 6 & 7: 30, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Regions 8, 9 & 10: Friday, Nov. 6, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Regions 2, 3 & 4: Friday, Nov. 13, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Register for any of the events at acwa.com/events.

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