Join our mailing list August 27, 2015 Message from the Executive Director Our 60th annual conference has come and gone, and we’re pleased to share some of the highlights of the event. We had over 300 attendees, and overall I think things went very well. We tried some new things this year, including a drought […]
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is a Revised Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment and Notice of Public Meeting and Consideration of Adoption on the Proposed Draft Resolution for the Discontinuation of Discussions regarding Statewide Approach to Addressing Water Quality Impacts from Livestock Grazing.
Continue ReadingPG&E has called a SmartDay™ event for Friday, August 28, 2015. Remember to reduce your energy use between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to save energy when electric rates are highest. For more information, or to update your notification preferences, please visit pge.com/smartrate or call 1-866-743-0263. Learn how to save energy on SmartDays™ at the […]
Continue ReadingLos Angeles Times: Sea levels will rise, experts warn, and ‘it’s not going to stop’ Los Angeles Times: LA cuts water use 21% in July, easily beating state target Associated Press: Judge denies attempt to block extra water for Klamath salmon Los Angeles Times: There’s no drought of cash for California farmers The San Luis Obispo Tribune: Cambria CSD eases […]
Continue ReadingBloomberg: $550B needed to repay oil, gas debts, data show United Press International: Shale gas output to drop next month, EIA says ChemicalWatch.com: EPA to figure out next move on fracking regs by Jan. Morning Consult: Unlocking Energy on Tribal Lands Proves Challenging E&E: Green groups set to sue EPA over drilling waste rules CNBC: Oil rises over 4 pct as […]
Continue ReadingMarin Independent Journal: Study: Marin City, Canal among Bay Area communities at high risk for gentrification Fairfield Daily Republic: Metering ramps have Vacaville seeing red San Francisco Examiner: Board votes to boost SF Bay ferry service to meet growing demand Times Herald: Benicia transit hub begins construction POLITICO Morning Transportation for 8/27/2015 By JENNIFER SCHOLTES, with help from Kathryn […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for August 26, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Click here to view the ACWA eNews for August 26, 2015.
Continue ReadingToday the CEQA Working Group delivered a letter opposing SB 32 (D-Pavley). The concern of the 32 groups that signed on to the letter are summed up in the passage below: “To be clear, the CEQA Working Group is not opposed to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, we have grave concerns […]
Continue ReadingClick here to view the CalDesal Newsletter for August 2015.
Continue ReadingAug. 26, 2015 ACWA-Sponsored Chromium-6 Compliance Bill Sent to Governor for Signature The Senate passed ACWA-sponsored SB 385 (Hueso), related to compliance with California’s chromium-6 drinking water standard, Monday by a 39-0 vote. The bill will now be enrolled and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown for signature. SB 385 would establish a carefully monitored process […]
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