Solving California’s Water Crisis –
Speaker – Luis Cetina, Principal Government and Regional Affairs Representative, Metropolitan Water District
Even with the end of the five-year drought, California continues to face severe water challenges. California’s water system needs a more modern, flexible and environmental friendly means of conveying water from reservoirs and tributaries in the North. In his 30-year tenure at MWD, Luis has worked in an array of departments including Survey, Substructure, Civil Design and Water Supply. In his current capacity, Luis promotes water policy among members of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, chambers of commerce, economic partnerships and elected officials within the San Gabriel Valley and Gateway Region. Fluent in Spanish, he serves as MWD’s representative before the Spanish-language media and has been interviewed on CNN Español, Telemundo, Univision and other local media outlets. He is an elected official on the board of the Cucamonga Valley Water District, a direct water purveyor to more than 200,000 residents in four cities. Luis has a BS in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly Pomona.
Introduction: Peter Boniface
Fellowship: Anne Sonner
Greeters: Milt Wilson, Peter Boniface