CSU COAST presents
Managing Sea Level Rise Impacts on Groundwater Contamination
Capitol Event Center, 1020 11th Street, Second Floor, Sacramento, CA
March 13, 2026 | 11:00am-2:00pm | Doors open at 10:30am
This briefing examined the impacts of sea level rise on groundwater contamination in California, highlighting the latest scientific research, policy gaps, and potential legislative solutions to address emerging risks. Panel discussions brought together academic experts, agency representatives, policymakers, and community organizations to explore pathways for protecting drinking water supplies, vulnerable communities, and coastal ecosystems in the face of accelerating climate change.
Opening Remarks
Assemblymember Mia Bonta
District 18
Panel 1 - State of the Science 11:00 am-12:15 pm
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Dr. Hassan Davani San Diego State University
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Dr. Ben Hagedorn CSU Long Beach
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Dr. Kristina Hill UC Berkeley
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Lunch & Student Posters 12:15 pm-12:45 pm
Panel 2 - Policy Needs & Considerations 12:45 pm -2:00 pm
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Julie Johnson CA State Water Resources Control Board - Moderator
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Sarah Atkinson SF Bay Area Planning & Urban Research Association
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Pablo Garza CA Assembly Water, Parks & Wildlife Committee
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Dr. Jesse Negherbon CA Department of Toxic Substances Control
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