

Prior to his confirmation, he was a partner at the WilmerHale law firm, focusing on natural resources, renewable energy development, environmental compliance, and Native American law. In this role, he establishes policy direction and supervises programs for conservation and development of the nation’s water and wetland resources, flood control, navigation, and shore protection. Connor is the assistant secretary of the Army (Civil Works) and serves as the principal advisor to the secretary of the Army on all matters related to the Army’s Civil Works Program. Karla Nemeth, director, California Department of Water Resourcesġ2:30 p.m. Joaquin Esquivel, chair, California State Water Resources Control Board Mike Connor, assistant secretary, US Army Corps of Engineers Moderator: Ellen Hanak, center director, PPIC Water Policy Center Panel 3: Finding Balance: Policy’s Role in Adapting to Extremes Mike Tognolini, director of water and natural resources, East Bay Municipal Utilities Districtġ1:30 a.m. Sandra Kerl, general manager, San Diego County Water Authority Moderator: Andrew Ayres, research fellow, PPIC Water Policy CenterĪaron Fukuda, general manager, Tulare Irrigation District Panel 2: Surplus: Strategies for Wet Years Sandi Matsumoto, California Water Program director, The Nature Conservancyġ0:20 a.m. Kyle Jones, policy and legal director, Community Water Center Bettner, general manager, Glenn-Colusa Irrigation Districtīill Hasencamp, manager, Colorado River Resources, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Moderator: Alvar Escriva-Bou, senior fellow, PPIC Water Policy Center Panel 1: Shortage: Strategies for Dry Years Jeffrey Mount, senior fellow, PPIC Water Policy Centerĩ:25 a.m.
NOVEMBER WEATHER SANTA CRUZ REGISTRATION
Registration and Breakfast availableĬaitlin Peterson, associate center director and research fellow, PPIC Water Policy Center
