Statewide Water Conference December 5-8.

Topics Include 2008 Water Bond, the Peripheral Canal, Surface Storage and More

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Spring Conference & Exhibition is set for December 5-8 at the Disneyland[R] Hotel in Anaheim, and is expected to draw more than 2,000 local

WHAT: ACWA 2006 Fall Conference & Exhibition

WHEN: December 5-8, 2006

WHERE: Disneyland[R] Hotel, Anaheim

Wednesday Programs:

* "The Golden State-Past, Present and Future," featuring water historian and former California State Librarian Dr. Kevin Starr, 8 a.m.

* Issue Forum: "Getting to YesCoInsider Tips from Three Top Mediators," 10 a.m.

* "Peace on the River: The Inside Scoop on the Historic Deal," featuring newly appointed Reclamation Commissioner Bob Johnson as moderator, Noon

* "Peripheral Canal: Yes or No," a water experts debate moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Sacramento Bee Associate Editor Tom Philp, 2:15 p.m.

Thursday Programs

* Issue Forum: "Global Competition Hits Home," 10 a.m.

* Town Hall Meeting: "Open Discussion on Proposition 84 and a 2008 Water Bond," with ACWA leadership and Assembly Members Michael Villines (R-Clovis) and Dave Cogdill (R-Modesto) 2:15 p.m.

Friday Program

* "Decision 2006: Who Did What to Whom," featuring Democratic strategist Gary South and Republican Strategist Dan Schnur, 8:30 a.m.

ACWA is a statewide association of public agencies whose 440 members are responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California. For more information, visit www.acwa.com.