July 15, 2014 – State Board Adopts Emergency Regulations on Urban Water Conservation – The State Water Resources Control Board adopted emergency regulations today that prohibit certain outdoor water uses and require urban water agencies to implement mandatory outdoor water use restrictions under their water shortage contingency plans. – The regulations also require urban water […]
Continue ReadingDon’t Miss Out! Register Today for the 2014 ACWA Regulatory Summit Please join us for the fourth annual ACWA Regulatory Summit at the South Lake Tahoe Resort (formerly Embassy Suites) on August 13-14, 2014! “Looking Upstream: Managing California’s Headwaters for Sustainability” Federal, State and Local Expert Speakers Experts will inform and update attendees on the management […]
Continue ReadingFrom the Wall Street Journal: California Expected to Set Mandatory Water Curbs Reservoirs’ Water Levels Have Fallen to Less Than Half Their Capacities By JIM CARLTON and JOEL MILLMAN CONNECT Updated July 14, 2014 7:13 p.m. ET California is poised to institute mandatory statewide water restrictions for the first time, as the impacts of a […]
Continue ReadingThe State Water Resources Control Board will be holding its Board Meeting on July 15-16, 2014. Please find the following materials for the Board Meeting at the links below: Revised Agenda Draft Resolution for Item 10 (Urban Water Conservation Emergency Regulations) You can also access these materials at the SWRCB website at the following link: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_info/agendas/2014/jul/07151614agnd_revised.pdf
Continue ReadingThe July 11, 2014, issue of ACWA News is now available online. This issue reports on draft emergency regulations on water conservation proposed by the State Water Resources Control Board and other drought-related developments. It also provides an update on 2014 water bond negotiations and what can be expected in August. Other stories this issue […]
Continue ReadingCONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE: Immigration: President Obama Asks Congress For $3.7 Billion For Border Workforce: House Passes Workforce Bill, Sending It To President Appropriations: House Takes Up FY15 Energy And Water Bill Appropriations: House Subcommittee Reports FY 15 Interior and Environment Funding Social Services: Senate Committee Addresses Child Trafficking Education: House Education Committee Reports Three […]
Continue ReadingA message from the State Water Resources Control Board: Click here to view an updated fact sheet for the Urban Water Conservation Emergency Regulations that is scheduled for adoption at the July 15-16, 2014 Board Meeting of the State Water Resources Control Board. This updated fact sheet is also posted on the agenda and can […]
Continue ReadingNews Release July 10, 2014 Lakes Legislators Play Key Role in Boost to Corps Funding TOLEDO, OH Great Lakes legislators played a key role in yesterday¹s vote in the House of Representatives to increase the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers¹ national budget by nearly $58 million. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI), along with Rep. Janice Hahn […]
Continue ReadingACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. State Water Board Releases Draft Emergency Water Conservation Regulations Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 07/09/2014 – 10:30am Stepping up its call to the public to increase water conservation during the state’s worsening drought, the State Water Resources Control Board this morning […]
Continue ReadingFollow the link below for the California Political Week Newsletter #26 for July 10, 2014. Calpeek Newsletter #26 for 2014
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