ACWA eNews for February 24, 2-16

ACWA eNews for Feb. 24, 2016

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DWR Increases 2016 SWP Allocation Estimate to 30%

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 02/24/2016 – 4:58pm

Winter storms have allowed the California Department of Water Resources to increase its estimated State Water Project water delivery allocation for most recipients to 30% of requests, up from a 15% estimate in late January, DWR announced today.

Officials warn water recipients, however, that extended dry weather could force an allocation reduction and the current remarkably dry February actually limited today’s allocation increase.

Feinstein Discusses CA Water Bill at ACWA DC Conference

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 02/24/2016 – 10:49am

Sen Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) this morning spoke at ACWA’s Washington, D.C. conference and provided an overview of her newly introduced bill that is intended to address California’s short-term drought as well as its long-term water supply problems.

ACWA Seeks Candidates to Fill Region 6 Board Vacancy

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 02/24/2016 – 1:11pm

ACWA is seeking interested candidates to fill a vacancy on its Region 6 Board for the 2016-’17 term. The deadline to apply is March 18.

Members of the Region 6 Board determine the direction and focus of region issues and activities, support the fulfillment of ACWA’s goals and play an integral role in the leadership of the association as a whole.

DWR Announces Public Meetings on GSP Draft Regulations

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 02/24/2016 – 12:58pm

The California Department of Water Resources today announced the schedule for upcoming public meetings on the draft emergency regulations for groundwater sustainability plans.

LADWP Breaks Ground on Second Phase of Headworks Underground Reservoir Project

Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 02/24/2016 – 9:13am

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Tuesday broke ground on a new reservoir, Headworks West, as part of the second phase of its Headworks Underground Reservoir Project. Once complete in 2018, the $230 million, 110 million-gallon storage facility will be the largest underground reservoir in the West.

Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony was attended by LADWP representatives, state water officials and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Garcetti praised the project calling local water storage critical to the city’s water future.

Santa Rosa Water Launches New Financial Assistance Program Offering Discounts to Low-Income Customers

Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 02/24/2016 – 8:33am

Low-income Santa Rosa Water customers may now be eligible to receive a monthly water bill discount thanks to a new program – Help2Others – launched by the agency in partnership with the Community Action Partnership (CAP).

According to Santa Rosa Water, the new program offers income qualifying residential customers a discount on their water bill of up to $17 per month and is funded by entirely by donations and other revenue not associated with water service rates and fees.

Capitol Hearing Explores SGMA Implementation

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Tue, 02/23/2016 – 4:21pm

Lawmakers received an update on California’s landmark Sustainable Groundwater Management Act today during a Capitol hearing in which state officials and stakeholders described the implementation of the measure intended to stem the overdraft of California’s groundwater basins.

U.S. EPA Releases Online Mapping Tool with Data on Drinking Water Sources

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Fri, 02/19/2016 – 1:12pm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released an online mapping tool that provides users with information about their watershed and water supplier, as well as information about any possible sources of pollution that could affect their communities’ water supply.

DWR Releases Draft Regulations on SGMA, Comment Period Opens

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Thu, 02/18/2016 – 4:53pm

The California Department of Water Resources today released draft regulations to assist local public agencies and groundwater sustainability agencies in meeting the requirements of the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

The public comment period on the draft regulations is open until March 25.

Fleet Managers Encouraged to Provide Input to Air Resources Board

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Thu, 02/18/2016 – 3:32pm

Fleet managers are encouraged to provide information on their fleets to the California Air Resources Board as it moves to revise its fleet average emissions standards for diesel particulate matter from portable engines.

Lower Colorado River Tour 2016

Wed, 03/02/2016 – 7:30am – Fri, 03/04/2016 – 6:00pm
Location:

Tour begins in Las Vegas, NV

Sponsored by the Water Education Foundation, this field trip explores the Lower Colorado River where virtually every drop of the river is allocated, yet demand is growing from a myriad of sources — increasing population, declining habitat, drought and climate change.

BUY TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE

ACWA 2016 Legislative Symposium

Wed, 03/09/2016
Location:

Sacramento Convention Center

ACWA’s 2016 Legislative Symposium will take place March 9, 2016 at the Sacramento Convention Center.

