UWI Announces New Partnership with California-United Water
UWI & California-United Water Form Partnership
The Urban Water Institute (UWI) is pleased to announce a new partnership with California-United Water (Cal-United)—a collaboration designed to bring value to both organizations and the broader water community across the state.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to elevating regional voices in statewide conversations, aligning around policy-level solutions for California’s water future, and creating new opportunities for collaboration across regions and sectors.
At the recent UWI Spring Board meeting, the board of directors unanimously approved a proposal to integrate Cal-United programming into key elements of the 2026 UWI Annual Conference, taking place August 19–21, 2026 at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego.
What to Expect at the 2026 Annual Conference
As part of this new partnership, attendees can look forward to two unique, collaborative experiences:
Cal-United Interactive Friday Session
On Friday, August 21, Cal-United will lead a dynamic, interactive conference session designed to bring together leaders from across California for solutions-focused dialogue. This session will complement the broader UWI program by fostering candid conversation, diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking on the state’s most pressing water challenges.
UWI/Cal-United Dinner Cruise on Mission Bay
On Thursday, August 20, UWI and Cal-United will co-host a special evening dinner cruise on Mission Bay. This elevated experience is designed to encourage north-south connection and conversation in a relaxed setting outside of the traditional conference environment.
Together, these additions enhance the 2026 Annual Conference by creating new spaces for engagement, connection and statewide collaboration.
About California-United Water
California-United Water (Cal-United) is a strategic collaboration founded by the Mountain Counties Water Resources Association (MCWRA), Mesa Water District (Mesa Water), and the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA). The initiative is focused on aligning California water organizations and leadership around a more unified approach to water planning and policy.
Join Us in San Diego for the 2026 Annual Conference
We hope you’ll join us at the UWI Annual Conference, August 19-21, 2026 at Loews Coronado Bay Resort, to take part in these important experiences. Registration will open on March 24, 2026 at urbanwater.com for new and previous attendees.