TITLE: Case Study:  Challenges of Managing the State Water Project

SPEAKER: Hong Lin PhD, PE – Chief Financial Manager of the California State Water Project

Hong Lin is the Chief Financial Manager of the California State Water Project (SWP).  In this role Hong Lin oversees the development and implementation of policies for comprehensive asset management and capital investment programs for the rehabilitation and refurbishment of SWP facilities in collaboration with SWP senior managers and senior managers of the State Water Contractors.   Ms. Lin is a registered professional engineer in California and received her Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University.

SYNOPSIS:

Challenges of comprehensive asset management and capital investment programs for the State Water Project (SWP) facilities.  The SWP is a multi-purpose water storage and delivery system that extends more than 705 miles — two-thirds the length of California. A collection of canals, pipelines, reservoirs, and hydroelectric power facilities delivers clean water to 27 million Californians, 750,000 acres of farmland, and businesses throughout the state.

LOCATION: (Virtual via Go To Meeting)

PROGRAM TIME:

April 14th, 2022 @ 12:00 PM (PST)

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