Tomorrow at noon, join California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Secretary Wade Crowfoot and a panel of experts as they evaluate the progress made on “Cutting Green Tape” to quickly deliver environmental projects and hear about what comes next. “Faster and Better: Restoring our Environment to Protect People and Nature” will explore how extreme climate events require faster responses to strengthen the resilience of landscapes and waterways, protect people from climate impacts, and safeguard fish and wildlife. Registration is required for this hour-long webinar.

DWR, the Sequoia Environmental Education Directive (SEED), and California Project WET are hosting a workshop on climate change and its impact on California’s water resources. The workshop is specifically for educators of students in grades 3 through 12. Workshop participants will receive a $120 stipend, continental breakfast and lunch, the new Project WET “Water in Earth Systems” curriculum guide, and an opportunity to earn 0.8 CEU credit. Also, the $25 registration fee will be refunded (minus credit card fees) after completion of the workshop. The all-day, in-person workshop is on Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Visalia. Registration is limited to 30 participants and closes on Friday, March 13. Additional registrants will be wait-listed. To register, scan the QR code or visit the workshop registration page. For more information about this event, see the workshop flyer.

The California Water and Environmental Modeling Forum (CWEMF) will hold its 32nd annual meeting in Folsom, Monday–Wednesday, April 20–22. The meeting program and agenda are available online. Attendees can earn up to 24 Professional Development Hour units, which many licensure and certification agencies require to demonstrate continuing professional competency. Registration is open now. Early bird rates are available through Sunday, April 5. Discounted rates are available to CWEMF members in the Non-Profit/NGO, Academic Postdoc, Senior, and Student categories. More information about this event is available on the CWEMF website.

A summary of the November 18, 2025, STORMS Capture and Use Workshop has been posted on the State Water Resources Control Board website. The "What We Heard" document summarizes key themes, issues, and perspectives expressed by participants and board members during the workshop discussions. The summary reflects input received at the workshop but does not represent an exhaustive list of issues, potential actions, or priorities for the STORMS unit, nor does it reflect staff conclusions, recommendations, or decisions. The summary is provided as a reference to inform ongoing consideration of stakeholder input. Additional topics, concerns, or areas of work may be identified through future engagement and discussions. A video recording of the workshop is also available online.