2026 Water Resources Summit

Meteorologist Ada Monzón delivers her presentation, “Water Challenges in Puerto Rico,” during the Caribbean Water Resources Summit, outlining the island’s climate vulnerabilities, the need for high resolution weather data, and the role of the proposed Mesonet in strengthening forecasting and water management. Speaking to more than 130 participants gathered on Feb. 20, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Monzón emphasized that addressing the island’s water future requires coordinated action across agencies, universities, and nonprofit organizations, and highlighted the summit as a model for the cross sector collaboration needed to build long term resilience.