California LiDAR Coverage Celebration
Thank you for joining us for the California LiDAR Coverage Celebration on Thursday, December 11, in Sacramento! This reception, hosted by Watershed Solutions Network and the California Water Data Consortium, celebrated the incredible achievement of near-statewide LiDAR data coverage, a milestone that strengthens our shared ability to advance forest resilience, watershed management, climate adaptation, and more.
Explore this resource document to learn more about LiDAR technology supporting resource management, LiDAR state coverage status, and the sponsors, hosts, and partners of the California LiDAR Coverage Celebration.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Sacramento
Thank you to California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot for delivering the keynote address. Secretary Crowfoot leads statewide efforts to conserve California’s environment and natural resources and has served as Secretary since 2019, advising Governor Newsom as a member of his cabinet. He oversees an agency of more than 25,000 employees across 26 departments, commissions, and conservancies, responsible for stewarding California’s forests, rivers, water supplies, and natural lands.
The brief programalso included LiDAR demonstrations and examples, as well as a toast to all the collaborators.
Thanks to our sponsors who made this event possible!
About our Hosts
The Watershed Solutions Network is a network of land and water stewards building persistent relationships and networks amon g a diverse cross-section of leaders committed to expanding their individual and collaborative capacity to meet the demands of climate change. WSN members and partners bridge differences, innovate, and choose bold action to improve the resilience of California’s lands, waters, and communities.
The California Water Data Consortium is an independent nonprofit organization created by state agencies and partners to modernize California's water and ecological data systems. Through collaborative problem-solving and innovative partnerships, we ensure that all communities have access to the reliable, transparent information needed to make decisions that will allow everyone living and working in California to prosper amid unprecedented climate challenges.
