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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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CASA Connects Newsletter for December 21, 2015

December 21, 2015 Is Your Agency Ready For El Nino? CASA Executive Director Bobbi Larson In an interview with California Water Environment Association, CASA Executive Director Bobbi Larson discusses how agencies can prepare for the much-anticipated El Nino, including what to do in the case of a sanitary sewer overflow. Read more…  Congress Reaches Deal […]

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California Water and Drought News for December 21, 2015

New York Times: California Wants to Store Water for Farmers, but Struggles Over How To Do It Associated Press: California regulators to propose water conservation changes San Francisco Chronicle: Back-to-back storms to hit Bay Area San Jose Mercury News: Northern California salmon runs stronger than expected on many rivers despite drought Stockton Record: Water Guzzlers: Stockton’s top consumers quench their […]

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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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California Water and Drought News for December 18, 2015

Associated Press: November Was Record-Warm Month for Globe, Extending Streak San Francisco Chronicle: Climate experts say West Coast will see wet winter San Francisco Chronicle: Without water, work or homes: Farm laborers displaced by drought Napa Valley Register: Test brings recycled water to Coombsville Desert Dispatch: Golden State Water urges more conservation in Barstow 89.3 KPCC: NOAA: Winter rains could ease […]

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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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Omnibus Drought Report Language

ARMY CORPS: Western Drought Contingency Plans.-The Corps of Engineers carries out water control management activities for Corps of Engineers and non-Corps of Engineers projects as required by federal laws and directives. These activities are governed by the establishment of water control plans. Many of these plans and manuals were developed decades ago and are required […]

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Notice of Proposed Emergency Rulemaking for Water Rights Fees for FY 2015-16

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board To Interested Parties: Click here to view the Notice of Proposed Emergency Rulemaking and here to view the proposed text of the emergency regulation.  These documents are also available on the Water Rights Fees website at: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/fees/.   Questions can be directed to the […]

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