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𝗦𝗖𝗪𝗖 𝗤𝟮 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗻 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭
Before the luncheon began, SCWC’s Board of Directors gathered for the Coalition’s quarterly board meeting at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula.
The meeting focused on the work shaping SCWC’s direction moving forward, including strategic planning following the recent Board Retreat, updates from task forces across California’s water landscape, communications initiatives, and conversations surrounding infrastructure, affordability, recycled water, water quality, and long-term reliability.
The Board also welcomed updates from California Water Commission member Sarah Lesmeister as discussions continued around the future of water policy and investment across the state.
Strong organizations are built through collaboration, thoughtful discussion, and a shared commitment to the work ahead.
More from the Q2 Luncheon coming soon.
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻? | 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆’𝘀 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀
A few more moments from yesterday’s LA County Water Summit.
Pictured with LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and LA County Public Works Director Mark Pestrella following conversations on the importance of communication, public engagement, and helping communities stay informed on California water issues.
Your look through Charley’s eyes.
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻? | 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆’𝘀 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀
A few more sights and sounds from yesterday’s conversations with SCWC Founding Member Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
This is just a small sampling of Charley’s day. These conversations focused on the real issues facing California’s water future—affordability, reliability, infrastructure, and the projects and initiatives that will shape the years ahead.
The discussions surrounding the first 100 days of General Manager Shivaji Deshmukh’s leadership made one thing clear: education and advocacy continue to matter more than ever.
This is your look through Charley’s eyes.
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Episode 28 of What Matters Water TV & Podcast is one of our biggest conversations yet.
SCWC Executive Director Charley Wilson sits down with California Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth for a real discussion about California’s water future and the difficult realities we can no longer ignore.
From a projected 9 million acre-feet water shortage by 2040 to the growing challenges surrounding snowpack, storage, desalination, and the Delta Conveyance Project, this episode tackles the issues shaping California right now.
Join the nearly 4,000 people who have already listened checked out the conversation on our YouTube channel in less than a week.
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻?
Not in Sacramento or Washington, D.C. today.
Today was spent with SCWC Founding Member Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, joining the conversation around the first 100 days of General Manager Shivaji Deshmukh’s leadership and the important issues ahead for MWD and the broader water community.
The discussion focused on real decisions, major projects, affordability, reliability, and what it will take to move California’s water future forward. One thing was clear throughout the day: education and advocacy matter more than ever. Without facts, context, and informed discussion, it becomes much harder to make the right decisions.
We appreciated the opportunity to listen, learn, and be part of today’s conversation.
Thank you to MWD for the invitation!
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At @ACWAWater, @CAgovernor highlighted water management challenges, including Delta Conveyance project. He acknowledged MWD's leadership in helping fund pre-construction efforts. We remain committed to collaborating with water agencies to strengthen the state's water reliability.
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Tickets for this are flying off the shelf. If you want to be with us for this important discussion, you need to get tickets NOW!
SoCal Water Coalition@SoCalWaterComm
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 Hard truths. Critical choices. Real conversations about the future of the Colorado River. SCWC is proud to officially unveil the speaker lineup for our Q2 Quarterly Luncheon on Friday, May 15 at Wilson Creek Winery in Temecula. This important discussion will bring together leading voices from across the Colorado River Basin to explore the challenges facing the river, the difficult decisions ahead, and the consequences if long-term solutions fall short. Featuring: • Chuck Cullom — Upper Colorado River Commission • Bill Hasencamp — Metropolitan Water District • Vineetha Kartha — Central Arizona Project • Bart Leeflang — Central Utah Water Conservancy District We’re also incredibly thankful for the support of our founding sponsors and event sponsors who help make conversations like these possible and continue supporting meaningful dialogue around California water resiliency. Join us for an afternoon of networking, insight, and impactful discussion with leaders helping shape the future of water in the West.
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻?
Back in Sacramento with the Association of California Water Agencies.
One of the key conversations centered around California’s water future, the realities facing the state, and the importance of keeping water issues front and center as election season ramps up and California prepares for a new governor.
SCWC Executive Director Charley Wilson recently sat down with Karla Nemeth, Director of the California Department of Water Resources, for a new episode of What Matters Water TV & Podcast to discuss the hard realities California needs to pay attention to and the importance of working together to advance meaningful solutions.
Because when it comes to water in California, collaboration matters. Without all of us working together, it doesn’t work.
🎧 Be on the lookout for the newest episode of What Matters Water TV & Podcast.
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🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROPPING! 🎙️
Episode #28 of What Matters Water TV & Podcast goes live Wednesday, May 6!
SCWC Exec Director Charley Wilson talks with the woman who keeps California's taps running: CA Dept. of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth
Real talk about solutions, innovation & California's water future! 💧✨
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Hot topic🔥Best get tickets now. This will sell out faster than a Taylor Swift concert.
SoCal Water Coalition@SoCalWaterComm
𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗖𝗪𝗖 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 We’re excited to officially announce the speaker lineup for our Q2 Quarterly Luncheon: The Colorado River Reckoning — Hard truths and critical choices facing the river. This panel brings together respected leaders from across the Colorado River Basin to discuss the realities we’re facing—and what comes next. Featuring: Chuck Cullom Bill Hasencamp Vineetha Kartha Bart Leeflang Join us Friday, May 15 at Wilson Creek Winery for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, connection, and perspective on one of the most important water issues of our time.
