ACWA eNews for Dec. 10, 2014 in ACWA eNews Funding for Water Programs Holds Steady in “Cromnibus” Bill Submitted by Josh Abel on Wed, 12/10/2014 – 12:56pm Late Tuesday, December 9, the House and Senate released the text of the “cromnibus” appropriations bill. The “crominbus” bill funds the Department of Homeland Security until March […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for Dec. 3, 2014 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. Assembly Speaker Announces Committee Chairs Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 12/03/2014 – 3:57pm Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) today announced selection of committee chairs for the 2015-’16 Regular […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for Nov. 26, 2014 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. Lake Oroville Hits Near-Record Low Levels Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 11/26/2014 – 10:47am Despite receiving some runoff from last weekend’s rain showers, Lake Oroville has dipped to near-record […]
Continue ReadingThis week’s ACWA News features the 2014 ACWA Conference and Exhibition being held in San Diego from December 2-5. This event, “The Moment of Truth”, will offer the opportunity to learn about groundbreaking changes that took place in 2014 and implications for the future. Other articles include: BDCP Affordable for Water Contractor Funders, New Report Says […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for Sept. 24, 2014 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. Support for Water Bond at 58% Among Likely Voters, PPIC Poll Says Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 09/24/2014 – 9:24am Some 58% of likely voters say they support Proposition […]
Continue ReadingSept. 5, 2014 Sept. 5, 2014 ACWA News Available Online This issue features the historic three-bill groundwater package that has been approved by the Legislature and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown for signature. Other articles include: Draft BDCP to be Recirculated in Early 2015 Initial 2014 Water Bond Toolkit Available to ACWA Members Online Save […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for Sept. 3, 2014 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here Historic Groundwater Package Approved by the Legislature Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Fri, 08/29/2014 – 6:07pm A three-bill package aimed at advancing sustainable groundwater management throughout California was approved by the Legislature today and […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for Aug. 13, 2014 in ACWA eNews Legislature Expected to Vote on Water Bond Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 08/13/2014 – 6:13pm The Legislature was expected to vote on a $7.5 billion water bond Wednesday evening that would replace the current $11.14 bond slated for the November ballot. By press time, that […]
Continue ReadingAug. 8, 2014 ACWA News Now Available Online – The Aug. 8, 2014 issue of ACWA News is now available online. This issue reports on responses taken by local water agencies following the adoption by the State Water Resources Control Board of final emergency regulations on water conservation. It also provides an update on the […]
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for Aug. 6, 2014 Fire Season Intensified by Drought Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 08/06/2014 – 4:41pm California’s drought is intensifying this year’s fire season with dry conditions creating more fuel to keep large wildfires roaring. Over 11,000 state, local and federal firefighters are battling California’s intense wildfires. According to officials […]
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