Online Registration & cancellation deadline is February 26, 2016 – 4:30 p.m. (PST)

IMPORTANT LINKS:

ONLINE REGISTRATION

2016 Executive Briefing: Defining the New Normal

Thu, 03/17/2016
Location:

Sacramento

The Water Education Foundation’s 33rd annual Executive Briefing, will be held March 17, 2016 in Sacramento. The theme for this year’s briefing is “Defining the New Normal.”

This briefing is intended for water district managers and board members, state and federal agency officials, city and county government officials, farmers, environmentalists, attorneys, consultants, engineers, business executives and public interest groups.

Scroll down to register securely online!

INFORMATION

Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Draft Emergency Regulations Public Meetings and Public Comment Process

Mon, 03/21/2016 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location:

Visalia Convention Center 303 E Acequia Avenue, Visalia

By June 1, 2016, pursuant to Water Code Section 10733.2, DWR is required to adopt emergency regulations for evaluating and implementing GSPs and alternatives to GSPs to achieve the legislative intent of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Water Code Section 10720.1). GSP emergency regulations will identify the elements specified in Water Code Sections 10727.2, 10727.4, and 10727.6, as well as other information that will assist groundwater sustainability agencies and local public agencies in planning for basin-wide sustainability.

INFORMATION

Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Draft Emergency Regulations Public Meetings and Public Comment Process

Tue, 03/22/2016 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location:

Delhi Community Center 505 E. Central Avenue, Santa Ana

By June 1, 2016, pursuant to Water Code Section 10733.2, DWR is required to adopt emergency regulations for evaluating and implementing GSPs and alternatives to GSPs to achieve the legislative intent of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Water Code Section 10720.1). GSP emergency regulations will identify the elements specified in Water Code Sections 10727.2, 10727.4, and 10727.6, as well as other information that will assist groundwater sustainability agencies and local public agencies in planning for basin-wide sustainability.

INFORMATION

Groundwater Sustainability Plan Emergency Regulations Public Meetings and Public Comment Process

Thu, 03/24/2016 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location:

Online Webinar

By June 1, 2016, pursuant to Water Code Section 10733.2, DWR is required to adopt emergency regulations for evaluating and implementing GSPs and alternatives to GSPs to achieve the legislative intent of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Water Code Section 10720.1). GSP emergency regulations will identify the elements specified in Water Code Sections 10727.2, 10727.4, and 10727.6, as well as other information that will assist groundwater sustainability agencies and local public agencies in planning for basin-wide sustainability.

INFORMATION

Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Draft Emergency Regulations Public Meetings and Public Comment Process

Fri, 03/25/2016 – 9:00am – 11:00am
Location:

Secretary of State Building 1500 11th Street, Sacramento

By June 1, 2016, pursuant to Water Code Section 10733.2, DWR is required to adopt emergency regulations for evaluating and implementing GSPs and alternatives to GSPs to achieve the legislative intent of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Water Code Section 10720.1). GSP emergency regulations will identify the elements specified in Water Code Sections 10727.2, 10727.4, and 10727.6, as well as other information that will assist groundwater sustainability agencies and local public agencies in planning for basin-wide sustainability.

INFORMATION

California Financing Coordinating Committee Funding Fair

Wed, 04/13/2016
Location:

Sacramento County Sanitation 10060 Goethe Rd Sacramento, CA 95827

CFCC agencies fund primarily the
following types of infrastructure
projects:

  • Drinking water
  • Water conservation
  • Wastewater Water use efficiency
  • Water quality Energy efficiency
  • Water supply Flood management

Some of the participating agencies also fund other types of
infrastructure projects including streets and highways, emergency
response vehicles, solid waste, and community facilities.

INFORMATION

ACWA 2016 Spring Conference & Exhibition

Tue, 05/03/2016 – Fri, 05/06/2016
Location:

Monterey Marriott and Portola Hotels

ACWA’s 2016 Spring Conference & Exhibition is set for May 3-6, 2016, at the Marriott and Portola hotels in Monterey. Further details to come.

Online Registration & cancellation deadline is April 8, 2016 – 4:30 p.m. (PST)

IMPORTANT LINKS:

ONLINE REGISTRATION

ACWA 2016 Continuing Legal Education for Water Professionals

Thu, 09/15/2016 – Fri, 09/16/2016
Location:

San Diego, CA

ACWA’s 2016 Continuing Legal Education will take place September 15-16, 2016 in San Diego.

More details to come.
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