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𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗖𝗪𝗖 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
We’re excited to officially announce the speaker lineup for our Q2 Quarterly Luncheon:
The Colorado River Reckoning — Hard truths and critical choices facing the river.
This panel brings together respected leaders from across the Colorado River Basin to discuss the realities we’re facing—and what comes next.
Featuring:
Chuck Cullom
Bill Hasencamp
Vineetha Kartha
Bart Leeflang
Join us Friday, May 15 at Wilson Creek Winery for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, connection, and perspective on one of the most important water issues of our time.
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻? | 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆’𝘀 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀
Charley was back in Sacramento this week- where the conversations shaping California’s water future take center stage.
From meetings inside the Capitol to in-depth discussions on camera, this trip was all about connection, education, and advocacy. Engaging with legislators. Breaking down the realities of water investment and infrastructure. Making sure the voice of water—and the people it impacts—is heard.
Behind the scenes, the work continues. Conversations that don’t always make headlines, but move policy forward. Moments where collaboration turns into action.
This is what it looks like to show up, speak up, and push for a more resilient and affordable water future for California.
Your look through Charley’s eyes.
#SCWC #CAwater #WaterLeadership #WaterPolicy #Sacramento WaterAdvocacy
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻?
Leaving Sacramento.
You know you’ve made it when you spot the big rabbit on the way in… or on the way out.
It’s been an action-packed visit focused on educating elected officials about water resiliency and what it’s going to take to provide affordable, reliable water in the future.
A lot of conversations. A lot of progress. And more to come.
#SCWC #CAwater #WaterPolicy #WaterLeadership
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻?
Back in Sacramento.
On behalf of SCWC, Charley is meeting with legislators to talk through key issues like investing in and rehabilitating the state water system, along with water rights.
It’s about how we represent you, but just as important, how you stay engaged with your public officials and be part of the conversation.
Back at it again tomorrow with more.
And yes… it rained. There’s water in Sacramento.
#SCWC #CAwater #WaterPolicy #WaterLeadership
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Water equity is about more than access. It is about making sure every community has reliable, safe, and affordable water both now and in the future.
Episode 16 of What Matters Water TV & Podcast takes a closer look at water equity in Southern California, featuring leaders discussing the challenges, the realities, and what it will take to move forward.
From aging infrastructure to affordability and access, this conversation highlights why water equity remains one of the most important issues shaping our water future.
That’s why it matters.
🎧 Watch Episode 16:
socalwater.org/16-water-equit…
Want to go deeper?
🔗 Check out all of our videos and resources on water equity in Southern California:
socalwater.org/equity/
As we wrap up National Water Week, we’ll continue to highlight the issues that matter most to #CAWater.
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This is amazing and the reaction has been overwhelming! What do you think? Where can you share it?
SoCal Water Coalition@SoCalWaterComm
🎥 Watch the full video: youtu.be/evHCEcChKyg?si… We’ll be sharing more throughout the day on how recycled water works and why it plays such a critical role in #CAWater. Stay with us. #WaterWeek #NationalWaterWeek
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@SoCalWaterComm More than 2 million views to date! Have you watched and shared this ultra cool video?
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Recycled water is one of the most important solutions shaping the future of water in California.
Our latest video breaks down how advanced water purification turns recycled water into safe, reliable drinking water. It also explains why this approach is becoming essential as we face more extreme droughts and changing weather patterns.
From microfiltration and reverse osmosis to UV treatment and continuous monitoring, this is a proven, multi-barrier process designed to meet and exceed strict water quality standards.
It is not just about technology. It is about building a more resilient and sustainable water system.
Recycled water helps reduce dependence on imported supplies, supports groundwater replenishment, and plays a key role in protecting our environment.
That’s why it matters.
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“𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 — 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼. 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.”
— 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻
Recycled water is a key part of California’s water future.
As we face ongoing challenges with supply, climate variability, and growing demand, diversifying where our water comes from is more important than ever.
That’s where recycled water comes in. It allows us to take water we’ve already used, treat it, and put it back to work. Supporting communities, reducing strain on imported supplies, and strengthening long-term reliability.
That’s why it matters.
Today, we’re taking a closer look at recycled water and what it means for #CAWater. We’ll be sharing more throughout the day on how it works, where it’s being used, and why it plays such an important role in our water supply.
Stay with us.
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻?
Today at the Tillman Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Charley joined more than 200 attendees for an educational event highlighting the progress being made on this critical project. Mayor Karen Bass was also in attendance to see firsthand what this effort means for Los Angeles and the region.
This is what progress looks like. Cranes in the air, construction underway, and a project beginning to take shape in a way that reflects what it will ultimately become.
Even better, the project is moving forward under budget and is expected to double capacity.
It’s a strong example of how investment, education, and collaboration come together to move water solutions forward.
#SCWC #CAwater #WaterInfrastructure #WaterLeadership
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