About the Program
Tackling California’s most pressing water challenges requires leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Join PPIC Water Policy Center researchers and a diverse group of experts for a wide-ranging discussion on how California’s next governor can promote water policies and practices to benefit the state’s people, economy, and environment.
Agenda
8:30 a.m. Registration begins and breakfast available
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Presentation
Ellen Hanak, center director, PPIC Water Policy Center
9:20 a.m. Panel 1: Water and a Strong Economy
Moderator: David Mitchell, adjunct fellow, PPIC Water Policy Center and principal, M.Cubed
Dan Dunmoyer, president and CEO, California Building Industry Association
Denise Fairchild, president and CEO, Emerald Cities Collaborative
Lorelei Oviatt, director, Kern County Planning Department
Halla Razak, general manager, Inland Empire Utilities Agency
10:20 a.m. Panel 2: Innovating to Tackle Tough Challenges
Moderator: Caitrin Chappelle, associate center director, PPIC Water Policy Center
E. Joaquin Esquivel, board member, State Water Resources Control Board
Robyn Grimm, senior manager of water information systems, Environmental Defense Fund
A.G. Kawamura, owner/partner, Orange County Produce
Cheree Peterson, director of programs for the South Pacific Division, US Army Corps of Engineers
11:20 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. Panel 3: Upgrading the Water Grid
Moderator: Jeff Mount, senior fellow, PPIC Water Policy Center
Curt Aikens, general manager, Yuba Water Agency
Ashley Boren, executive director, Sustainable Conservation
Jason Phillips, CEO, Friant Water Authority
Jennifer Pierre, general manager, State Water Contractors
12:30 p.m. Program ends and informal networking lunch begins
Event Videos
Water and a Strong Economy
Innovating to Tackle Tough Challenges
Upgrading the Water Grid
Contacts
Sarah Bardeen
Senior Center Communications Manager
