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ACWA eNews for Sept. 3, 2014
ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here
Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Fri, 08/29/2014 – 6:07pm
 A three-bill package aimed at advancing sustainable groundwater management throughout California was approved by the Legislature today and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown for signature.
The package of bills would enact the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and provide a framework for the improved management of groundwater supplies by local authorities. The bills also would provide a mechanism for limited state intervention when necessary to protect groundwater resources.
Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Tue, 09/02/2014 – 2:54pm
 Draft ballot arguments on Proposition 1 – a $7.5 billion water bond set to go before voters Nov. 4 – are now posted for public review on the Secretary of State’s website until Sept. 12.
The ballot arguments for and against the $7.5 billion water bond are available here. The arguments are part of the draft copy of the Official Supplemental Voter Information Guide for the Nov 4 election.
Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 09/03/2014 – 12:19pm
 The ACWA Region 1 and Region 4 Boards have opened a call for candidates to fill a vacancy on their boards for the 2014-2015 term. The leadership of ACWA’s ten geographical regions is integral to the leadership pf the Association as a whole. The members of the region boards determine the direction and focus of region issues and activities.
Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 08/27/2014 – 11:58am
 The California Department of Water Resources and other agencies leading the Bay Delta Conservation Plan will publish a Recirculated Draft BDCP and its accompanying documents in early 2015, officials announced today.
The BDCP and its Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS), as well as its Implementing Agreement (IA), will be recirculated in early 2015. The agencies leading the project are currently reviewing the comments received during the public comment period that ended on July 29, 2014.
Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Tue, 08/26/2014 – 11:58am
 A member kit is now available with several tools for use in considering a position on the $7.545 billion water bond slated for the November ballot and educating the public about the measure.
A second kit with additional resources will be distributed in coming weeks.
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.
Tue, 09/16/2014 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location:
West Sacramento Galleria at City Hall
Register soon for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Symposium to be held in West Sacramento on September 16. Registration closes Sept. 5. This event is sponsored by the California Urban Water Conservation Council and will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about AMI technology and how it can be used for water conservation purposes. Participants will receive information on pertinent economic considerations and get practical advice from utility and industry representatives.
AMI Symposium (Advanced Metering Infrastructure)
Thu, 09/18/2014 – 8:00am – 3:00pm
Location:
UC Davis Campus, Davis CA
Thu, 09/18/2014 – 12:00pm
Location:
Sacramento Suburban Water District’s Antelope Gardens
 ACWA Regions 2 & 4 Joint Program
Climate Change and
Sacramento Valley Water Operations
at
Sacramento Suburban Water District’s Antelope Garden
7800 Antelope Road, Antelope, CA
Fri, 09/19/2014
Location:
DarkHorse Golf Club, Auburn
 Join us for ACWA’s 4th Annual Steve Hall Fierce Competitor Golf Tournament.
Thu, 10/02/2014 – Fri, 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.
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.
Thu, 10/09/2014 – Fri, 10/10/2014
Location:
Tour begins and ends in Santa Rosa
Russian River Tour 2014
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.
Thu, 10/16/2014 – 8:00am – 5:00pm
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.
Fri, 10/17/2014
Location:
Visalia, CA
SAVE THE DATE!
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
Sun, 10/19/2014 – Mon, 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
Wed, 10/22/2014 – Fri, 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.
Sun, 10/26/2014 – Mon, 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
Wed, 10/29/2014 – 8:30am – 1:30pm
Location:
Clovis, CA
The Correlation between Land Use and Groundwater. Can We Plan our way to a Sustainable Groundwater Supply?
Thu, 11/06/2014 – Fri, 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.
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.
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