The USEPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced an extension of the proposed rule (Waters of the United States) to clarify protection under the Clean Water Act for streams and wetlands. A copy of the announcement can be viewed here. EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have always maintained that […]
Continue ReadingFOLLOW US: 2014 Speaker Series on California’s Future A Conversation with California’s New Legislative Leadership WEBCAST DETAILS Monday, October 6, 2014 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PDT » REGISTER TO WATCH ONLINE For full program information about this event, visithttp://www.ppic.org/main/event.asp?i=1583. ABOUT THE PROGRAM What are the most pressing issues the legislature […]
Continue ReadingThe Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) has prepared a compliation of informational materials on the 2014 Water Bond – Proposition 1. Please find links to these informational materials below: What’s in 2014 Water Bond Proposition 1 – Infographic 2014 Water Bond Toolkit Fact Sheet List of Proposition 1 Supporters
Continue ReadingSept. 16, 2014 Groundwater Bills Signed by Governor Brown A three-bill package aimed at advancing sustainable groundwater management throughout California was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown today. The legislation, known as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, provides a framework for the improved management of groundwater supplies by local authorities. The bills also provide […]
Continue ReadingFor Immediate Release Contact: Shery Vang September 16, 2014 […]
Continue ReadingFor summary and slides from prior WRRDA listening sessions, please follow this link: http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/ProjectPlanning/LegislativeLinks/wrrda2014.aspx Follow the link below for the Agenda for 2014 WRRDA Listening Sessions. >> PDF – Agenda for 2014 WRRDA Listening Sessions
Continue ReadingSeptember 3, 2014 Groundwater Bills Approved by the Legislature This advisory was originally sent late Friday, Aug. 29, 2014. It is being redistributed in case it was missed on Friday. A three-bill package aimed at advancing sustainable groundwater management throughout California was approved by the Legislature today and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown for signature. […]
Continue ReadingACWA Legislative Update: August 29, 2014Groundwater Bills Approved by the LegislatureA three-bill package aimed at advancing sustainable groundwater management throughout California was approved by the Legislature today and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown for signature.The package of bills would enact the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and provide a framework for the improved management of groundwater supplies by […]
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Morimune, (916) 319-2014 August 13, 2014 Ryan.Morimune@asm.ca.gov Legislature Approves The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 SACRAMENTO – Statement from Assemblywoman Susan A. Bonilla (D-Concord) on the Legislature’s approval of The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. “I thank […]
Continue ReadingACWA Regulatory Advisory — Aug. 14, 2014 Legislature Passes and Governor Signs Historic $7.5 Billion Water BondSACRAMENTO – Wednesday night, the Legislature passed and Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a $7.545 billion water bond to be placed on the November ballot that will remove an $11.14 billion bond currently slated for the ballot.The new bond […]
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