ACWA eNews for September 24, 2014

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ACWA eNews for Sept. 24, 2014

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Support for Water Bond at 58% Among Likely Voters, PPIC Poll Says

Some 58% of likely voters say they support Proposition 1, the $7.5 billion water bond slated for the November ballot, according to a new poll released Sept. 23 by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC).

Public Comment Period Opens on DWR’s Funding Recommendations for Drought Projects

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Sept. 23 announced its recommendations for $200 million in grants for projects designed to alleviate the impacts of the current drought and improve regional drought preparedness.

The public comment period on the recommendations is now open until Oct. 8.

Governor Issues Executive Order to Assist Households with Water Shortages

Drinking water

Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order last week aimed at streamlining assistance to households that rely on domestic wells or very small water systems and are currently without drinking water due to declining groundwater supplies as the drought continues.

In a statement released Friday, Sept. 19, the governor calls the shortage of water for drinking and sanitation purposes a threat to human health and safety that will require the combined efforts of multiple agencies to combat.

PCWA Declares Emergency as King Fire Threatens Hydroelectric Facilities

King Fire in Colfax

Since it began on Sept. 13 the fast-moving King Fire has charred 89,574 acres and threatened hydroelectric facilities operated by two ACWA member agencies.

The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) announced last week that its board enacted an emergency resolution authorizing district managers to take all steps necessary to obtain supplies and manpower needed to respond to the King fire quickly. Immediate threats to its Middle Fork American River Hydroelectric Project at Hell Hole Reservoir prompted the board’s action.

Governor Signs Various ACWA-Supported Legislation Focused on Planning and Conservation

Sprinklers

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed several ACWA-supported bills including AB 2067 (Weber) and SB 1420 (Wolk), related to Urban Water Management Plans, as well as AB 2104 (Gonzales) and SB 922 (Nielsen), related to homeowners associations’ landscape rules.  These bills are expected to help California achieve its goal of a 20% reduction in water-use statewide by 2020.

HOA Watering and Landscape Rules

New Report Predicts Climate Change Will Significantly Impact California’s Central Valley

From the Department of the Interior’s Press Release:

CalChamber Supports Water Bond and Rainy Day Reserve

The California Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for Proposition 1– the $7.5 billion water bond – and Proposition 2– the rainy day reserve. Both propositions will appear on the November general election ballot.

House Natural Resources Committee Supports 3 Storage Bills

The House Natural Resources Committee, on Thursday, voted to report three bills of interest to ACWA members out of committee. The votes on the bills, HR 3980, HR 3981, and HR 5412, fell largely along party lines.

Sacramento-Area Agencies Reduce Water Use by 20% or More in August

Reduce Your Use

The Regional Water Authority (RWA) today announced that 14 of the water providers it represents have accomplished impressive water savings of at least 20% or more in August 2014, as compared to last August’s numbers.

RWA’s analysis of data submitted by local water suppliers shows that last month alone the regional reductions came in at an average of 21%. Since the beginning of the year, the area has averaged a 19% reduction in water use.

The RWA’s “Drought Busters” are:

New Poll Shows Orange County Voters Want Desalination

A poll released today by Probolsky Research shows that 69% of likely voters within the boundaries of the Orange County Water District (OCWD) support construction of the proposed Huntington Beach desalination facility.

“For the first time in many years we are seeing water supply as a top issue of concern for Orange County voters.  The current drought facing the region and the state is driving this interest,” said Adam Probolsky.

The survey also showed that:

Water 101 Workshop

Thu, 10/02/2014Fri, 10/03/2014
Location:

Cucamonga Valley Water District’s Frontier Project in Rancho Cucamonga

Join the Conversation in this Critical Drought Year

Water 101 is coming to Southern California October 2-3, 2014. This day-and-a-half course offers you the opportunity to learn the California water basics and water district board member governance. The course will be held at the Cucamonga Valley Water District’s Frontier Project in Rancho Cucamonga.

CalDesal 3rd Annual Conference

Mon, 10/06/2014Tue, 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 atwww.caldesal.org, or contact Ron Davis at rond@caldesal.org, or by phone at (916) 492-6082.

Water Education Foundation – Russian River Water Tour

Thu, 10/09/2014Fri, 10/10/2014
Location:

Tour begins and ends in Santa Rosa

Russian River Tour 2014

2014 Santa Ana River Watershed Conference

Tue, 10/14/2014
Location:

Riverside Convention Center in Riverside

Join us Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside for the 6th Annual OWOW Event

Convened by the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and coordinated by the Water Education Foundation

It’s up to us to make sure we keep our cool!

