California County Café Series – July 29, 2026

The Department of Water Resources (DWR), in partnership with California State Association of Counties (CSAC), is convening a series of virtual roundtable-style gatherings for county staff who are responsible for the planning and implementation of SB 552 of 2021 (Hertzberg).

 

This series is scheduled in response to feedback DWR received from counties in 2023 at the end of the collaborative development of the County Drought Resilience Planning Guidebook, where counties emphasized the benefits and values of sharing information and practices. The purpose of the California County Café (C3) series is to:

• Provide timely, actionable information on drought conditions, funding, and state and partner efforts
• Support implementation of County Drought Resilience Plans by sharing practical resources and approaches
• Strengthen coordination and maintain a connected network across counties, state agencies, and partners to respond to emerging issues and evolving county needs

 

The C3 series is open to County staff and managers responsible for SB 552 implementation and ongoing drought resilience efforts. Elected officials, regulatory agencies, and interested parties are welcome to tune in.

 

This month’s gathering will include a hydro-climate conditions update, policy updates from CSAC, along with brief updates on funding and resources, and relevant state and partner efforts. This updated format for the series is intended to help counties receive timely information from DWR, CSAC, and partners, while also creating space for counties to share updates, questions, and lessons with one another. DWR and CSAC will also invite participant feedback on the format to help shape future gatherings.

 

Meeting Registration/Access Link: https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/Mcy-IZbDRm2uDuLeKtYlPA