As drought conditions continue due to climate change, and we begin to see the effects of aridification in the Southwest U.S., we need leadership and action to ensure our ability to meet future water demands. WELL will continue to address these challenges by educating local Latino elected officials about water challenges with the aim of achieving water equity in our communities and all of California. 

The WELL UnTapped Fellowship Program is our primary means of delivering this education. Three graduates of the Class of 2022 UnTapped Fellowship program held a regional water workshop on Saturday, July 23 in Pico Rivera. The workshop was a great success as it brought together several elected officials to learn about regional water challenges and the actions needed to address them. The July event marked just the first of several workshops the UnTapped Fellowship Class of 2022 will host throughout California this year.

July 23, 2022, WELL UnTapped graduates class of 2022, Dr. Monica Sanchez, Mayor, City of Pico Rivera; Jorgel Chavez, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Bell Gardens; and Jim Crawford, District Manager – East Los Angeles, California Water Service, hosted a workshop to discuss water issues impacting the region with other local elected officials and water industry experts. The Water Workshop was in partnership with California State Senator Bob Archuleta, District 32; California State Senate Majority Whip Lena Gonzalez, District 33; and California State Assemblymember Cristina Garcia, District 58. Sponsors of the workshop were California Water Service, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Central Basin Municipal Water District, and The Water Replenishment District of Southern California. 

Thank you to all of our attendees that helped make this event a success, we hope the information shared will help you to positively impact your community. 

Thank you to our Associate Members, AARP of California, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Valley Water, and The Water Replenishment District of Southern California! To learn more about the WELL Associate Membership and how to join, please review our Associate Membership page.

Thank you to all of our 2021-2022 WELL webinar sponsors! To learn more about sponsoring one of our WELL webinars, please view our Sponsors page.