The first of my Reflections essays, dated March 22, 2019, commemorated World Water Day. Since then, I have acknowledged World Water Day, for which UN Water designates a different theme annually, through a Reflections essay and/or program participation. The theme of World Water Day 2026 is Water and Gender, with the tagline “Where water flows, equality grows.” Also associated with World Water Day is the release of the annual World Water Assessment Report by UNESCO’s World Water Assessment Programme. This year’s report is titled Water for All People: Equal Rights and Opportunities. With World Water Day, March 22, 2026, falling on a Sunday, related activities are spanning several days.
Conference Standard Registration Rates Extended Through April 3
The deadline to register for the WRRC 2026 conference at the standard registration rate has been extended! Interested readers can register for the WRRC 2026 Annual Conference, Water for Tech, Mining & Energy: Pathways to Arizona’s Future, taking place on April 14–15, 2026, with the standard ticket rate of $200 now through Friday, April 3. Thereafter, attendees can still register for the late rate of $225. Discounted, pre-paid parking is available until Monday, March 30.
WRRC Webinar Celebrates World Water Day
March 22 is designated by UN Water as annual World Water Day, with the 2026 theme being “Water and Gender.” World Water Day is coupled each year with the release of the World Water Development Report, this year titled Water for all people: Equal rights and opportunities. To explore these important themes, MDPI Water and the WRRC collaborated to deliver the March 23, 2026, webinar, “Water for All People – Governance, Security, and Access.”
Conference to Close with Tribal Perspectives and Key Takeaways
At the conclusion of the WRRC 2026 annual conference, two presentations will offer important perspectives on the current and future challenges and opportunities of industrial water use. A Tribal keynote and a conference wrap-up will help conference participants reflect on the broader implications of the discussions and carry key insights forward. Register now to hear these presentations and more at the WRRC 2026 annual conference on April 14–15.
Article Addresses Current Colorado River Negotiations
In a recent article published in academic news outlet The Conversation, WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal and co-author Colorado Water Center Director Karen Schlatter address the complex issues surrounding ongoing Colorado River negotiations.