This week - March 21-25, the U.S. Forest Service is hosting a series of Forest Service SCIENCEx webinars. Our Cohort 2 alum Karen Pope will be featured on on 3/24. For a complete schedule and details to join via zoom, visit: lnkd.in/e24D6Jw.

Tune in tomorrow night to KCAA: Water Zone by Toro because our very own Debbie Franco will be the guest talking all things drought! We will post the recording as well when it's available. podcasts.kcaastreaming.com/water

We are pleased to officially welcome our fifth Cohort, another group of exceptional land and water stewards. Read more about the 27 members, their bios and the cohort experience at watersolutionsnetwork.org/news. Welcome Cohort 5!

We are excited to announce the release of the WSN Watershed Framework, an effort that charts a collaborative cross-sector, watershed scale path toward climate resilience. Get in touch if you're interested in joining the learning network here: watersolutionsnetwork.org/watershed-fram…

Our team continues to grow. It is a pleasure to introduce our newest team member, Angelica Dowell, as Network Manager for the Water Solutions Network. We are excited to have her join us and eager to see what great things she will accomplish. Welcome aboard Angelica!

This past month, network members in the San Joaquin Valley hosted their first in-person Regional Connector. After years of virtual meetings, we look forward to hosting more Regional Connectors throughout the state.

Our network member, Reyn Akiona, recently sat on a panel for the Public Policy Institute of California to discuss how farmland is transitioning in the San Joaquin valley. Want to hear the full discussion? Check out the article below. ppic.org/blog/video-far…

WSN Advisory Council member, Felicia Marcus published a report:“State Climate Policy and Nature-based Solutions: A Match that Provides Multiple Benefits for Climate, Water, and More.” You can download a copy on the Stanford Water in the West webpage! waterinthewest.stanford.edu/publications/s…

Check out "Climate on Tap." It is a virtual conference starting next week and features WSN Advisory Council Member Emeritus, Denise Fairchild! Denise Fairchild To register for the event, please visit bit.ly/3RsoLmP

WSN Member Moy Moreno-Rivera is involved in this event! You can join in-person or virtually.

The CPUC voted today to confirm Sahara Huazano as the newest member of the California PUC and California Energy Commission - ⚡#CalEnergy's Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group (DACAG). She will join the DACAG at its next meeting on Dec 2. Welcome, Sahara! cpuc.ca.gov/dacag

A big congratulations to our Cohort 3 member, Sahara Huazano!

Looking for something to listen to? Cohort 5 member, Tara Moran was recently on a podcast with MyAgLife!

Congratulations to Cohort 3 member, Moisés Moreno -Rivera, on his appointment to Deputy Secretary for Environmental Justice, Tribal Affairs and Border Relations at the California Environmental Protection Agency! gov.ca.gov/2023/02/17/gov…

Cohort 1 member, Anatole Falagan, was recently on an episode of What Matters Water TV & Podcast. Check out the latest episode titled "How Long Beach utilities is Building a Sustainable Community”!

Last week, the California Tribal Water Summit took place in Sacramento and a few of our Network members had the opportunity to connect in person!

Springtime is in the air! The sun is shining and the beautiful California wildflowers are blooming. A few weekends ago, WSN members from across the Bay Area and Sacramento Region gathered for a breathtaking hike in the Berkley Hills. #hike #superbloom

Join the Water Solutions Network Team! WSN is hiring a Deputy Managing Director and a Program Director. For more information about each position, including detailed responsibilities and qualifications, please visit our website at watersolutionsnetwork.org/news

📢 Deadline Approaching 📢 Interested in joining our team? Applications for our Deputy Managing Director and Program Director positions are due July 14th.

Great story and interview below by Cohort 5 member, Jessi Snyder!