ACWA eNews for August 3, 2016

ACWA eNews for Aug. 3, 2016

ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events.

Urban Advisory Group Named to Assist with Executive Order on Conservation

The Department of Water Resources has provided public notice that an urban advisory group has been named to help implement Gov. Jerry Brown’s executive order making water conservation a California way of life.

Blog Post: “Stress Test” Results Are a Good News Story

On the heels of the State Water Resources Control Board’s June conservation data report, ACWA Executive Director Timothy Quinn’s latest blog examines why we need to reframe the conversation when it comes to measuring success under the state’s new conservation regulation, which emphasizes drought preparedness and local discretion.

When it comes to recent stress test results, “some are mistaking the ‘zero’ as a failing grade, when in fact it means the agency has passed the test with flying colors,” he writes.

“Water Conservation: It’s For Life” Campaign Kicks Into High Gear

Save Our Water’s “Water Conservation: It’s For Life” summer public education campaign shifted into high gear this week with a full statewide marketing effort that encourages Californians to continue to conserve and make permanent changes to save water as part of the “California Lifestyle.”

Officials Release Biological Assessment of California WaterFix

Officials with the California Department of Water Resources and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation have released a revised biological assessment for the California WaterFix project to federal agencies with a request to begin the formal consultation process under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.

CWC Hosts Briefings on Water Storage Technical Document

The California Water Commission is scheduled to host three public briefings this month on the Technical Reference Document for the Water Storage Investment Program. The briefings are scheduled: Aug. 23 in Fresno, Aug. 25 in Auburn, and Aug. 30 in Pleasant Hill.

During the briefings, CWC staff will provide an overview of the Technical Reference Document and provide attendees with the opportunity to ask questions regarding the document. Formal comments on the WSIP regulations will not be recorded during the briefings.

Conservation Strong in June Under New “Stress Test” Approach

Californians continued their water-wise practices in June, reducing urban water use by 21.5% statewide under new state rules that emphasize drought preparedness and local discretion regarding conservation activities.

June data released by the State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday showed that while statewide per-capita residential water use increased slightly over the same month in 2015, Californians are still in the conservation mode even though extraordinary measures are not required in many areas.

ACWA Seeks Candidates to Fill Region 1 Board Vacancy

ACWA is seeking interested candidates to fill a vacancy on its Region 1 Board for the 2016-’17 term. Members of the Region 1 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.

The deadline to apply is August 31.

Best Management Practices Survey Deadline Extended Through Aug. 8

The California Department of Water Resources Sustainable Groundwater Management Program has developed a Best Management Practices (BMP) Survey to help rank initial BMP development for the sustainable management of groundwater basins.

The survey is now be available through Aug. 8. Access the survey at http://water.ca.gov/groundwater/sgm/bmps.cfm

Legislative Proposals Due Sept. 2

The ACWA State Relations Department is accepting legislative proposals from member agencies for the first year of the 2017-‘18 legislative session. The State Legislative Committee will review final legislative proposals at its upcoming annual planning meeting on Oct. 21 in Sacramento.

ACWA Region 8 Program – August 4, 2016

Thu, 08/04/2016
Location:

700 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

REGISTRATION OPEN!

ACWA Region 8 Presents:

Not if, but When: Preparing for the Next Disaster

Thursday, August 4, 2016

9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Committee Room

700 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

ACWA Region 1 Program & Tour

Fri, 08/05/2016
Location:

Army Corp of Engineers Facility at Lake Mendocino, 1160 Lake Mendocino Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Registration is at capacity. No onsite registrations available.

ACWA Region 1 Program & Tour

Russian River Water Supply System Tour

Friday, August 5, 2016

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tour Start and End Point:

Army Corp of Engineers Facility at Lake Mendocino

GROUNDWATER TOUR 2016

Fri, 08/05/2016Sat, 08/06/2016
Location:

This tour starts and ends at the Sacramento International Airport.

This 2-day, 1-night tour travels from the Sacramento region to rural Capay Valley to view sites that explore groundwater, a key resource in California.

Examine groundwater monitoring stations where you will learn how this precious resource is measured, tracked and evaluated. Visit local farms and wineries that are mitigating groundwater needs through innovative irrigation techniques. Learn about groundwater contamination and ways to prevent it at a local dairy.

Informational Fair on Water Right Measurement and Reporting

Mon, 08/22/2016 – 10:00am4:00pm
Location:

Cal/EPA Building, 1001, I St., Sacramento

The State Water Resources Control Board is scheduled to host an informational fair Aug. 22 to help facilitate compliance with recently adopted measurement and reporting requirements.

California Financing Coordinating Committee Funding Fair

Tue, 08/23/2016
Location:

Los Angeles County Department of Public Works 900 South Fremont Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803

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.

California Financing Coordinating Committee Funding Fair

Wed, 09/14/2016
Location:

UC Merced Small Business Development Center 550 E. Shaw Avenue Fresno, CA 93710

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.

ACWA 2016 Continuing Legal Education for Water Professionals

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

San Diego, CA

ACWA’s 2016 Continuing Legal Education will take place September 15-16, 2016 at the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego.

Online Registration & cancellation deadline is September 1, 2016 – 4:30 p.m. (PST)

IMPORTANT LINKS:

ACWA Region 5 Hosted Agricultural Program & Tour

Sun, 09/18/2016Mon, 09/19/2016
Location:

7995 Bruns Road, Byron, CA 94515

REGISTRATION OPEN!

ACWA Region 5 Hosted

Agricultural Program & Tour

September 18 & 19, 2016

Start & End Location:

Byron Bethany Irrigation District

7995 Bruns Rd., Byron, CA 94515

2016 Steve Hall Fierce Competitor Golf Tournament

Fri, 09/23/2016 – 8:30am3:00pm
Location:

DarkHorse Golf Club, Auburn, CA

The 6th Annual Steve Hall Fierce Competitor Golf Tournament is set for September 23, 2016.

Have fun with great friends and help raise funds for the Stephen K. Hall ACWA Water Law & Policy Scholarship and for ALS research.

Online Registration & cancellation deadline is September 16, 2016 – 4:30 p.m. (PST)

IMPORTANT LINKS:

ACWA 2016 Regulatory Summit

Mon, 10/03/2016Tue, 10/04/2016
Location:

Sacramento, CA

ACWA’s 2016 Regulatory Summit will take place October 3-4, 2016 in Sacramento.

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

IMPORTANT LINKS:

ACWA 2016 Fall Conference & Exhibition

Tue, 11/29/2016Fri, 12/02/2016
Location:

Anaheim Marriott Hotel

FRAUDULENT HOUSING ALERT!

ALERT! Please be advised that companies called Exhibition Management and Travel Era have been contacting ACWA exhibitors implying that they have been contracted by ACWA to handle all exhibitor housing. ACWA has NOT contracted with this company and any information provided to them may be used for fraudulent purposes.

ACWA’s 2016 Fall Conference & Exhibition is set for November 29-December 2, 2016, at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel in Anaheim.

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