Day Without Water

Jordan Agricultural Research Center, Friday, March 22, 2024

Host: California Water Institute

RSVP: https://bit.ly/3TJDFsH

 

World Water Day is a day we bring awareness to the importance of accessible freshwater for drinking and sustainable management of our freshwater resources.

Individuals, organizations, schools and governments unite to raise awareness about water-related issues and advocate for change.

Come have fun with us! Learn about water and water-related issues, participate in our activities, and have a slice with us!

Complete our scavenger hunt and be entered in our raffle, one winner will be selected.

 

10:30 a.m.

Exhibits (Campus water centers, departments and outside agencies) and posters

 

11 a.m. Virtual panel

Perspectives on Water in California Webcast

Karl Longley, Walter Mizuno & Sarge Green, CCST, Water Salinity & Direct Air Capture Research: Salinity & Removing Carbon from Air
Erick Orellana, Community Water Center, Water Justice in Rural California Communities
Jon Reiter, Golden State Clean Energy, Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan
Larry Dale, LBNL, The Number and Location of Irrigation Wells in the Central Valley

 

12:15 p.m. In-person panel

Can the Central Valley Survive without More Water?
Tony Akel, P.E., President, Akel Engineering Group, Inc.
Kassy Chauhan, P.E., Executive Officer, North Kings Groundwater, Sustainability Agency, Special Projects Manager for Fresno Irrigation District
Debbie Campbell, P.E., Design Engineer, Fresno Flood Control District
Charlotte Gallock, P.E., Director of Water Resources/Chief Engineer at Kings River

 

1p.m. Network

Visit with the poster presenters, exhibitors and get answers to your scavenger hunt