12th Annual Groundwater Summit | August 6, 2026

This year’s Groundwater Summit will focus on the questions many local landowners, communities, and water users are already asking: How is growth changing future water demand, what does that mean for our aquifers, and how is the District planning for it?

The agenda will cover increasing demand beyond the State Water Plan, including population growth, industrial development, and data centers; Desired Future Conditions and coordination between GMA 8 and GMA 12; legislative and policy updates; and a plain-language look at how groundwater districts manage aquifers through rules, permits, monitoring, and planning. The Summit will also include discussion of the District’s five-year review process and how management decisions are evaluated over time.

The Summit is designed for landowners, well owners, local officials, water professionals, and residents who want a clearer understanding of how groundwater is managed locally and what issues may affect the region in the years ahead.