Inaugural Advisory Committee Meeting May 13 and 14

Please join us for the first 2028 California Water Plan Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 13 (1 to 5 pm), and Thursday, May 14 (8:30 am to 12:30 pm) at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Sacramento.

Livestream Links:

• Day 1: California Water Plan Advisory Committee Meeting - May 13, 2026
• Day 2: California Water Plan Advisory Committee Meeting - May 14, 2026

The meeting agenda is now available for download. Please use this optional RSVP form to let us know you will be there.

The Advisory Committee provides recommendations to DWR and informs development of the plan. The Advisory Committee is an appointed body, and all committee meetings are open to the public.

A public comment period will be available on Day 2; please refer to the agenda for additional information. If you would like to provide written comments to be included in the Advisory Committee meeting record, please email your comments to cwpcom@water.ca.gov by Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Please note that comments received via email will be reviewed by DWR staff and will be included in the Advisory Committee meeting summary for consideration by the committee at the next quarterly meeting.

Questions about this upcoming meeting can be addressed to cwpcom@water.ca.gov.

ACWA Spring Conference California Water Plan 2028 Engagement

For those of you who plan to be at the ACWA Spring Conference this week, we’re excited to see you there! Below are a few opportunities to connect with the DWR Water Plan team at ACWA this week:

Wednesday, May 6, 3–5 pm: California Water Plan 2028 Listening Sessions. Join us to learn more about California Water Plan 2028 and share your perspectives and priorities for California’s future water planning. Each one-hour listening session will include a brief presentation by DWR staff followed by small group discussions. Refer to the event flyer for more information.

Thursday, May 7, 9–10:15 am: Water Management & Region Program: From Policy to Production: Delivering 9 Million Acre-Feet by 2040. California made history with SB 72, establishing the State’s first-ever long-term water supply target of
9 million acre-feet by 2040. Now that the law is in effect, the focus shifts from policy to production. This panel will bring together State leaders, implementing agencies, and coalition partners to examine what it will take to sustain momentum and deliver real supply outcomes. Speakers will explore why previous efforts stalled, what structural barriers remain, and how California can move from scarcity-driven debate to coordinated, abundance-focused action. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of implementation priorities, leadership responsibilities, and the critical next steps needed to turn this landmark legislation into measurable results. Speakers include:

• Karla Nemeth, Director, DWR
• Ed Manning, Partner, KP Public Affairs
• Craig Miller, General Manager, Western Municipal Water District
• Jennifer Pierre, General Manager, State Water Contractors
• Jason Phillips, Water Supply Management BCL for Irrigation HDR Engineering, Inc.

California Water Plan 2028 Booth in the Exhibit Hall. Come chat with DWR staff at the California Water Plan Booth throughout the three conference days this week!