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People and Places: Unlocking the Central Valley’s Potential in California’s Climate Future

February 26 @ 1:00 pm February 27 @ 4:30 pm

The California Water Institute invites you to join the Eleventh Annual Eccles Family Rural West Conference, hosted by Stanford University’s Bill Lane Center for the American West

Theme: People and Places: Unlocking the Central Valley’s Potential in California’s Climate Change

Dates:  February 26th and 27th, 2025

Location: held at the Linda and Stewart Resnick Student Union, located on Fresno State’s campus.

This conference will examine the Central Valley’s critical challenges and opportunities as it sits at the nexus of environmental sustainability and economic resilience.

Agenda Highlights Include:

  • Insights from President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval of Fresno State and other renowned leaders.
  • Expert panels addressing agriculture, energy, and water resources in the context of climate action.
  • Opportunities to connect with academics, practitioners, and policymakers shaping the future of the rural West.

For program details and updates, please visit the event website hosted by Stanford University’s Bill Lane Center for the American West.