Our regional planning has served us well. We can continue to thrive even through tough times by working together. Join us for a dynamic discussion of the next chapter of water resources challenges and opportunities.

23rd Annual Conference and Meeting 2014 – The Year of Groundwater

Wed, 10/15/2014Thu, 10/16/2014
Location:

Hilton Sacramento Arden West, Sacramento, CA

23rd Annual Conference and Meeting
2014 – The Year of Groundwater

October 15-16, 2014
Hilton Sacramento Arden West, Sacramento, CA

Cooperating Organizations
California Department of Water Resources
U.S. Geological Survey

Paying for Water Infrastructure with the Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds

Thu, 10/16/2014 – 8:00am5:00pm
Location:

Cal/EPA HQ, 1001 I Street (Coastal Hearing Room)

Paying for Water Infrastructure with the Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds
A FREE Training Workshop for Communities and Borrowers
Presented by:
EPA Region 9 and the California State Water Resources Control Board
More information and registraion here.

CASA Seminar Exploring Wastewater Funding

Thu, 10/16/2014 – 10:00am3:00pm
Location:

Orange County Sanitation District, 10844 Eillis Ave., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

The California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) is offering seminars to explore available funding in the wastewater sector. the seminars are itnended to help guide agency staff and others through various mechanims for financing wastewater projects today, including: the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, the Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Program and  Public Private Partnerships.

Seminar fee is $150.

For more information contact: Debbie Welch – Dwelch@casaweb.org,

Registration Open! ACWA Regions 6 & 7 Water Forum

Fri, 10/17/2014
Location:

Visalia, CA

ACWA Regions 6 & 7

San Joaquin Valley Water Forum

October 17, 2014 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn Visalia

900 W Airport Dr., Visalia, CA 93277

ACWA Region 5 Tour & Program

Sun, 10/19/2014Mon, 10/20/2014
Location:

Livermore, CA

ACWA Region 5 Hosted Program

Creative Approaches to

Watershed Reliability in the Tri-Valley

October 19 & 20, 2014 | Livermore, CA

REGISTER HERE!

Water Education Foundation – Northern California Tour

Wed, 10/22/2014Fri, 10/24/2014
Location:

Tour begins and ends in Sacramento International Airport

Northern California Tour 2014

This 3-day, 2-night tour travels the length of the Sacramento Valley, a major source of water for California.

CASA Seminar Exploring Wastewater Funding

Thu, 10/23/2014 – 10:00am3:00pm
Location:

Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District, 10060 Goethe Rd., Sacramento

The California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) is offering seminars to explore available funding in the wastewater sector. the seminars are itnended to help guide agency staff and others through various mechanims for financing wastewater projects today, including: the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, the Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Program and Public Private Partnerships.

Seminar fee is $150.

For more information contact: Debbie Welch – Dwelch@casaweb.org,

ACWA Regions 8, 9, & 10 Hosted Program & Tour – October 26 & 27 – Del Mar, CA

Sun, 10/26/2014Mon, 10/27/2014
Location:

San Diego, CA

ACWA Regions 8, 9, & 10 Hosted Program & Tour

Local Paths to Reliability

October 26 & 27, 2014 | San Diego/Del Mar, CA

 

Groundwater Land Use Symposium

Wed, 10/29/2014 – 8:30am1:30pm
Location:

Clovis, CA

The Correlation between Land Use and Groundwater. Can We Plan our way to a Sustainable Groundwater Supply?

Dealing in Drought: Development, Legislation and Litigation

Thu, 10/30/2014 – 9:00am5:00pm
Location:

DoubleTree by Hilton LA Downtown

2014 is being touted as California’s single driest year on record and severe drought conditions have brought the state to a crossroads. Is drought now going to be the new normal in California? This program will help attendees understand the impacts of drought on the competing needs of urban, agricultural and environmental water users.

Water Education Foundation – San Joaquin River Restoration Tour

Thu, 11/06/2014Fri, 11/07/2014
Location:

The tour begins and ends in Fresno

San Joaquin River Restoration Tour 2014

This 2-day, 1-night tour explores challenges associated with restoring flows and a Chinook salmon fishery to the San Joaquin River from below Friant Dam to the confluence with the Merced River.

ACWA 2014 Fall Conference & Exhibition

Tue, 12/02/2014Fri, 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.

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