Subsidence, Advanced irrigation Technology & Large Scale Green Energy Transitions
Tour presented by ACWA Regions 6 & 7
in partnership with Westlands Water District
Tour Event Date: Friday October 9, 2026
Tour Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Check in begins at 7:30am)
Tour Location: Westlands Water District, 23050 W. Mount Whitney Avenue, Five Points, CA 93624
Network with colleagues during a full-day tour across western Fresno County on October 9. Observe the effects of subsidence along the California Aqueduct and innovative agriculture solutions of a reverse osmosis agriculture project. Learn about Westlands Water District’s initiative to repurpose drainage-impaired agricultural land to a large clean energy solar project, while regional leaders and innovators share insights into cutting edge water management strategies. Program agenda coming soon.
Event Highlights:
- Tour Highlights: Visit these locations throughout the tour:
- Subsidence effects along the California Aqueduct
- Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Wells
- Solar Energy Project
- Desalination and On-Farm Recycling Pilot Project
- Pleasant Valley Pumping Plant
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow attendees, share ideas, and foster partnerships that could lead to impactful collaborations and solutions.
Preliminary Program Agenda HERE
Questions: Contact Regional Affairs Representative, Matt Overton at MattO@acwa.com or (916) 669-2384
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This event is presented by the 2026-’27 ACWA Regions 6 & 7 Boards
ACWA Region 6 Board 2026-’27
Chair: Sargeant Green, Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District • Vice Chair: Deanna Jackson, Tri-County Water Authority
Board Members: Brian Davis, Madera Irrigation District; Ross Franson, Westlands Water District; Anthony Nonini, Kings River Conservation District; Darcy Villere, Firebaugh Canal Water District; Jamie Marquez, Dudley Ridge Water District
ACWA Region 7 Board 2026-’27
Chair: Cliff Loeffler, Lindsay-Strathmore Irrigation District • Vice Chair: Sheridan Nicholas, Wheeler Ridge – Maricopa Water Storage District
Board Members: Johnny Amaral, Friant Water Authority; Byron Glennan, Rosamond Community Services District; Trenton Taylor, Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District, Tom Neisler, Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District
Sponsorship opportunities available here.
