NBWA 2026 Conference
Inspiring Regional Actions to Underpin Resilience in the North Bay
Celebrating its Silver Anniversary, the North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA) marks 25 years of watershed-driven regional collaboration, innovation, and advancement. Always a dynamic event, regional leaders and key strategic partners will gather this coming April to interactively explore creative and actionable solutions by “Meeting This Moment in a Climate of Change”.
NBWA’s conference provides a biennial platform for experts, decision-makers, practitioners, partners, and students to discuss collaboratively addressing today’s far-reaching adaptation challenges faced by municipalities and water utilities due to climate, technology, and societal changes. This Silver Anniversary event is our foundation for an unprecedented call-to-action to progress resiliency for tomorrow and the decades that follow.
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 | 25-Year Anniversary Celebration & www. nbwatershed.org/event/2026-biennial-conference
Networking Reception
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Andy Rodgers Executive Director, North Bay Watershed Association
SESSION TOPICS
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
DEFINING/UNDERSTANDING THIS MOMENT
INSPIRED FUNDING SOLUTIONS THROUGH STORYTELLING AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
CHRIS AUSTIN MAVEN’S NOTEBOOK
E. JOAQUIN ESQUIVEL CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
ERIC SAPIRSTEIN ENS RESOURCES, INC. AND MORE!
CREATIVE APPROACHES TO MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROJECTS
FOSTERING WORKFORCE RESILIENCE AND ADAPTABILITY
You're Invited to NBWA’s 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Featuring Special Guests
Art by Sandi Potter
NBWA 2026 Conference
Registration
Pricing
General Admission / Student
$120/40 Early Bird
Opens: December 16, 2025
Closes: February 15, 2026
$150/60 Regular Ticket
Opens: February 16, 2026
Closes: March 31, 2026
$170/75 Late/On-Site
April 1, 2026 until event start
Click here to REGISTER or use QR code.
Registration includes complimentary parking, continental breakfast, lunch from Kitchen Café & Catering, and access to our post-conference networking event to celebrate 25 years of regional partnership and impact. Some extra-special touches are planned for this milestone year!
Conference Scholarships Now Open! Another Round of Scholarships is Available! Apply before 03/31/26. To learn more about the scholarship visit: nbwatershed.org/small-grants-and-scholarship-program
If your agency is a Sponsor, please email northbaywa@gmail.com for a discount Promo Code. Please email questions to northbaywa@gmail.com
Lodging
Courtyard by Marriott Novato Marin/Sonoma (3.2 miles from the venue) is offering a special conference rate of $139 + taxes and fees, based on availability Parking is $10 per vehicle per day
Last day to book is Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Click here to book your room today!
Alternatively, call Reservations at 1(800) 321-2211 and mention that they are booking for NBWA
Other Hotel option:
Residence Inn by Marriott Novato Sonoma
Sponsorship Opportunities
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 (7 5" x 10")* in event program
4 complimentary registrations
Standard logo placement plus digital event promotions (Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram), and during wellness breaks
Half-page ad (4 25" x 11")* in event program
3 complimentary registrations
Standard logo placement
2 complimentary registration
Recognition for All Sponsors
Standard logo placement 1 complimentary registration Watershed Advocate
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
* Please send ad as a PDF (preferred), PNG, or JPEG (High Resolution) 300 DPI (dots per inch) minimum and RGB color
Please note that NBWA cannot guarantee the quality of the look of your ad on printed materials if anything outside of these specifications are submitted
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
Company Name
Contact Person Email Phone Website
1) SPONSORSHIP LEVEL (Please select one)
FULL-PAGE AD IN EVENT PROGRAM:
2) EXHIBIT POSTER (DETAILS TO FOLLOW)
☐ YES ☐ NO
Any remaining funds will benefit the NBWA Small Grants and Scholarship Program. Questions about sponsorships, advertising, or exhibit posters? Email us at northbaywa@gmail com
Checks may be made payable to The North Bay Watershed Association
Please note that the W-9 lists Central Marin Sanitation Agency, which serves as the administrative agency for The NBWA Alternatively, checks may be made payable to Central Marin Sanitation Agency – NBWA 2026 Conference Mail
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Conference Scholarships Now Open!
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.
Another Round of Scholarships is Available!
Apply before March 31
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/
Thank You to Our Vendors
NBWA gratefully acknowledges the vendors supporting our 2026 Silver Anniversary Conference
North Bay artist, Sandi Potter, is an environmental scientist who has spent many years working and playing outdoors Her watercolors capture beautiful landscapes, sensitive ecosystems, and highlight the need to protect our watersheds With a BA in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara and an MS in Geology from Cal Poly Humboldt, she has been working in water resource management and land use planning for over 35 years, both in the private and public sector.
