CalDesal

05/21/2026

💧🌊 Desalination & Regional Water Reliability

A recent article highlights how San Diego’s desalination infrastructure continues to play an important role in strengthening water supply reliability amid ongoing drought concerns across the Southwest.

Read the full article: https://www.valleyvanguardonline.com/san-diego-desalination-plant-boosts-water-supply-helps-drought-stricken-states/

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05/12/2026

Help Shape the Direction of Desal in California🌊

CalDesal is California’s only organization solely focused on advancing desalination and salinity management as key parts of our state’s water supply strategy. As a member, you’ll:
✔ Stay informed with real-time updates and legislative insights
✔ Help shape public policy and support key projects
✔ Connect with experts at exclusive events and our Annual Conference
✔ Access member-only resources and collaborate on innovative solutions

Already a member? Help us grow the CalDesal community—share this post and invite others to join our mission!

https://www.caldesal.org/

Contact: Glenn Farrel | [email protected] | (916) 216-1747

05/07/2026

Great turnout at last night’s CalDesal Spring Mixer. It was great to see so many new and familiar faces.

Thank you to our sponsors!

05/07/2026

Great turnout last night at the CalDesal Spring Mixer. It was a pleasure connecting with so many new and familiar faces from across California’s water community.

Thank you to our Spring Mixer sponsors for helping make the evening possible:

Alameda County Water District
Kimley-Horn
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
South Coast Water District

We appreciate your support and continued commitment to advancing desalination across the state.

We hope everyone enjoys the rest of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Spring Conference 2026!

05/06/2026

The CalDesal Spring Mixer is happening this evening. If you’re in Sacramento for the ACWA Spring Conference 2026, hope to see you there!

Are you attending the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Spring Conference 2026 next week in Sacramento?

If so, join CalDesal for our Spring Mixer on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento (Capitol View Room, 15th Floor).

This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and partners across California’s desalination community in a relaxed, social setting.

A special thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:

Alameda County Water District
Kimley-Horn
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
South Coast Water District

We hope to see you there!

05/05/2026

California has 840 miles of coastline, a population of 40 million, and increasing pressure on traditional water sources like the Colorado River.

So what’s holding desalination back?

In this episode of the Salty Water Podcast, Mark Donovan, Chairman of CalDesal and Principal at GHD, shares an inside look at the technical, regulatory, and public perception challenges shaping the future of desalination in California.

A thoughtful, behind-the-scenes conversation on what it will take to scale resilient water solutions.

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAnNBmdaKRg

Salty Water Podcast | California Needs Desalination — So What’s Holding It Back?California has 840 miles of coastline, a growing population of 40 million peo...

05/01/2026

As water supply challenges grow across California, communities are exploring long-term, reliable solutions.

A recent article from the The San Luis Obispo Tribune highlights how San Luis Obispo County is evaluating desalination as part of a broader strategy to build drought resilience and reduce reliance on rainfall.

Efforts like this reflect a growing recognition that diversified water portfolios—including desalination—will be essential for California’s future.

Read more: https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/environment/article315486291.html

“We’re trying to present this menu of options,” a county representative said.

04/29/2026

Are you attending the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Spring Conference 2026 next week in Sacramento?

If so, join CalDesal for our Spring Mixer on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento (Capitol View Room, 15th Floor).

This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and partners across California’s desalination community in a relaxed, social setting.

A special thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:

Alameda County Water District
Kimley-Horn
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
South Coast Water District

We hope to see you there!

04/22/2026

⏰ Last chance to sponsor the CalDesal Spring Mixer!

Sponsorship opportunities for the CalDesal Spring Mixer close tomorrow, April 23.

Join us on May 6 at 6:00 PM in Sacramento during the ACWA Spring Conference 2026 for one of the premier networking events in California’s desalination community.

This is your opportunity to showcase your organization and connect with industry leaders—but time is running out.

Please note: the bar napkin branding benefit is no longer available for incoming Gold or Silver Sponsors.

Secure your spot before the deadline. https://www.caldesal.org/spring-mixer

04/10/2026

A startup, OceanWell, is advancing a subsea desalination approach that could play a role in addressing water shortages across the Southwest. As highlighted in this recent article, the technology uses deep-ocean pressure to produce fresh water more efficiently than traditional onshore systems.

With ongoing drought and continued pressure on the Colorado River, solutions like this are gaining attention as part of a broader strategy to diversify water supplies in Arizona and beyond.

Read more about the technology and its potential impact: https://ktar.com/arizona-water-news/desalination-startup-oceanwell/5844812/

OceanWell, a desalination startup company, hopes to gain Arizona customers as the state prepares for more cuts to its Colorado River water supply.