ACWA eNews for July 9, 2014

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State Water Board Releases Draft Emergency Water Conservation Regulations

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 07/09/2014 – 10:30am

Stepping up its call to the public to increase water conservation during the state’s worsening drought, the State Water Resources Control Board this morning released proposed statewide emergency water conservation regulations that would restrict certain forms of outdoor water use and impose fines of up to $500 for violations.

House Holds Hearing on Proposed Waters of the United States Rule

Submitted by Josh Abel on Wed, 07/09/2014 – 1:03pm

The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a hearing to examine the impacts of EPA’s proposed “Definition of the ‘Waters of United States’ Under the Clean Water Act” rule on July 9th. The full Committee hearing, entitled “Navigating the Clean Water Act: Is Water Wet?”, provided members the opportunity to ask EPA Deputy Administrator Robert Perciasepe questions about the rule. The Honorable Perciasepe was the only witness at the hearing and members grilled him about specific issues in their districts.

Public Works Funding Fairs Scheduled Throughout California

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Mon, 07/07/2014 – 2:00pm

Representative from public works agencies, local governments and California Native American tribes are invited to attend a series of funding fairs hosted by the California Financing Coordinating Committee that will highlight monies available for various projects and ways to apply for the funds.

Funding is available for a variety of projects including: water quality, wastewater treatment, water supply, restoration, flood management, streets, highways and community facilities.

ACWA Federal Regulatory Chart – July 2014

Submitted by Josh Abel on Mon, 07/07/2014 – 12:07pm

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Attached is the July update of ACWA’s Federal Regulatory Chart.

Workshops Set on Draft NPDES Permit for Discharges from Drinking Water Systems

Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Thu, 07/03/2014 – 2:10pm

State Water Resources Control Board staff will hold three workshops around the state in July regarding the draft statewide general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for discharges from drinking water systems.

The workshop dates, times and locations are as follows:

Applications Due July 21 for DWR Drought Grants

Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Thu, 07/03/2014 – 12:26pm

Water agencies interested in accessing grant funding for drought-related projects and programs have until July 21 to submit applications as part of the Department of Water Resources’ drought proposal solicitation package.

Greater Bakersfield Water Conservation Day July 12

Sat, 07/12/2014 – 9:00am – 12:00pm

Location:

Urner’s – 4110 Wible Rd.

Details

Water Conservation Day

 

Region 2 Board Meeting 7/18/2014

Fri, 07/18/2014 – 11:00am – 12:00pm

Location:

Bella Vista Water District

ACWA Region 2 Board Meeting July 18th, 2014 at 11:00 am at Bella Vista Water District.

 

Agenda and materials coming soon.

Workshop on Draft NPDES Permit for Discharges from Drinking Water Systems

Mon, 07/21/2014 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Location:

Sacramento Suburban Water District Antelope Gardens Facility, 7800 Antelope North Road, Antelope, CA 95843

State Water Resources Control Board staff will hold three workshops around the state in July regarding the draft statewide general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for discharges from drinking water systems.

In addition to this date, other workshop dates, times and locations are as follows:

 

Workshop on Draft NPDES Permit for Discharges from Drinking Water Systems

Wed, 07/23/2014 – 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location:

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Conference Room US2-145, 700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles

State Water Resources Control Board staff will hold three workshops around the state in July regarding the draft statewide general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for discharges from drinking water systems.

The workshops will be webcast.

 

ACWA Regulatory Summit

Wed, 08/13/2014 – Thu, 08/14/2014

Location:

South Lake Tahoe

ACWA’s 2014 Regulatory Summit is set for Aug. 13-14, 2014, in South Lake Tahoe.

This year’s theme is, “Looking Upstream: Managing California’s Headwaters for Sustainability.”

The event will be held at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel – South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

Registration is now open. Click here for online registration, hotel information and other details.

Online Registration

2014 California Adaptation Forum!

Tue, 08/19/2014 – Wed, 08/20/2014

Location:

Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel

The Local Government Commission and the State of California are orga

More Information

 

IWA Watershed Management Conference

Tue, 09/09/2014 – 9:00am – Fri, 09/12/2014 – 5:00pm

Location:

San Francisco

The International Water Association is holding a specialists’ conference for water basin science and management Sept. 9 to 12 in San Francisco.

Submissions of abstracts of research may be submitted by March 3 for consideration of presentation at the conference. Abstracts may be submitted here.

IWA Conference Brochure

 

2014 Steve Hall Fierce Competitor Golf Tournament

Fri, 09/19/2014

Location:

DarkHorse Golf Club, Auburn

Registration and details will be available soon.

CalDesal 3rd Annual Conference

Mon, 10/06/2014 – Tue, 10/07/2014

Location:

Portola Hotel in Monterey

The conference will be attended by desalination industry professionals, CalDesal member agency representatives, local and state/federal agency staff and decisionmakers, California legislators, non-governmental organizations and other special guests.

 

For additional information regarding CalDesal, its mission, and membership, please visit the CalDesal website at www.caldesal.org, or contact Ron Davis at rond@caldesal.org, or by phone at (916) 492-6082.

ACWA Regions 6 & 7 Water Forum

Fri, 10/17/2014

Location:

Visalia, CA

The San Joaquin regions are planning their annual Joint Water Forum in Visalia this fall. The forum will highlight regional policy issues and feature local elected officials.

 

Registration will available September 2014.

 

Questions: Please contact Regional Affairs Representative Katie Dahl at katied@acwa.com or call 916-441-4545.

ACWA Region 5 Reception & Program

Sun, 10/19/2014 – Mon, 10/20/2014

Location:

Livermore, CA

Region 5 is planning its fall event in Livermore to focus on outside-the-box approaches to watershed sustainability. Plan to attend this program and hear regional insights on imported water, aquifer management, flood control, conservation, and water recycling.

Registration will be available September 2014.

Questions: Please contact Regional Affairs Representative Katie Dahl at katied@acwa.com or call 916-441-4545.

ACWA 2014 Fall Conference & Exhibition

Tue, 12/02/2014 – Fri, 12/05/2014

Location:

Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego

ACWA’s 2014 Fall Conference & Exhibition is set for Dec. 2-5, 2014, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel in San Diego.

Conference Exhibitors Information

 

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