ACWA eNews for July 16, 2014

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ACWA eNews for July 16, 2014

 

Blog Post: What Do Lady Gaga and the State Board Have in Common? They Both Want You to Save Water

These are extraordinary times, and we need extraordinary measures. That’s why Lady Gaga and the State Board are asking California’s urban water users to go the extra mile and conserve water, ACWA Executive Director Timothy Quinn writes in the latest entry in the Voices on Water blog.

Read the blog post here.

State Water Board Releases Final Text of Emergency Regulations

The State Water Resources Control Board on Wednesday posted the final text of the resolution and emergency regulations that call for statewide mandatory water restrictions.

The regulations and resolution were passed unanimously by the State Board on Tuesday, but changes in language were made to the draft regulations during the lengthy meeting. The regulations and resolution posted Wednesday reflect those changes. They are posted here.

Lady Gaga Calls on Californians to Conserve Water in New PSA

Lady Gaga sent an official shout-out to Californians today, asking them to conserve water during the state’s worsening drought.

Working in partnership with the State of California’s drought awareness program, Save Our Water, the international pop superstar and five-time Grammy winner released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) asking Californians to save water during the drought. The PSA is available on SaveOurWater.com, a new microsite designed to help Californians find ways to conserve at home and at work every day.

State Water Board Passes Statewide Emergency Water Conservation Regulations

Reinforcing the message that California’s drought is real and requires extraordinary responses, the State Water Resources Control Board today unanimously passed emergency regulations that prohibit certain outdoor water uses and require water agencies to file monthly reports on water use and production.

UC Davis Report Pegs California’s 2014 Losses Due to Drought at $2.2 Billion

A new report from UC Davis estimates that California’s economy will take a $2.2 billion hit in 2014 due the state’s ongoing drought – with about $1.5 billion of that in agricultural losses – and lose about 17,100 seasonal and part-time jobs.

Governor Brown Announces Appointments to Water Commission

Gov. Jerry Brown on July 14 announced several reappointments to the California Water Commission as well as the new appointment of Armando Quintero, president of the Marin Municipal Water District Board of Directors.

All of the positions require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem.

CivicSpark is Now Taking Applications for Local Government Climate Change Response Support

Over the next three years, CivicSpark will help California communities increase clean energy options, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and take actions to safeguard against climate change impacts.

Save Our Water Does Double Duty at State Fair, Hosts Exhibits Featuring Indoor and Outdoor Water Saving Tips

The drought is on and so is the California State Fair. This year, the Save Our Water campaign is doubling down its messaging on conservation by hosting two exhibits at the fair – one on indoor water conservation and the other on outdoor conservation.

Save Our Water is the water conservation campaign co-managed by ACWA and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).  Staff from both organizations will be on hand this year to help attendees identify opportunities to conserve.

July 11 Digital ACWA News Now Available

The July 11, 2014, issue of ACWA News is now available here.

This issue reports on draft emergency regulations on water conservation proposed by the State Water Resources Control Board and other drought-related developments.

It also provides an update on 2014 water bond negotiations and what can be expected in August.

Other stories this issue include:

House Passes Energy and Water Appropriations Bill

The House, on Thursday, passed its energy and water appropriations bill for FY 2015 by a vote of 253-170. The bill, which funds the Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Energy and the Bureau of Reclamation, is funded at a level of $34 billion, a $50 million reduction from FY 2014. That amounts to $5.5 billion for the Corps, the same level at which it was funded the previous year, and $1 billion for the Bureau of Reclamation, a $100 million reduction from the previous year.

New Report Calls for Tighter Groundwater Management

A newly released report from the California Water Foundation highlights the need for tighter groundwater management throughout California, especially as the state grapples with increased groundwater pumping due to drought.

Region 2 Board Meeting

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.

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

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.

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 atwww.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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