ACWA 2015 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Workshop Thu, 09/10/2015 – Fri, 09/11/2015 Location: Waterfront Hotel near Jack London Square, Oakland ACWA’s 2015 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Workshop will take place Sept. 10-11 at the Waterfront Hotel near Jack London Square in Oakland. The workshop will include programs on topics such as: * State Board 101 […]
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Attached here is the corrected agenda for the July 21, 2015 SWRCB Board Meeting. This agenda is also posted on the Water Board website and can also be accessed at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_info/calendar/index.shtml#jul15 Please note that the Response to Comments for Item 2 can also be […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for July 8, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Click here to view the ACWA eNews for July 8, 2015.
Continue ReadingHouse Panel Approves California Drought Bill By Bill Tomson, PoliticoPro.com The House Natural Resources Committee today approved the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 (HR 2898), Rep. David Valadao’s California drought bill, setting it up for a full floor vote potentially later this month. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy earlier identified the bill […]
Continue ReadingAttached here is a summary of HR 2898: The Western Water and Food Security Act of 2015. The Summary was prepared by the Majority Staff, Water and Power Subcommittee (Valadao-Nunes). The bill will be marked up in the House Natural Resources Committee today.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: California regulators discuss water pricing in drought Sacramento Bee: California OKs drought curb on Sacramento River flows Los Angeles Times: Will local water projects lose out to Brown’s tunnel vision? San Jose Mercury News: Despite drought, Salinas Vally farms thrive Capital Public Radio News: Some Urban Water Suppliers Far From Conservation Goal Los Angeles Daily News: New drought-relief bill […]
Continue ReadingSan Antonio Express-News: Allowing crude exports would benefit rural communities, industry reps say Oil & Gas Journal: API issues standard to address pipeline safety issues Reuters: Market shakeout possible next year with oil below $60, analysts say Fuel Fix: Analysts: Projected drilling recovery unlikely to happen due to price slump Oil & Gas Journal: Supreme Court decisions may affect challenges […]
Continue ReadingOakland Tribune: Golden Gate Bridge a rough drive this weekend Contra Costa Times: California motorcycle lane-splitting bill shelved for the year Fairfield Daily Republic: STA approves 2015 Solano Rail Facilities Plan Los Angeles Times: New HUD rules aim to ease segregation in housing CBS San Francisco: Maintenance Contract Approved For Permanent Return Of Bay Lights POLITICO Morning Transportation for […]
Continue ReadingThe Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) has released materials in support of H.R. 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015, urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the legislation. ACWA’s call to action represents a broad coalition of Western water supply and renewable hydropower providers. Click the links below to read the […]
Continue ReadingWall Street Journal: California Pot Growers Raid Waterways Sacramento Bee: California water bill likely to pass US House, then lose steam New York Times: California’s Drought Changes Habits in the Kitchen Los Angeles Times: Once illegal, watering the garden with drainage from the washer or shower is gaining favor Capital Public Radio News: Some Urban Water Suppliers Far From Conservation […]
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