<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail-ahS2Le" style="display:flex;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-family:Roboto,RobotoDraft,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif"><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px">Just forwarding some info & the registration link for an upcoming event that might interest you or someone you know. Please help to spread the word! -Ellen Reese</div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><b><br></b></div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><b><br></b></div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><b>Inland Deserts </b><b>Catalyst Convening: Registration Form</b></div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><b><br></b></div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><b><br></b></div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><b><br></b></div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><b><br></b></div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><b><br></b></div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><b><br></b></div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><b><br></b></div><div class="gmail-F9yp7e gmail-ikZYwf gmail-LgNcQe" dir="auto" role="heading" style="font-size:24pt;box-sizing:border-box;font-family:docs-Roboto;line-height:1.25;max-width:100%;min-width:0%;letter-spacing:0px"><br></div></div><div class="gmail-cBGGJ gmail-OIC90c" dir="auto" style="white-space:pre-wrap;line-height:1.5;font-family:docs-Roboto;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(31,31,31);margin-top:12px"><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD14pVHHopbtWFQEmbkpgBYGZhUbjJZAS9GH4BA-QSUomU8w/viewform" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;white-space:normal">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD14pVHHopbtWFQEmbkpgBYGZhUbjJZAS9GH4BA-QSUomU8w/viewform</a><div class="gmail-yj6qo" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;white-space:normal"></div><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div>The California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) are hosting a series of Catalyst Convenings across the state to help each region advance equitable climate, energy, and land use priorities. Each Convening brings together approximately 150 regional leaders and state agency representatives to highlight regional case studies, share the work of the California Fifth Climate Change Assessment, enable participants to engage directly with state agencies, and to elevate land use, climate and energy priorities.</div><div><br></div><div><b>We invite </b><b>local and </b><b>regional leaders serving Imperial, east San Bernardino, east Riverside, east Los Angeles, east Inyo, and/or east Mono to</b><b> register today for the <u>Inland Deserts Catalyst Convening</u>:</b></div><div><ul><li><u>Date</u>: Tuesday, October 6, 2026</li><li><u>Time</u>: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM</li><li><u>Location</u>: Palm Springs Leisure Center Pavilion (401 S Pavilion Way, Palm Springs, CA)</li></ul></div><div><b>Registration will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis.</b> This convening is intended for decision-makers working to advance community and climate solutions in the Inland Deserts region, including representatives from:</div><ul><li>Tribes, Indigenous leaders, and Native-led organizations.</li><li>Community-based organizations</li><li>Local and regional government leaders, including directors and managers working in the following departments: Climate/Sustainability, Community Development, Economic Development, Housing, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Health, Public Works, and Transportation.</li><li>Economic development organizations</li><li>Foundations and philanthropic organizations</li><li>Higher education institutions</li><li>Regional Climate Collaboratives</li></ul><div>Here's the link to the registration form: </div><div><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD14pVHHopbtWFQEmbkpgBYGZhUbjJZAS9GH4BA-QSUomU8w/viewform" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;white-space:normal">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD14pVHHopbtWFQEmbkpgBYGZhUbjJZAS9GH4BA-QSUomU8w/viewform</a><div class="gmail-yj6qo" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;white-space:normal"></div></div></div></div><br></div>