NBWA 2026 Conference
Executive Director, North
This year’s milestone conference marks the North Bay Watershed Association’s Silver Anniversary, celebrating 25 years of regional collaboration and innovation. The event will be a dynamic gathering of regional leaders and partners engaged in navigating our north bay communities through unprecedented times by “Meeting This Moment in a Climate of Change”.
The conference provides a platform for experts, decision-makers, practitioners, partners, and students to collaboratively address today’s substantial and far-reaching adaptation challenges faced by water utilities and management agencies posed by climate, technology, and societal changes.
As we commemorate this Silver Anniversary, the conference is not only a celebration of 25 years of partnership and progress but also a call to action for the decades ahead. Participants will come together to exchange ideas, showcase innovation, and build connections that strengthen our collective ability to adapt and thrive in an era of transformation. It is an inspiring opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come — and to chart a bold, collaborative path toward a resilient and sustainable future for our communities and watersheds. This digital program will be updated regularly with details about conference speakers, session topics, and event highlights. Check back often to learn more about what’s in store for this special Silver Anniversary event!
Meeting this Moment in a Climate of Change
Thursday, April 9, 2026
College of Marin | Jonas Center
9 AM–3 PM | Light breakfast & lunch included
3 PM–5 PM | Networking event
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Andy Rodgers
Bay Watershed Association
Sponsorship Opportunities
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The North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA) was established in 2000 to create partnerships across the region to support North Bay agencies, organizations, and communities.
Since forming, NBWA has been an unwavering collaborative forum for local leaders, practitioners, organizations, and advocates to advance education, restoration, protection, and stewardship of the North Bay watersheds.
NBWA’s biennial conference is celebrating 25 years of regional partnership and impact! It’s the perfect moment to reflect on where we are in these extraordinary times of change and together set our sights on creating a resilient future.
We welcome you to participate in this historic event by becoming one of many sponsors of the 2026 Silver Anniversary Conference, Meeting this Moment in a Climate of Change:
Standard logo placement plus digital event promotions (Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram) and during wellness breaks and networking hour Recognition during opening remarks & throughout the day Full-page ad in event program 4 complimentary registrations
Standard logo placement plus digital event promotions (Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram), and during wellness breaks Half-page ad in event program 3 complimentary registrations
Recognition for All Sponsors
Acknowledgment during the conference event
Standard logo placement: Event program, NBWA website, day-of event signage, and registration page Exhibit Posters with sponsor logos featured Sponsor-level identification on attendee badges
Access to discounted registrations for additional staff
NETWORKING EVENT SPONSORSHIP
For the first time, NBWA will host a post-conference networking event. This exclusive sponsorship opportunity, limited to one organization, will cover event costs, including food and beverages.
As the Networking Event Sponsor, your company will be featured in the conference program as the sponsor of the event. Additionally, your logo will be prominently displayed at service tables throughout the networking event venue.
Event Sponsorship Form
Thank you for your interest in supporting our event! You may mail or email us the below information or fill out the form online.
SPONSOR INFORMATION
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Conference Scholarships Now Open!
Application Deadline 01/09/26
The North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA) invites students, community members, and professionals to apply for a scholarship to attend the NBWA’s 2026 Silver Anniversary
Biennial Conference Meeting this Moment in a Climate of Change, a day to connect with regional leaders and national experts, explore innovative solutions to today’s water and climate challenges, and celebrate 25 years of partnership and progress toward a resilient North Bay.
Applying early can help you plan for time away from work, travel, and other costs, including the conference registration fee (anticipated to be over $100).
Meeting this Moment in a Climate of Change
April 9, 2026 | College of Marin Jonas Center, Novato, CA
Scholarship recipients receive full-day conference registration and admission to the closing reception.
Up to $500 per scholarship
Recipients must reside, work, or study in areas draining to the North San Pablo Bay and North San Francisco Bay.
To learn more about the conference and the scholarship visit: nbwatershed.org/small-grants-and-scholarship-program/
