5th Annual Watershed Education Day for Legislators, May 10, 2006
Investing in California’s Watersheds… An Investment in Our Future

7:30 – 8:15

Registration, Networking Breakfast, and Exhibit Displays

Local watershed groups and other organizations are encouraged to display exhibits and share information.  Please contact Ms. Kevin Ward (kcward@ucdavis.edu) if you are interested in displaying information.  There is no charge with your paid registration.

8:15 – 8:30

Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Michael Wellborn, President, California Watershed Network

8:30 – 9:45

A Dialogue with Secretary Chrisman and Reed Holderman

• Mike Chrisman, Secretary, California Resources Agency
• Reed Holderman, Vice President and Regional Director of Western Region, Trust for Public Land

9:45 –10:00

Networking Break

10:00 - 10:30

Watershed Management in California – A Legislator’s Perspective

• Assembly Member John Laird, Chair, Assembly Budget Committee

10:30 – 11:30

Panel Discussion:  Investing in California’s Watersheds

• Vern Goehring, Government Relations Consultant
• Liz Mansfield, El Dorado Irrigation District Watershed Manager (former Consultant to AssemblyWaterParks and Wildlife)
• John McCaull, Resource Landowners Association
• Julia McIver, Director of Parks and Natural Resources - Yolo County (former Principal Consultant to Senate Natural Resources and Water)
• Melanie Winter, The River Project

Moderator:
Chris Larson, Mattole Restoration Council

11:30 – 11:50

Show Us How It’s Done!  Reverse Role Play Starring…

• Melanie Winter (The River Project) as the Watershed Practitioner
• Larry Paul (California Watershed Network) as California Legislator: "Senator Curmudgeon"

11:50 - 12:15

Watershed Awards and Recognition

• 2006 Watershed Champion Award:  Cathy Bleier, Deputy Assistant Secretary, California Resources Agency
• Recognition of Past Watershed Highlights of the Month for 2006:
1. February: John Lowrey and Cache Creek Conservancy
2. March: Contra Costa County Public Works Department Watershed Calendar
3. April: Ruth Blyther – Watershed Coordinator for the Humboldt Bay Watershed Advisory Committee
4. May:  CALFED Watershed Program Watershed Partnership Seminar

12:00 – 4:00

Meet with Legislators

Should you have any questions or need assistance during this timeframe, CWN Directors will be in the Basement Cafeteria at 2:00.

4:00 – 6:00

Recovery Session

Informal Gathering at Pyramid Ale Brewery and Restaurant, 1029 K Street, Sacramento