What’s on the Agenda? 2026 WWA/WACD Conference Updates


Wyoming Water Issues Take Center Stage in Laramie

Earn CPC and CLE Credits at the Annual Conference!

Join us November 18–20, 2026, in Laramie for the Wyoming Water Association/WACD Annual Conference! The conference offers an opportunity for engineers to earn Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) credits and attorneys to earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and while learning about Wyoming water issues, conservation, and natural resource management.

View the partial schedule and register here:

More sessions will be announced soon, so watch for updates!

Conference Session Highlights

Explore a wide range of topics at the WWA/WACD Annual Conference, including water management, forecasting, conservation, water quality, and the future of Wyoming’s water resources.

Water Infrastructure & Management

  • Updates on Wyoming’s Lead Service Line Statewide Project
  • Tracking conserved water from the field to the reservoir
  • Advanced water rights and climate forecasting
  • Economic exposure and water reallocation in Wyoming

Streamflow, Groundwater & Forecasting

  • Future streamflow estimates for Tongue River
  • Improving basin- and subbasin-scale streamflow forecasting
  • Expanding the USGS streamgage network in the Upper Colorado River Basin
  • Snow-drought impacts on groundwater recharge and the Casper Aquifer
  • The Snow-Tel Project

Water Quality, Conservation & Working Lands

  • Effects of land disturbance on water quality and channel stability in the Green River and Muddy Creek basins
  • How instream flows benefit fisheries and agriculture
  • Practical water storage and safety for Wyoming’s working lands
  • The influence of nighttime irrigation on water balance, consumptive use, and forage productivity
  • Nitrogen cycling and toxin dynamics associated with harmful cyanobacterial blooms at Brooks Lake

Join usfor practical insights and conversations about Wyoming’s water future.

Registration is open! View the partial schedule and sign up at https://wyomingwater.org/events/annual-meeting-conference/. More sessions will be announced soon!

Help Support the Don & Pearl Brosz Memorial Scholarship

We’re also seeking donations for our conference silent auction to raise funds for the Don & Pearl Brosz Memorial Scholarship. If you have an item, gift basket, service, or other contribution you’d be willing to donate, we would greatly appreciate your support. Your donation helps us continue investing in the next generation of water professionals.

Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!

Showcase your organization and support Wyoming’s water and conservation community. Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Connect with water professionals, conservation leaders, and industry partners while helping make this year’s conference a success.

Exhibitor Spaces Are Filling Up!

Only a few exhibitor spots remain for the 2026 WWA/WACD Annual Conference! Reserve your space to showcase your products, services, and organization to professionals and leaders from across Wyoming. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect!

Book your Room Today

Hotel rooms in Laramie are limited, so we encourage attendees to book their accommodations as soon as possible. Don’t wait—reserve your room early to ensure you have a place to stay during the conference.

WWA Membership Meeting Reminder

A reminder that the WWA Membership Meeting will be held during the annual conference the morning of Friday, November 20th. Members will have an opportunity to review resolutions, bring forward any new business, and elect WWA Board members. We encourage all members to attend and participate in the business of the Association.

Please send any new business items or questions to the Executive Director at office@wyomingwater.org.​

PO Box 1691, Cheyenne, WY 82003
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