Advisory Committee 2 Materials, Groundwater Recharge Working Group and Regional Forums

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September 11, 2026

Advisory Committee Meeting 2 Materials Now Available

Thank you for joining us in Alhambra for our second Advisory Committee meeting! We appreciate you taking the time to participate and share your views. Livestream recordings and all meeting materials are available for download, including:

Advisory Committee members got a chance to discuss and provide input to the CWP team during our meeting in Alhambra.

Groundwater Recharge Working Group Kick-Off: Save the Date!

On Thursday, October 1, the Groundwater Recharge Working Group (GRWG) will host its first meeting on Zoom. This virtual meeting is open to CWP committees and groups and the public. Meeting information is shown below.

Date and Time:	Thursday, October 1, 2026 Virtual open session: 9:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m. Virtual GRWG-only session: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
How to Register:	To register for the open session, virtual meeting on Zoom; participants will receive detailed meeting information once registered. GRWG members will receive separate Zoom meeting information for the GRWG-only session.

The GRWG brings together experts from local agencies, academia, Tribes, and organizations that are actively implementing groundwater recharge projects and informing recharge policy throughout California. The GRWG will advise the development of actionable recommendations to advance groundwater recharge as part of CWP 2028.

The open session will introduce the GRWG, provide an overview of its work plan, and solicit initial input on groundwater recharge priorities and potential recommendations. For d

Regional Forums Virtual Kick-Off Meeting

DWR is preparing to launch Regional Forums across the state to learn from communities and water experts about local water challenges, priorities, and solutions, and how they can help shape California’s water future. The Regional Forums will bring together experts from local water and government agencies, Tribes, academia, and organizations involved in water management and policy using a mix of in-person and virtual Regional Forums that will take place between late 2026 through the spring of 2028.

DWR invites you to a virtual Regional Forums Kick-Off. Participants will learn about the CWP, how to contribute information and perspectives to the planning process, and what to expect at upcoming Regional Forums across the state. Additional information, including the meeting agenda, will be shared soon.

Date and Time:	Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
How to Register:	Please register for the virtual meeting on Zoom.

This kick-off meeting will provide an overview of the current state of water in California, offer background information on CWP and Senate Bill 72, and review DWR’s roadmap for CWP 2028 and CWP 2033.

Presenters will answer questions at the end of the webinar. If you cannot attend the meeting, the webinar will be recorded and posted on CaliforniaWaterPlan.com.

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