Nelson, Calif., September 22, 2025 – Western Canal Water District has announced the appointment of Jenny Scheer as its new General Manager, with Scheer’s expertise in sustainable water use and strong background representing agricultural landowners positioning her well to lead the 41-year-old special district.

Most recently Scheer served as an Ag Water Specialist with Water and Land Solutions, LLC, partnering with farmers to respond to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and other water challenges. In this role, Scheer charted a path to sustainable water use through groundwater recharge projects, policy development, water district management, and infrastructure projects.

Prior to her role with Water and Land Solutions, Scheer worked in consulting roles advancing both international and domestic agriculture projects. Scheer also led the Santa Clara Farm Bureau as its Executive Director for several years, guiding the work of the nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting and preserving farming and ranching in the Santa Clara Valley.

Scheer graduated from California State University, Chico in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business and a minor in Religious Studies. She earned her master’s degree from the University of California, Davis in Agricultural and Resource Economics in 2016. The Board of Directors selected Scheer for the General Manager role, following a comprehensive executive search supported by Morrison, a business consulting firm serving clients nationwide, with a strong focus in food and agriculture.

“Jenny’s commitment to collaborative leadership; her depth and breadth of experience in water-related challenges and solutions; and her vision for the role Western Canal Water District will continue in play as a leader in water policy and infrastructure on a local, regional, and state level made her the ideal choice to lead this organization,” said Corrie Nichols-Davis, Western Canal Water District Board President.

Scheer will begin her role December 2025 and is eager to take the helm of the organization that she has a strong connection to, having grown up in the rice farming community of Richvale.

“Being raised in a farming family that benefitted from the vision and tenacity of the founders of Western Canal Water District, I am deeply honored not only to join, but to lead this organization,” said Scheer. “Western Canal is instrumental in protecting the livelihoods of our North State farmers and plays a critical role in stewarding habitat for waterfowl and wildlife in some of the most productive watersheds in California. I look forward to sharing my experience and talents to continue to advance the incredible work of Western Canal.”

Current General Manager Ted Trimble will retire from his post in December. He will continue to serve Western Canal Water District, contributing to key projects in a part-time capacity.