Valley Veterans Water Forum 2026

Valley Veterans Water Forum

Join water industry leaders, agricultural experts, and policy professionals for a discussion on the challenges shaping California’s water future and the solutions needed to address them. The Valley Veterans Water Forum will bring together experts from across the state to explore regulatory issues, natural resource challenges, and the economic impacts facing the water and agricultural sectors.

This forum will also highlight career opportunities for veterans in the water industry, an essential field supporting agriculture, infrastructure, and communities throughout California.

Event Details
📅 April 1, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Clovis Veterans Memorial District
808 Fourth Street, Clovis, CA

Program Highlights

• Keynote address by John Duarte, Founder of Duarte Nursery
• Opening remarks by Lorenzo Rios, CEO of the Clovis Veterans Memorial District
• Topics include regulatory challenges, land subsidence, golden mussel threats, and the economic impacts on agriculture and water systems
• Panel discussions featuring leaders from Friant Water Authority, San Luis & Delta Mendota Water Authority, Era Economics, Greenleaf AG, and more
• A solutions-focused panel with leaders from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, California Department of Water Resources, California Water Alliance, and San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint

A networking lunch will be provided courtesy of Vista Consulting.

Admission is free.
Veterans, industry professionals, students, and community members are encouraged to attend and take part in the conversation shaping California’s water future.

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Host or Publisher Clovis Veterans Memorial District