California County Café May Gathering

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

California County Café gatherings are open to county staff and managers responsible for SB 552 implementation, especially the development of their corresponding County Drought Resilience Plan. Elected officials, regulatory agencies, and interested parties are welcome to tune in. 

This month’s gathering will introduce an updated format for the C3 series, with a stronger focus on timely information sharing and implementation support. The session will include a hydro-climate conditions update from Jeanine Jones, Interstate Resources Manager at DWR, along with brief updates on funding and resources, relevant state and partner efforts, and policy updates from CSAC. This updated format 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 new format to help shape future gatherings.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
🕐 Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom link upon registration)