Douglas E. Beeman is deputy director for news and publications at the Water Education Foundation. This article first appeared in Western Water, which the Sacramento-based foundation has published since 1977. Sign up for Western Water’s newsletters here. https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/contributor/douglas-e-beeman-water-education-foundation/rss en Climate & Weather Economics Environment & Wildlife Innovation Law & Policy Management & Supply Solutions Wed, 10 Oct 2018 08:00:00 +0000 Douglas E. Beeman, Water Education Foundation https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2018/10/10/for-next-california-governor-theres-plenty-of-advice-on-water-issues https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/articles/2018/10/10/for-next-california-governor-theres-plenty-of-advice-on-water-issues Californians choose a new governor in just a few weeks. At a recent water conference in Sacramento, participants got a chance to offer the newbie some advice. There was plenty to be heard, as well as some wry humor.