Water Advisory Committee of Orange County

The Water Advisory Committee of Orange County (WACO) was formed in 1983 to facilitate the introduction, discussion, and debate of current and emerging water issues among Orange County policymakers and water professionals. It has also advocated the Orange County water community’s position on issues affecting the provision and management of our water supplies with lawmakers, regulatory agencies, regional and state water organizations, and others.

The committee’s membership has evolved during the past quarter century to include not only the elected officials and management staff from many Orange County water districts and cities but also engineers, attorneys, consultants, and other professionals who work with the Orange County water community, as well as residents and community group members who share a common interest in water issues.

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Monthly Meetings

The meetings provide attendees with an opportunity for professional networking and to receive informative presentations from water industry professionals, academics, economists, engineers, political officials, and others about key water issues affecting Orange County.

2026 WACO Meeting Schedule

Monthly meetings are open to the public and are held virtually on the first Friday of every month from 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted.

  • January 9, 2026
  • February 6, 2026
  • March 6, 2026
  • April 3, 2026
  • May 1, 2026
  • June 5, 2026
  • July 10, 2026*
  • August 7, 2026
  • September 4, 2026
  • October 2, 2026
  • November 6, 2026
  • December 4, 2026

*Held 2nd Friday of the month

 

2026 Planning Committee Meeting Dates

Planning meetings are held virtually on the third Tuesday of every month from 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted.

Janurary 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15

 

Agendas &
Meeting Materials

For agendas of the Water Advisory Committee of Orange County (WACO) virtual meetings, please review the Agendas, Packets, and Minutes page.

For more information, please email Heather Baez or call (714) 593-5012.

Meeting Materials Archive

Download presentations and handouts from previous meetings.