Join Bay Planning Coalition for our Water Resources Event on Thursday, November 6, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the EBMUD Administrative Offices in Downtown Oakland (375 11th Street, Oakland, CA 94607).
This year’s program will explore how California’s water agencies, scientists, and policymakers are addressing the growing challenges of sea level rise and groundwater, alongside the regulatory and operational shifts shaping regional resilience efforts.
The program will feature the following segments:
Navigating Rising Waters: Sea Level and Groundwater in the Bay Area — A review of sea level and groundwater rise, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and adaptation strategies across the Bay Area.
Speakers:
- Dr. Meredith Williams, Policy Strategist | Advising Impact
- Alyx Karpowicz, Engineering Geologist | SF Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
- Daniel Hamilton, Chief Resilience Officer | City of Oakland
Moderator: Scott Warner, BBJ Group; and BPC Water Resources Committee Co-Chair
Water Agency Perspectives — Agency insights on addressing regulatory and physical changes, with lessons from recent drought and flooding.
Speakers:
- Kyle Ochenduszko, Assistant General Manager of Water Resources and Operations and Maintenance | Contra Costa Water District
- Brad Sherwood, Assistant General Manager for Business Affairs and External Services | Sonoma Water
- Alice Towey, Director of Natural Resources | East Bay Municipal Utility District
Moderator: John Bourgeois, Valley Water; and BPC Water Resources Committee Co-Chair
Keynote Speaker
E. Joaquin Esquivel
Chair, California State Water Resources Control Board
In addition to this year’s discussion segments, BPC is honored to welcome Chair Esquivel as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Water Resources Workshop. A leading voice in shaping California’s water future, he has been instrumental in advancing the state’s long-term resilience, equity, and sustainability.
Join us on November 6 to hear his insights on the State Water Board’s priorities and the collaborative actions driving California’s water management forward.
Event Details
- 📍 Location: EBMUD Administrative Offices, 375 11th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 (in person)
- 📅 Date: Thursday, November 6
- 🕰️ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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