Proposition 53 Could Undermine Local Control and Water Projects ACWA Opposes “Cortopassi Initiative” on November Ballot Proposition 53, also known as the “Cortopassi Initiative,” will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. The measure, if approved by voters, would amend the California Constitution to require statewide voter approval of infrastructure projects financed through revenue bonds over […]
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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 13, 2016 State Water Board Releases Revised Proposed Fee Schedule for Drinking Water System Operating Fees Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 07/13/2016 – 4:56pm The State Water Resources Control Board has re-noticed the public water system annual operating fee regulations to revise the proposed fee schedule. Written comments on the […]
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ACWA 2016 Regulatory Summit (Oct. 3-4): Agenda Available | Registration Open WATER AND ENERGY: BEYOND THE NEXUS ACWA 2016 Regulatory Summit October 3-4, 2016 Hilton Sacramento Arden West Sacramento, CA Driven by statewide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals, aggressive renewable energy targets, and increased customer generation, California’s energy grid is undergoing a major transformation. But […]
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ACWA eNews for July 6, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Shasta Release Schedule Seeks to Sustain Fish and Farmers, Officials Say Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 07/06/2016 – 3:54pm This year’s temperature management plan for the Sacramento River yields a release schedule from Lake Shasta that […]
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ACWA eNews for June 8, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. New Water Loss Technical Assistance Program Available to ACWA Members Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 06/08/2016 – 8:32am Urban water suppliers are invited to take advantage of a free technical assistance program designed to help utilities […]
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ACWA eNews for June 1, 2016 Save Our Water Seeking Local Feedback for Summer Campaign Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 06/01/2016 – 1:07pm Save Our Water hosted a partner webinar Wednesday to discuss its summer campaign plans and solicit feedback from across the state. Save Our Water also will send a detailed survey to […]
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ACWA eNews for May 25, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Listening Sessions Scheduled on Implementation of Governor’s Executive Order Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 05/25/2016 – 3:02pm Three state agencies, including the California Department of Water Resources, will host public listening sessions in coming weeks to […]
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ACWA eNews for May 11, 2016 DWR Releases Proposed Regulations on Groundwater Sustainability Plans Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Tue, 05/10/2016 – 4:58pm The California Department of Water Resources today released proposed regulations intended to guide the development of Groundwater Sustainability Plans as mandated by theSustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014. The proposed GSP regulations will […]
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State Water Board Staff Proposes Adjustments to Emergency Conservation Regulation; Governor Issues Executive Order on Long-Term Conservation May 9, 2016 | www.acwa.com The State Water Resources Control Board released a staff proposal today to modify the existing emergency water conservation regulation to reflect improved conditions and allow for more local decision making. The proposal was […]
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