ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. State and Federal Officials Release 2014 Drought Operations Plan State and federal officials on April 9 released a joint drought operations plan that provides a framework for water management actions through November, outlining proposed operations to meet water supply needs for health […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Storms Allow Temporary Easing of Delta Pumping Restrictions The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on April 1 approved a temporary easing of pumping restrictions in the Delta that will increase water exports from the estuary by as much as 10,000 acre-feet a […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. House Holds Hearing on Reclamation Budget The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power, on Tuesday, held a hearing on the Bureau of Reclamation’s FY2015 budget request. The Obama Administration has requested $1 billion for the Bureau, on par with the […]
Continue ReadingThe March 21 edition of ACWA News is now available online. This issue’s top story details how the association is working on a bipartisan basis to build support around water bond measures that can succeed in the Legislature and with the electorate. Ten water bond bills currently are alive and ACWA remains firmly engaged […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. State Board Approves Low-Interest Loan Terms for Recycling Projects The State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) has approved new low-interest financing terms for water recycling projects that can be completed within three years of Governor Jerry Brown’s January 17 drought declaration. […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Governor’s Office Creates Local Government Drought Toolkit The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) has created a new toolkit for local governments that provides guidance for coordinating on drought response and meeting the governor’s call for a 20% reduction in water […]
Continue ReadingThe March 7 edition of ACWA News is now available online. Sacramento and the nation’s capital are in full gear, and this issue takes an in-depth look at the flurry of state and federal water legislation that legislators have introduced in recent weeks. Gov. Jerry Brown quickly signed a $687 million emergency drought bill, and […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Rendon Adds $1 Billion More for Water Storage in Bond Proposal Assembly Member Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) has added an additional $1 billion for water storage in an amended version of his water bond bill. AB 1331 now contains $2.5 billion for […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Drought Relief Bills Heading for Floor Vote Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 02/26/2014 – 5:21pm An emergency drought relief package aimed at expanding state actions and getting dollars out the door to cope with dry conditions cleared committees in both […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Governor, State Leaders Introduce $687 Million Emergency Drought Legislation Gov. Jerry Brown and leaders of the state Legislature introduced emergency legislation Wednesday that would provide $687 million to local communities for drought-related assistance and water projects. The funding would support shovel-ready […]
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