Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 09/24/2014 – 9:24am
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).
Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Tue, 09/23/2014 – 6:21pm
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.
Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Mon, 09/22/2014 – 3:01pm
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.
Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Tue, 09/23/2014 – 3:49pm
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.
Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Mon, 09/22/2014 – 1:46pm
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.
Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Mon, 09/22/2014 – 11:11am
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.
Submitted by Josh Abel on Fri, 09/19/2014 – 7:54am
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.
Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Thu, 09/18/2014 – 12:16pm
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.
Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 09/17/2014 – 3:49pm
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.