The 18th annual Southern California Water Conference
at the Ontario DoubleTree Hotel, 222 N Vineyard Ave
For nearly two decades, the BIA Southern California Water Conference has provided a forum where government officials, water management representatives, business leaders and community stakeholders come together to share best practices and discuss ideas to meet the challenges of serving the growing demand for water while protecting our natural resources.
Program Schedule
Securing Our Water Supply
8:20 a.m. WELCOME
Supervisor Dawn Rowe, 3rd District – Chairman of the Board, San Bernardino County
8:30 a.m. CYBER SECURITY FOR UTILITIES
Critical infrastructure is quickly becoming a favorite target for cybersecurity threats. According to the EPA, less than 25 percent of water and wastewater operators surveyed perform annual cybersecurity risk assessments. Our expert panel will share the threats systems face and what can be done about it.
9:00 a.m. STATUS OF IMPORTED WATER
A majority of Southern Californians receive imported water from one source or another. Where do these projects stand and what is being done to improve supply reliability?
9:55 a.m. INVESTING IN TOMORROW’S WATER
For the water/wastewater sector, there is little dispute regarding the need for investment. Much of the state’s infrastructure is either nearing the end of its useful life or needs an upgrade to meet demand. This panel tackles the challenges, opportunities, and gaps in financing for infrastructure.
10:45 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. LOCAL SUPPLY RELIABILITY IN THE UPPER SANTA ANA WATERSHED
The challenges and different approaches for securing reliability.
12:30 p.m. KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Secretary Wade Crowfoot, California Natural Resources Agency
1:00 p.m. CLOSING REMARKS
Carlos Rodriguez - BIA San Bernardino County Chapter
