Protecting our River and Water Supply

The Lower American River is one of the Sacramento region’s greatest treasures. The river provides for us — it also needs our active stewardship.

  • Water Forum Releases DRAFT Water Forum 2050 Agreement

    Water Forum Releases DRAFT Water Forum 2050 Agreement

    The Water Forum has released the DRAFT Water Forum 2050 Agreement, a landmark update to the regional accord that has guided efforts to balance the Sacramento region’s water supply reliability with the protection of the lower American River for the past 25 years. read more
  • Regional Collaboration Supports Placer County’s Water Future

    Regional Collaboration Supports Placer County’s Water Future

    By Maurice Chaney (City of Roseville), Brie Coleman (Placer County Water Agency), and Chris Nelson/Christian Punsal (City of Lincoln) Ensuring reliable, resilient water takes teamwork. Whether preparing for the impacts of climate change or working to ensure that clean water… read more
  • Ashlee Casey Named Executive Director of the Water Forum

    Ashlee Casey Named Executive Director of the Water Forum

    The Water Forum is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashlee Casey, PE, as its new Executive Director. With over a decade of experience addressing California’s most pressing water resource challenges, Casey brings a strong foundation in engineering, collaborative problem-solving,… read more

The Water Forum

is a diverse group of business and agricultural leaders, citizen groups, environmentalists, water managers, and local governments working together to balance coequal objectives:

Provide a reliable and safe water supply for the region’s economic health and planned development through to the year 2030; and Preserve the Lower American River’s fishery, wildlife, recreational, and aesthetic values.

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Ongoing Programs and Priority Actions

The Water Forum nurtures and protects the Lower American River while striking a careful balance between the water needs of people and those of fish and wildlife.