Conference Overview
Session 1: Why Do We Need Freshwater Flows?
This first session will discuss the health of the Bay-Delta Estuary in relation to the economy, environment, public health, and quality of life in the area. Experts will provide insights on the role of freshwater flows in estuary health, and how the state of the Bay-Delta Estuary affects the region at large.
Introduction - ABAG President Julie Pierce
Keynote Address - Congressman George Miller
Environmental, Economic, and Personal Impacts - Tina Swanson, Ph.D. and Russell van Löben Sels
Session 2: Planning for a (non-) Rainy Day
The second session will offer a brief overview of the planning processes at work that influence the Bay-Delta Estuary, including the State Water Resource Control Board’s updates to the Bay-Delta Water Quality Plan, the Delta Plan, the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, and the California Water Action Plan. The session will discuss the opportunities for influence by local officials and individuals, focusing on both local, self-reliant water supply solutions and policy solutions.
Introduction - Supervisor Dave Pine
Planning Processes Overview - Randy Fiorini
Panel Moderated by John Coleman
Session 3: Regional Response - Moving Forward Together
The third session will provide a facilitated discussion among attendees who can offer their own local perspectives on regional water management and policy solutions. This round-table discussion will aim to foster communication and collaboration between the various areas of the Bay and Delta.
Introduction - Supervisor Steve Kinsey
Facilitated Discussion - Bill Chiat
Reaction Panel
Closing Address - Supervisor Mary Piepho
Session 1: Why Do We Need Freshwater Flows?
This first session will discuss the health of the Bay-Delta Estuary in relation to the economy, environment, public health, and quality of life in the area. Experts will provide insights on the role of freshwater flows in estuary health, and how the state of the Bay-Delta Estuary affects the region at large.
Introduction - ABAG President Julie Pierce
Keynote Address - Congressman George Miller
Environmental, Economic, and Personal Impacts - Tina Swanson, Ph.D. and Russell van Löben Sels
Session 2: Planning for a (non-) Rainy Day
The second session will offer a brief overview of the planning processes at work that influence the Bay-Delta Estuary, including the State Water Resource Control Board’s updates to the Bay-Delta Water Quality Plan, the Delta Plan, the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, and the California Water Action Plan. The session will discuss the opportunities for influence by local officials and individuals, focusing on both local, self-reliant water supply solutions and policy solutions.
Introduction - Supervisor Dave Pine
Planning Processes Overview - Randy Fiorini
Panel Moderated by John Coleman
Session 3: Regional Response - Moving Forward Together
The third session will provide a facilitated discussion among attendees who can offer their own local perspectives on regional water management and policy solutions. This round-table discussion will aim to foster communication and collaboration between the various areas of the Bay and Delta.
Introduction - Supervisor Steve Kinsey
Facilitated Discussion - Bill Chiat
Reaction Panel
Closing Address - Supervisor Mary Piepho
