ACWA eNews for Mach 9, 2016

ACWA eNews for March 9, 2016

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ACWA’s 2016 Legislative Symposium Focuses on Water Marketing and Ratemaking Options

Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 03/09/2016 – 3:34pm

Water agency officials gathered in Sacramento Wednesday for ACWA’s 2016 legislative symposium with panels on key water issues facing lawmakers this term.

Approximately 140 attendees heard various perspectives from legislators, local government stakeholders and representatives from the environmental community on water transfers and a proposed constitutional amendment intended to provide additional ratemaking options for local water agencies. ACWA President Kathy Tiegs opened the conference with welcoming remarks.

Local Agencies Asked to Donate Surplus Equipment to Mexicali

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 03/09/2016 – 12:25pm

The California Environmental Protection Agency and the State Water Resources Control Board are asking local agencies to consider donating surplus operation and maintenance equipment, and surplus laboratory equipment and supplies for Mexicali’s wastewater treatment plants and sewage collection system.

State Water Board Announces Changes in Hearing Schedule for Cal WaterFix

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 03/09/2016 – 12:08pm

Hearing officers with the State Water Resources Control Board on March 4 issued a ruling granting schedule changes for upcoming hearings on the California WaterFix project’s water right change petition.

Hearing Explores Funding for State’s Underfunded Water Needs

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Tue, 03/08/2016 – 3:21pm

California lawmakers and stakeholders from throughout the water community today focused on ways to fund the state’s chronically underfunded water needs during a hearing of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee.

Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills), who chairs the committee, said the hearing was a continuation of one held last fall that focused on unfunded water needs with a focus this time on how to pay for those needs.

Natural Resources Agency Releases Climate Change Plan

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Tue, 03/08/2016 – 2:31pm

The California Natural Resources Agency today released a final plan that details how California will prepare for the effects of climate change, including increasingly extreme weather and sea level rise.

The plan follows on the heels of Gov. Jerry Brown’s issuance last year of an executive order establishing the most ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target in North America, agency officials said in a press release.

State Water Board Releases Notice of Proposed Emergency Rulemaking Related to Emergency Regulation for Measuring and Reporting the Diversion of Water

Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Fri, 03/04/2016 – 12:02pm

Following the January approval of its resolution to adopt its revised Emergency Regulation for Measuring and Reporting the Diversion of Water, the State Water Resources Control Board has released its notice of proposed emergency rulemaking and announced plans to submit the proposed regulation to the Office of Administrative Law for review by March 9.

Sonoma County Water Agency and NOAA Fisheries Sign First-Ever Agreement to Incentivize Fish Habitat Restoration Efforts by Private Landowners

Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Fri, 03/04/2016 – 9:05am

The Sonoma County Water Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service on March 3 announced a first-ever “Safe Harbor Agreement” offering private landowners in the Russian River watershed incentives for restoring, enhancing or maintaining habitat within their property for the benefit of federally protected salmon and steelhead.

This is the first “Safe Harbor Agreement” completed under provisions of the Endangered Species Act. Under the agreement, SCWA will administer the program and enroll qualifying landowners.

DWR Releases Draft GSP Emergency Regulations Guide to Assist Local Agencies

Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Fri, 03/04/2016 – 8:19am

The California Department of Water Resources on March 2 released a draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Emergency Regulations Guide intended to assist local agencies in understanding the four phases of GSP development and implementation. DWR’s Draft GSP Emergency Regulations were released Feb. 18, which initiated the formal public review and comment period, which ends March 25.

Deadline Extended for Clair A. Hill Agency Award

Submitted by Marie Meade on Tue, 03/01/2016 – 3:43pm

Does your agency have a capital project that deserves statewide recognition? The deadline has been extended to March 15 for the Clair A. Hill Agency Award, giving you more time to be honored at the ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition in Monterey, May 3-6.

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.

California’s Water Future on Tap for Executive Briefing

Thu, 03/17/2016
Location:

Sacramento

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

REGISTRATION

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

2016 Green California Summit

Thu, 04/21/2016 – Fri, 04/22/2016
Location:

Sacramento Convention Center

The 2016 Green California Summit will offer presentations from experts and leaders who will provide information and resources to grow green programs. Topics range from water conservation, green fleets and energy efficiency (including Prop 39) to funding. More details here.

WWW.GREEN-TECHNOLOGY.ORG

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. The theme is “2016: It’s Go Time”.

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

IMPORTANT LINKS:

ONLINE REGISTRATION
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