Tag Archives: 2026

ECOS Continued Participation on the Water Forum

February 17, 2026

ECOS is joining with 40 organizations throughout the region to help shape the reliability of region’s water supplies while protecting and enhancing of the Lower American River.

ECOS has been a member of the Water Forum for 26 years. During this time, ECOS, other environmental organizations, business and community leaders, and the region’s water purveyors have worked together to ensure the region has a reliable and safe water supply while preserving the fishery, wildlife, recreational, and aesthetic values of the lower American River. Six years ago, the Water Forum realized that climate change and increased demands for water necessitated a review and modernization of the original Water Forum Agreement. ECOS has participated in the technical work and discussions that have led to the new Water Forum Agreement 2050. This new Agreement, which spans the next 25 years, includes the implementation of the American River Climate Adaptation Program, as well as, Purveyor Specific Agreements which outline how the 13 participating water agencies will manage supplies and operate systems to best support the Agreement’s coequal objectives of reliable regional water supply and protection of the Lower American River. The new Agreement also has five key programs including one that focuses on improving American River corridor Health by building habitat and managing the lower American river corridor through adaptive management. View the video below for more information about the Water Forum Agreement 2050.

The Fundamentals of Environmental Justice in Sacramento & Beyond, Feb 19

ECOS Climate Change Committee Meeting: February 19, 2026

Jonathan London, Professor in the Department of Human Ecology, University of California – Davis

The ECOS Climate Change Committee will host Jonathan London on February 19, 2026, to discuss the history of environmental injustice in Sacramento and some of the efforts made to shape a more equitable region. Whether you are a leader in Environmental Justice (EJ) work or just beginning to engage in this conversation, please join us to build your local knowledge, advocacy toolkit, and grassroots network.

Hybrid meeting:

In-person: Mogavero Architects, 1331 T Street, Sacramento

Zoom – Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6656164155 | To phone in: 669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 665 616 4155

5:30 – 6:00 PM: Social Hour. Light snacks and beverages provided.

6:00 – 7:30 PM: Featured Presentation and Q&A: The Fundamentals of Environmental Justice in Sacramento and Beyond (London)

7:30 – 7:50 PM: ECOS and Member Organization Updates

7:50 PM: Adjourn

Click here for the agenda in PDF.

Click here for more resources and info.

ECOS Climate Change Committee hosts David Mogavero, Feb 12

Feb 12, 2026 at 5 pm at the Stanford Gallery

111 I Street in Old Town Sacramento, in Pacific Rail Road building shown below. Stanford Gallery is part of CA Railroad Museum.

  • 4:45 pm snacks
  • 5:00 pm talk
  • 5:45 pm Q&A
  • 6:15 pm continue at Bear & Crown

For years, David Mogavero — renowned local architect and tireless regional land use advocate — has been at the forefront of shaping smart growth within the ECOS platform. Now, he brings his deep expertise and decades of on-the-ground experience to the spotlight. Dive into the dynamic intersection of architecture, housing, and land use policy as David unpacks the legacy of ECOS’s impact and his own journey in transforming the landscape of our region. Don’t miss this powerful seminar on policy, practice, and purpose.

  • Bus 51 — 8th and I St; Bus 88 – 4th and J St; Bus 62 – 3rd and K St
  • Gold Line LRT and Bus 30 and 38 – – Sac Valley Station
  • Car parking at Old Sacramento Garage (I Street between 2nd & 3rd)

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Salmonids: Population Health and Climate Adaptation Solutions, Feb 10

Join the Environmental Council of Sacramento Water Committee for a conversation on the state of salmonids and the ongoing efforts to protect salmonid population health through changing climate conditions.

February 10, 2026, 5pm – 7pm via Zoom

Featuring: Steve Rotehrt, Division Chief and Multibenefit Initiatives, Department of Water Resources

Invited: Carson Jeffres, Senior Researcher Field and Lab Director at the Center for Watershed Sciences, University of California, Davis

Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6656164155
To phone in: 669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 665 616 4155