The California Department of Water Resources today released proposed regulations intended to guide the development of Groundwater Sustainability Plans as mandated by theSustainable Groundwater Management Act  of 2014.

The proposed GSP regulations will be presented to the California Water Commission at its May 18 meeting. The CWC is legislatively mandated to adopt GSP regulations by June 1.

The California Department of Water Resources and the California Energy Commission are currently seeking feedback on several water-energy related items.  Additionally, the CEC also has announced a new funding opportunity

DWR Seeking Comments on Water-Energy Grant Program

DWR is accepting comments on the following drafts until May 23 at 5 p.m.:

Gov. Jerry Brown today issued an executive order that outlines longer-term water conservation measures aimed at achieving a top priority in the California Water Action Plan — making conservation a way of life.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Board of Directors today voted to lift its mandatory water restrictions amid improved supply conditions and lowered customer demand.  The board also voted to maintain a water supply alert in order to reinforce conservation throughout its service area.

Calling voluntary water transfers a vital management tool that will be increasingly valuable in the future, ACWA today officially released a suite of recommendations for improving the transfer process and access to the voluntary water market, especially for smaller agencies.

With the release of ACWA’s “Recommendations for Improving Water Transfers and Access to Water Markets in California” set for a special session at the association’s Spring Conference and Exhibition in Monterey this morning, ACWA Executive Director Timothy Quinn details why now is the time to move forward on comprehensive water market reforms.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting grants applications from organizations that wish to provide technical assistance to farmers applying for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) funding. Technical assistance grants between $2,500 and $5,000 are available to eligible non-profit organizations, California academic institutions and California Resource Conservation Districts.

Monterey, CA – The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) on May 5 presented the prestigious Clair A. Hill Water Agency Award to Mojave Water Agency for its Small Systems Assistance Program.

The award was presented during the annual ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition in Monterey, where more than 1,600 local water officials are gathered through Friday for programs and panel discussions on a variety of key water issues. Mojave Water Agency was selected from among five finalists to receive the award.

Monterey, CA – The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) on May 4 presented its 2016 Excellence in Water Leadership Award to Mary Henrici, general manager of the Rio Linda/ Elverta Community Water District.

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SACRAMENTO –Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Executive Director Timothy Quinn issued the following statement today regarding a staff proposal released by the State Water Resources Control Board to modify the existing emergency regulation and an executive order issued by Gov. Jerry Brown regarding long-term water conservation.