October 31, 2013
Natural Resources Agency Department of Food and Agriculture Environmental Protection Agency Dear Stakeholder, We have reached a critical juncture for water policy in California. Climate change, drought and population growth pose significant challenges to our state. In May, Governor Brown directed our agencies to put together a multi‐agency working group and identify key actions for […]
October 28, 2013
As a joint effort of state and federal agencies preparing the BDCP, the recent shutdown of the federal government and associated staff furloughs have delayed the development, review, and ultimately the release of the Public Draft Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) and Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS). The Public Draft BDCP and EIR/EIS are […]
October 23, 2013
On October 18, 2013, Delta Vision Foundation President Sunne Wright McPeak, sent a letter to the Department of Water Resources Mark Cowin in response to the recommendations from the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Statewide Water Action Plan (SWAP) and from several environmental interests provided to the Administration on September 30th and September 6th […]
October 15, 2013
MCWRA and Executive Member agencies Placer County Water Agency and El Dorado Irrigation District respond to the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Statewide Water Action Plan. The letters commend ACWA for the initiative to raise awareness of the water supply and water management issues of concern to Californians statewide. The letters offer support, as […]
October 14, 2013
Due to the federal government shutdown, it is unlikely that Congressman Tom McClintock will return from Washington in time to attend the October 18 Joint MCWRA / ACWA Region 3 program at The Ridge. We will reschedule the Congressman’s attendance at a future program. Please see the updated agenda: Agenda Update 10-14
October 10, 2013
ACWA’s 10 regions have elected their officers and region board members for the two-year term that begins Jan. 1, 2014, and ends Dec. 31, 2015. Chair: Bob Dean, Calaveras County Water District Vice Chair: Bill George, El Dorado Irrigation District Board Members: Joshua Alpine, Placer County Water Agency Dave Eggerton, El Dorado County Water Agency […]
October 9, 2013
Joint MCWRA / ACWA Region 3 Program Registration is available online until October 11 at: https://acwa.eventready.com/R3MCWRAOct18 WHEN: Friday, October 18, 2013 – 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Onsite check-in and networking will begin at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided. WHERE: The Ridge Golf Course and Event Center 2020 Golf Course Rd., Auburn, CA 95602 Featured Speakers: Congressman Tom McClintock […]
October 7, 2013
Co-presented by Placer County Water Agency, