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Water Policy Expert is Keynote Speaker at January Conference
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We’re excited to announce Robert Glennon as keynote speaker for CASA’s Winter Conference in January. Mr. Glennon is Regents’ Professor and Morris K. Udall Professor of Law and Public Policy at the University of Arizona. Glennon is one of the nation’s leading influencers and commentators on water policy and law. Author of two award-winning bestsellers, he’s a frequent contributor to national publications, including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, and has been a guest on various television and radio shows, including The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
A highly sought-after speaker, Glennon’s presentations are thought-provoking, entertaining, and upbeat. Glennon helps reporters, government officials, the business community, academics, and the public to understand the current water policy landscape. He offers a sensible blueprint for achieving a sustainable water future.
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D.C. Conference Tackles Water Policies, Drought, and More
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Mark your calendar for our 12th annual Washington, D.C. conference, February 22-24, 2016. Whether this will be your first CASA D.C. conference, or your 10th, there will be plenty to keep you informed and engaged, as new House leadership, congressional, and presidential primaries address infrastructure, drought, and other topics of interest.
The speaker lineup includes Ron Fournier, National Journal’s Senior Political Correspondent. Mr. Fournier has more than two decades’ experience covering politics and political campaigns, is a bestselling author, and has won numerous awards for his work. No stranger to controversy, Fournier says it like he sees it. He is sure to provoke thought with his Washington insights. Read more…
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On November 14, Oro Loma Sanitary Districthosted a public tour for its unique levee project. The event was attended by 300 members of the public, and over 50 volunteers planted native plants into the Horizontal Levee.
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Western Municipal Water District Employees Accept Six Awards
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Western Municipal Water District received top honors from the Public Relations Society of America, Inland Empire Chapter, recognizing the District’s commitment to transparency and excellence in customer communications and strategic, top-quality community engagement programs and projects. Read more…
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The major water supply shift underway in California is the subject of a new Union of Concerned Scientists fact sheet written by UCS climate scientist, Juliet Christian-Smith. The fact sheet takes a close look at the current impacts and future risks of climate change on the state’s water resources, including increased floods and droughts, and recommends how to plan for a different water future.
Samples needed: We have received a request for wastewater and biosolids samples on behalf of Dr. Kevin Gilmore of Bucknell for a Water Environment Foundation project. The project, which is also supported by Hazen and Sawyer and CH2M, is intended to determine whether it may be cost-effective to extract wastewater for rare earth elements. Please read this document for more information and contact Greg Kester if you’re interested in participating.
Worth repeating… The Department of Water Resources has $10 million in Proposition 1 funds immediately available to update or develop local ordinances and groundwater plans to facilitate basin-wide sustainable groundwater management. The application period for this grant opportunity closes December 8, 2015. NACWA has released a Toilets are Not Trashcans image that may be used free of charge for any consumer education materials. Just right-click the image below and save it to your computer. 
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Organization
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Event
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Location
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Dec. 2, 2015
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State Water Board
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Sacramento
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Dec. 7, 2015
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Multiple partners
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San Diego
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Jan. 20-22, 2016
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CASA
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Palm Springs
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Feb. 22-24, 2016
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CASA
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Washington, D.C.
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April 6, 2016
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CASA & WateReuse
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Sacramento
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Aug. 10-12, 2016
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CASA
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Annual Conference
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Monterey
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November 9 CASA Connects
- Registration Opens for Winter Conference
- FTC to Wet Wipe Manufacturer: Stop Advertising Products as “Flushable” or Substantiate Claims
- EPAs Office of Water Leader to Retire
- Orange County Sanitation District Contributes to CASA Education Foundation
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