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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 Members Encouraged to Take Action on Proposition 53

Proposition 53 Would Undermine Local Control and Water Projects AUGUST 30, 2016 ACWA Opposes “Cortopassi Initiative” on November Ballot Proposition 53, also known as the “Cortopassi Initiative,” will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. If approved by the voters, the measure would amend the California Constitution to require statewide voter approval of infrastructure projects financed […]

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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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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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ACWA eNews for July 20, 2016

ACWA eNews for July 20, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Blog Post: New Strategy on Delta Smelt a Step in the Right Direction Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 07/20/2016 – 4:31pm With the release of the Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy, state and federal agencies have outlined […]

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