# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Water: Past, Present, & Future - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Kati Parker speaks on the past, present, and future of water. Thursday, June 25, 6:30 PM. $10/$0.About this EventThe Lifeline of the Inland Empire: Past, Present, and Future of WaterJoin us for a deep dive into the most critical resource of our region with Kati Parker, Board Vice President of the Chino Basin Water Conservation District. With her extensive background in regional water policy and a lifelong commitment to the Inland Empire, Parker will trace the evolution of our local water story—from the pioneering irrigation systems that founded our "Model Colonies" to the sophisticated conservation strategies of today.As a leader at the forefront of groundwater protection and public education, she will provide expert insight into the current state of the Chino Basin and the visionary infrastructure projects ensuring a resilient, sustainable future for our community. Whether you are a local history buff or a resident looking to better understand our environmental landscape, this session offers a vital perspective on the water that continues to shape our home.Event Details:When: Thursday, July 23Time: 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.Where: Meet in person at the Cooper Museum, Downtown UplandSpeaker: Kati ParkerAdmission:Members: FREESeniors (55+) & Youth (Under 18): FREEGeneral Admission: $10 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upland/cooper-museum-speaker-series-water-past-present-and-future/100001983917313089 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Upland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 217 E A St - **lat**: 34.094922 - **long**: -117.6481406 - **full address**: 217 E A St, 217 East A Street, Upland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Water: Past, Present, & Future - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f7a25fcda60ee9f260409baf9c6d7ca91a18dc54e8b1879ef152ba83066669ec-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc78754a-gmir.jpg?v=1772004692 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Water: Past, Present, & Future being held? - **A:** Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Water: Past, Present, & Future takes place on Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 217 E A St, 217 East A Street, Upland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Water: Past, Present, & Future? - **A:** Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Water: Past, Present, & Future is organized by The Cooper Museum. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Cooper Museum Speaker Series: Water: Past, Present, & Future", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f7a25fcda60ee9f260409baf9c6d7ca91a18dc54e8b1879ef152ba83066669ec-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc78754a-gmir.jpg?v=1772004692", "startDate": "2026-07-23T18:30:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-07-23T20:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/upland/cooper-museum-speaker-series-water-past-present-and-future/100001983917313089", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "217 E A St", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "217 East A Street", "postalCode": "91786", "addressLocality": "Upland", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "34.094922", "longitude": "-117.6481406" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Kati Parker speaks on the past, present, and future of water. 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The Cooper Museum is dedicated to preserving local history, which includes the history of the indigenous Gabrieleno Tongva indian tribe. An entire room at the museum is allocated to history including display cases of the artifacts, dress and way of life. It also provides a link to the once thriving citrus industry. This goal is accomplished through the collection, preservation and display of artifacts and educational programs with emphasis on school children. The outdoor courtyard, located adjacent to our museum, has been used over the years for a myriad of events including school classes, concerts, car shows, family events and community get-togethers. These events are highly popular and provide the community with a sense of inclusiveness. With new houses being planned in the adjacent area, there will be an increased number of visitors visiting the site and utilizing the Courtyard.In addition to school tours, Chaffey Communities Cultural Center is unique because it offers free admission to the community who can browse our displays and purchase books of the local area from our gift shop. The museum has a fulltime director available during our open hours to answer any questions that visitors may have.The history of the Upland, Ontario and surrounding areas began to unfold when the 2 major railroads completed their east-west lines in the 1880’s. This led to the development of a Citrus Industry that had a profound impact on the world-wide consumption of lemons and oranges. The railroad industry provided the engine to ship products not only to the rest of the United States but also to the rest of the world. From 1925 to 1945 California growers supplied 60% of the nation’s citrus and 20% of the world supply with the bulk of it coming from this area around Upland. This industry died out at the conclusion of WW II when the groves were needed and sold to build low-cost housing for returning veterans. The final chapter came in 1969 where a devastating floor decimated the last of the citrus groves." } ] } ] ```