Category: Association of California Water Agencies

State Water Board Releases Proposed Framework for Modified Emergency Conservation Regulation Through October 2016

State Water Board Releases Proposed Framework for Modified Emergency Conservation Regulation Through October 2016 Comments Due Jan. 6, 2016 The State Water Resources Control Board today released a proposed regulatory framework that extends the 2015 emergency regulation on urban water conservation through October 2016. The framework also includes details on modifications to the emergency regulation […]

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ACWA News for December 18, 2015

Dec. 18, 2015 ACWA News Available Online This issue features highlights from ACWA’s 2015 Fall Conference & Exhibition in Indian Wells Dec. 1-4. It also provides an overview of the Dec. 7 State Water Resources Control Board public workshop on the state’s emergency water conservation regulation. Other articles include: Save Our Water Wraps Up Historic […]

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ACWA eNews for December 16, 2015

ACWA eNews for Dec. 16, 2015 ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. 2016 Omnibus Appropriations Bill Released Submitted by Abby Schneider on Wed, 12/16/2015 – 1:16pm The $1.15 trillion omnibus appropriations bill (HR 2029) funding the federal government for Fiscal Year 2016 was released […]

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ACWA eNews for December 2, 2015

ACWA eNews for Dec. 2, 2015 in ACWA eNews Water Leaders Gather for “Game Changer” at ACWA Fall Conference & Exhibition Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 12/02/2015 – 1:31pm Indian Wells — ACWA’s 2015 Fall Conference & Exhibition officially kicked off in Indian Wells today with an opening address by Dr. Michael Dettinger, a research […]

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ACWA eNews for November 18, 2015

ACWA eNews for Nov. 18, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Infographic: Will El Niño End California’s Drought? Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 11/18/2015 – 12:47pm The stage is set for a strong El Niño event this winter, but experts are cautioning that heavy rain and even […]

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ACWA News for November 13, 2015

Nov. 13, 2015 ACWA News Available Online This issue takes a look at what’s next for State Water Board emergency conservation regulations, and presents the line-up of prominent water experts and issues slated for ACWA’s 2015 Fall Conference & Exhibition – “A Game Changer” – to be held in Indian Wells Dec. 1-4. Other articles […]

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ACWA eNews for November 4, 2015

ACWA eNews for Nov. 4, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. PBS NewsHour Explores Water Storage, Features ACWA’s Timothy Quinn Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 11/04/2015 – 9:45am PBS NewsHour on Nov. 3 ran a story on water storage in California which featured ACWA Executive Director Timothy […]

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ACWA eNews for October 28, 2015

ACWA eNews for Oct. 28, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. Senate Committee Hearing Focuses on El Niño Preparedness Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 10/28/2015 – 4:55pm The California Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee held a special hearing in Van Nuys today to […]

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ACWA eNews for October 21, 2015

ACWA eNews for Oct. 21, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. California Water Commission Approves SGMA Basin Boundary Emergency Regulations Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 10/21/2015 – 12:06pm The California Water Commission Wednesday approved the California Department of Water Resources’ emergency regulations for modifying […]

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ACWA News for October 16, 2015 Available Online

Oct. 16, 2015 ACWA News Available Online This issue outlines the critical role local water agencies played in responding to the devastating Butte and Valley fires, as well as the results of a recent Field Poll that shows water concerns are at an all-time high among Californians. Other articles include: Governor signs Groundwater Adjudication Bills […]

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