Category: Association of California Water Agencies

ACWA eNews for October 19, 2016

ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. Blog Post: Don’t Forget, The Real Goal is Ongoing Efficiency Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 10/19/2016 – 5:20pm When it comes to conservation, Californians are shifting from the burdensome actions required last year to changes that will result in […]

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Association of California Water Agencies eNews for October 12, 2016

ACWA eNews for Oct. 12, 2016 MWD Provides Update on Water Supply Conditions Submitted by Teresa McGaffic on Mon, 10/10/2016 – 4:41pm Officials with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California presented an update on regional water supplies Monday, praising conservation and local water development and stating that the district expects to meet Southern California’s […]

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ACWA eNews for October 5, 2016

ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Californians Show Ongoing Commitment to Water Conservation Submitted by Teresa McGaffic on Wed, 10/05/2016 – 5:21pm Data released Wednesday shows Californians have maintained a significant level of water conservation, with cumulative statewide water savings since June 2015 now at 23.3% over 2013 levels. […]

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ACWA eNews for August 24, 2016

ACWA eNews for Aug. 24, 2016 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Room Change Announced for Little Hoover Commission Hearing on Special Districts Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 08/24/2016 – 4:48pm The Little Hoover Commission’s Aug. 25 hearing on special districts has been moved to a […]

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Support and Concern Voiced in Formal Letter to Governor Brown Regarding Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy

In a formal letter sent to Governor Brown yesterday, August 17, 2016, several California organizations, including the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), voiced their strong support of the California Water Action Plan and Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy, but requested that an element addressing the frequency of summer outflows be reconsidered and eliminated from the strategy. Learn more […]

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ACWA eNews for August 10, 2016

ACWA eNews for Aug. 10, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Sept. 1 Deadline Approaches to Honor ACWA’s Best and Brightest Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 08/10/2016 – 3:41pm Looking for an opportunity to honor those unsung heroes who work tirelessly for the good of ACWA? Or […]

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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 Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 08/03/2016 – 4:23pm The Department of Water Resources has provided public notice that an urban advisory group has been named […]

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ACWA eNews for July 27, 2016

ACWA eNews for July 27, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Court Rejects Referendum Seeking to Overturn District’s Water Rate Increases Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 07/27/2016 – 5:20pm An Orange County judge ruled this week that a local water district may increase monthly water rates as […]

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Preliminary Agenda for ACWA’s Continuing Legal Education Workshop

ACWA CLE 2016 September 15-16, 2016 Bahia Resort Hotel San Diego, CA The workshop will include programs on topics such as: *   Endangered Species Act Consultation *   Legal Issues with Dam Removal *   Waters of the United States *   Ethical Issues and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act *   Legislative Update *   CEQA Litigation *   Role […]

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