Is your community prepared for the infrastructure challenges ahead? Are you ready to lead your community through extreme weather events? How can you build consensus on water issues in your region?
We invite you to join us at WELL’s 2025 Annual Statewide Conference from Friday, March 7 – Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Garden Grove, CA to learn how you can create an equitable and sustainable water future for our communities. There will be a water tour and evening reception on Friday, March 7, 2025. The conference will take place on March 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts, policymakers, and community leaders to shape the future of water in California! The WELL 2025 Annual Statewide Conference will provide elected officials with the knowledge, strategies, and connections needed to navigate the challenges ahead.
As a local leader, your voice is essential in driving equitable and sustainable water solutions for our communities. Secure your spot today and be part of this critical conversation!
The WELL 2025 Annual Conference panels will include:
- Panel 1: Infrastructure in the Balance: Will Federal and State Priorities Meet Local Needs? Panelists will examine the impact of Prop 4, the state environmental bond, and whether federal and state priorities align with local infrastructure needs. Discussions will cover delayed infrastructure renewal, subsidies for low-income communities, and potential policy shifts under the new federal administration.
- Panel 2: What lessons can be learned from the Los Angeles County firestorms and their impact on extreme weather resilience? Panelists will discuss lessons from the Los Angeles County firestorms, focusing on impacts to water and energy infrastructure, securing funding for resilience, and strengthening watershed management. They will also examine how public agencies can prepare for extreme weather and support community rebuilding.
- Panel 3: How can we build consensus on water issues to drive effective policy and solutions? Panelists will discuss federal policy shifts in California water management, challenges with Prop 218, and strategies to protect low-income communities from rising water rates. They will explore effective ways to engage communities on key water issues.
A room block is available at the Hyatt Regency Orange County 0nce your ticket has been purchased, as well as, discounted Disneyland Resort tickets. If you have any questions – please reach out to marissa@latinosforwater.org.