2019 Annual Report
Communication
and Collaboration
The Water Authority’s Second Aqueduct, shown here in 1960, traverses the rugged backcountry of San Diego County.
Hot Topics: Execs Share with Statewide Audience
At the 28th annual California Water Policy Conference in April, leaders from the agricultural, urban water, and environmental communities discussed hot topics in California water. Water Authority Acting General Manager Sandy Kerl spoke on a panel about water supply reliability, and Assistant General Manager Dan Denham discussed the Colorado River, Salton Sea, and the Drought Contingency Plan. The conference included keynote speakers State Water Resources Control Board Chair Joaquin Esquivel and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman.
The Salton Sea was a main topic at the California Water Policy Conference, as leaders from across the state
discussed future actions and solutions to restore the lake.