Water 101 Workshop

Capitol Weekly & UC Center will host a conference: WATER 2015, a day-long program looking at the future of water in California. It marks the 14th conference on critical state issues jointly sponsored by Capitol Weekly and the UC Center.

California Urban Water Conservation Council

SERIES WEBINAR 2

Moving Toward Sustainability: Sustainable and Effective Practices for Creating Your Water Utility Roadmap:

Jim Horne – Office of Water, U.S. EPA

Operational Resiliency: 

Daryl Slusher – Deputy Director, Austin Water Utility

Kathryn Sorensen – Director of Water Services, City of Phoenix

Workshop will provide attendees with an overview of groundwater aspects that pertain to the drinking water industry, identify groundwater sources & discuss factors which influence water quality & quantity, followed by a review of the groundwater management practices.

Member $175 / Non-member $275

The AMI Symposium has been rescheduled to February 26, 2015.  This AMI Symposium will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about the technology itself, pertinent economic considerations, and practical advice from utility and industry representatives. Register by February 5, 2015.

Topics Covered:

California’s new Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is perhaps the most significant water law to be passed in the last 100 years. For the first time, California will implement broad reaching regulations over groundwater that will be phased in over the next several years. These new requirements will substantially affect future decisions in the areas of land use, the environment, agriculture and municipal water use, and many other aspects of California life.

ACWA’s 2015 Legislative Symposium is set for March 4, 2015, in Sacramento.

The event will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center.

Where Great Ideas Are Growing…..

Nestled in the heart of the nation’s top agricultural producing lands of Central California, the BlueTechValley Water Summit will focus on the theme “Rethink Water – making decisions in ever changing conditions” on March 5th 2015 in Fresno, CA.

The conference will feature:

This 3-day, 2-night tour follows the course of the lower Colorado River through Nevada, Arizona and California, and includes a private tour of Hoover Dam.

Tour stops include the Yuma Desalting Plant, farms in the Imperial and Coachella valleys, MWD’s Gene Village, the Warren H. Brock Reservoir and the Salton Sea. Issues discussed included drought management, the Central Arizona Project, Southern Nevada’s water needs, U.S.-Mexico border issues, endangered species and tribal water rights. The tour begins in Las Vegas and ends at California’s Ontario Airport.

California Water Policy 24

The Roberts Environmental Center at Claremont McKenna College

Our 24th Year

California Climate & Agriculture Summit

On March 24 and 25, CalCAN will host the 4th California Climate and Agriculture Summit at the UC Davis Conference Center. The Summit begins with a farm tour in the Yolo County area on March 24th, followed by a full day of plenary, workshop, and poster presentations and ending with a wine and cheese reception.

About the Showcase

CCMG Roxy Wolosenko will expertly guide the audience through a variety of practices that will help homeowners conserve water in their landscape. Learn about irrigation methods, plant selection and placement, water gardening and rainwater harvesting. Participants will also receive hands-on practice using irrigation components.

2015 Executive Briefing

The Foundation’s annual Executive Briefing features speakers from water stakeholder groups, the Legislature and governmental agencies that play important roles in making policy decisions about water. The 31st Annual Executive Briefing will be March 25, 2015 in Sacramento at the Red Lion Inn.

The 19th annual Children’s Water Education Festival, the largest of its kind in the United States. The event is presented by the Orange County Water District, Disneyland Resort, National Water Research Institute, and the Orange County Water District Groundwater Guardian Team.

When you attend this Conference, you will interact with an outstanding group
of nationally recognized experts who will give you the tools and knowledge to
effectively navigate the ever-evolving Endangered Species Act and its implications.

For four decades, in the spring of each year, the leading environmental, energy, and resource lawyers, government officials, and academics gather to address the key topics of the day for practicing lawyers.

Learn about the most recent developments in air, water, waste, and enforcement issues at the hot topics panels.

With summer coming soon, it is very important to preserve our water resources, while protecting the investments in our plants and landscaping. Join Master Gardeners Debbie Hillel and Sheri Burke as they discuss the basics of home sprinkler and drip irrigation systems. Learn how to provide your plants with the water they need and reduce your water bill.

Location: Sherwood Demonstration Garden: Folsom Lake College El Dorado Center, 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville (in front of the Community Observatory)

Urban water suppliers have unique challenges associated with fluctuations in economy and population growth; changing climate, water supply and quality conditions; aging infrastructures; and increasing costs and regulatory requirements. In response, many urban water supplies are studying in greater detail traditional and non-traditional water management strategies and approaches to manage the increasing risks and incorporate long-term resiliency within their system.

Now in its ninth year, the Green California Summit remains the only event of its kind – an annual opportunity for stakeholders from the public and private sectors to share innovations in policy, practice and technology that can help the Golden state attain its environmental and economic goals.

“Easy ways you can conserve water in your existing landscape”.

Location:  11373 North Lower Sacramento Road, Stockton

Seating is limited to 30.  RSVP to 209-953-6100 by Wednesday, April 8, to secure your seat.

Wetlands issues present complex legal and biological challenges, while regulations and policy changes continue to evolve. You need the insight and knowledge for your project to succeed.

When you attend this Conference, you will interact with an outstanding group of nationally-recognized experts who will give you the tools to effectively navigate this ever-changing arena.

This 3-day, 2-night tour travels the length of the San Joaquin Valley, giving participants a clear understanding of the State Water Project and Central Valley Project.

Stops include the Kern County Water Bank, the San Joaquin River, Terminus Dam, Mendota Pool, Friant Dam, San Luis National Wildlife Refuge and San Luis Reservoir. Issues of growth, water supply, flood management, groundwater banking, storage, subsidence, wetlands, salmon restoration and agricultural supply and drainage are discussed on this tour, which begins and ends at the Sacramento International Airport.

Tap into free water sources that readily available on your own property: rainwater and greywater. You will learn various methods of collecting rain, and creating a rain garden. MG Alice Cantelow tells you how to safely and legally use greywater—the water from your shower and bathroom sinks. Resource and real life examples from our area discussed.

Location: Government Center Hearing Room, Building C, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA

ACWA’s 2015 Spring Conference & Exhibition is set for May 5-8, 2015, at the Sacramento Convention Center and surrounding hotels in Sacramento.

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