𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻? | 𝗡𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 The conversations are continuing in Napa Valley, and Mother Nature even decided to contribute a little water of her own! ☔️ Day two of the New California Coalition’s Fall Investor Convening brought a deeper focus on one of the most important pieces of advancing meaningful policy solutions: communication, education, and advocacy. For SCWC Executive Director Charley Wilson, the message is simple: Educate to advocate. How do we reach more people, build awareness, and turn important conversations into action? By engaging with legislators, connecting with communities, sharing information, and making sure more Californians understand what’s at stake. From discussions on Sacramento’s policy priorities to conversations about reaching and engaging new audiences, the focus remains on building relationships and strengthening the collective voice behind California’s most pressing challenges. As we look toward 2027, we’re excited to continue growing our coalition, expanding awareness, and bringing more voices to the table. There’s strength in numbers, and we hope you’ll be part of the conversation as we work toward real solutions for California! #cawater

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻? | 𝗡𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆, 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 Big challenges require bold thinking, meaningful collaboration, and a willingness to move beyond business as usual. SCWC Executive Director Charley Wilson is in Napa Valley this week, joining approximately 100 leaders from across California for the New California Coalition’s 3rd Annual Fall Investor Convening. The conversations are focused on some of California’s most pressing challenges, including water, housing, and energy, and how to develop proactive, focused, data-driven solutions that deliver real results. For Charley, one message stands out: California can’t afford to keep approaching today’s challenges with yesterday’s playbook. It’s about learning from past experiences, bringing different perspectives to the table, and finding ways to move beyond political differences to solve real problems. And when it comes to water, the urgency couldn’t be greater. Elevating water as a statewide priority and turning that urgency into meaningful action will require collaboration across industries, agencies, and communities. We’re excited about the relationships being built in Napa Valley and the opportunity to work alongside the New California Coalition over the next year to help turn forward-thinking conversations into lasting change. Because California doesn’t just need more conversations about its challenges. It needs solutions.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝘂𝗺𝗽 California’s water future demands more than conversation. It demands collaboration, shared priorities, and a commitment to action. On October 9, Southern California Water Coalition convened leaders from across California’s water community at LA County Public Works for our 2026 Water Urgency Roundtable, bringing together voices from business, agriculture, labor, energy, technology, academia, government, and advocacy. Together, participants tackled some of the state’s most pressing water challenges, from infrastructure investment and water affordability to regulatory innovation, diversified supplies, and climate resilience. But this wasn’t just about identifying challenges. It was about building consensus around solutions. A defining moment of the gathering was the Water Urgency Declaration, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing California’s water priorities through coordinated messaging, meaningful partnerships, and collective action. As California looks toward 2075, the work we do together today will help determine the strength and resilience of our water future. Thank you to Mark Pestrella and LA County Public Works for hosting, and to every leader who brought their perspective, expertise, and commitment to the table. The urgency is real. The commitment is shared. Now, it’s time to turn priorities into progress. #CaliforniaWater #SCWC #WaterUrgency #WaterInfrastructure #WaterResilience