What is the future of the Central Valley's water?

Living River Speaker Series: Coexist with Water

Thursday, October 10, 2024

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm at the River Center

What does it mean to Coexist with Water? How do we balance supply and demand of this critical but limited natural resource? Do you know where the water you drink is coming from today, and where it will come from in the future?

Tickets: $15 (Includes one drink)

Youth Program (Ages 5+): $10

Free Admission for College Students with school ID

Join us next Thursday to hear several perspectives on these issues. Bart Bohn will set the stage with a description of California’s vast water management system, which includes rivers, dams, canals, and pumping structures. Laura Ramos of the California Water Institute will talk about the challenges of providing clean water in the rural communities of the San Joaquin Valley. Jason Phillips will describe the new reality of living with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), and provide an update on the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.

Evening Schedule:

5:00 – 7:00 pm- A local food truck will be on site

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Youth education program

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Panel discussions take place with Q&A after.

Confirmed panelists:

Bart Bohn: Retired, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Caltrans District 6 Director

Kassy Chauhan: Executive Officer, North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency

Jason Phillips: Chief Executive Officer, Friant Water Authority

Moderator:

Tom Holyoke, Professor of Political Science, CSU Fresno

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