Launching the Coalition for Water Data Streamlining

Water agencies across California are navigating increasingly complex reporting, data management, and compliance requirements—often across multiple programs, formats, and platforms. The Coalition for Water Data Streamlining’s mission is to expand on and align decades of effort by the state, local agencies, and non-profits to bring to life the vision of AB 1755, the Open and Transparent Data Act, to modernize data collection and sharing with high quality, clear, consistent, and accessible data needed for resilient water management.

This kickoff webinar marks the official launch of the Coalition for Water Data Streamlining, a joint effort hosted in coordination with Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), California Water Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP), California Data Collaborative (CaDC), and the California Water Data Consortium. By coordinating efforts and including diverse contributors/collaborators/allies, such as water agencies and state agencies, we aim to pilot practical solutions that can be scaled as lasting regulatory reporting tools along with technical assistance. By aligning definitions, reducing duplicative reporting, and creating user-friendly reporting tools, this initiative addresses improved data collection and sharing through the lens of equity, affordability and effectiveness.

During this session, we will:

This initiative is intentionally agency-informed and solutions-oriented, building on existing momentum and recognizing that meaningful data streamlining requires coordination across local, regional, and state partners. Whether your agency is deeply involved in data management or just beginning to grapple with growing reporting demands, this webinar will provide context, clarity, and a clear path to engagement.