2024 Napa County Watershed Symposium: Advancing Napa’s Water Future   

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 

Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM 

Location: CIA at Copia, 500 1st Street, Napa, CA  

NAPA, Calif.—The highly anticipated 2024 Napa County Watershed Symposium returns this December, offering a full day of expert-led presentations, engaging panels, and meaningful discussions focused on sustainable water management. Hosted by the Watershed Information and Conservation Council and Napa County Resource Conservation District, this annual event is a unique opportunity for community members, conservation advocates, and professionals to come together to shape the future of Napa’s water resources.  

Moderated by Bruce Barge, President of the Board of Directors for the Napa County Resource Conservation District, the symposium will feature a keynote address by Kamyar Guivetchi, Executive Advisor of Water Innovation & Technology at the California Department of Water Resources.  

Featured Sessions:   

Navigating Water Challenges in Urban Spaces
  • Peter Schultze-Allen, EOA, Inc.  
  • Monica Stafford & Suzanne Whelan, One Tam  
  • Janelle Sellick, American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation  
  • Jason Holley, City of American Canyon
Going with the Flow: Napa’s Waterways Above and Below
  • Christian Braudrick, Stillwater Sciences
  • Jeremy Sarrow, Napa Flood Control District
  • Richard Thomasser, Napa Flood Control District
Roots to Rivers: Enhancing Agriculture and Watershed Resilience
  • Lauren Leeds Pesch, Chavez & Leeds Family Vineyards 
  • Yvonne Socolar, UC Berkeley Environmental Science 
  • Duncan MacEwan, ERA Economics
  • Tod Mostero, Abuelitos Foundation
Whirlwind Tour of Watershed Work

Quick insights from a variety of local project leaders. 

Why Attend?  

  • Explore the Latest Environmental Data: Learn from experts driving water resilience and conservation.  
  • Dive into Napa River Restoration: Understand efforts to protect Napa’s interconnected ecosystems.  
  • Connect with Local Leaders: Network with professionals committed to Napa’s water future.  
  • Be Inspired: Celebrate community-led initiatives making a tangible impact.  
  • Take Action: Gain practical strategies to apply in your community.

     

Registration Details   

Tickets are now available on Eventbrite. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a collaborative conversation and be part of the movement for sustainable water management in Napa County.  

For more information, visit napawatersheds.org or contact monique@naparcd.org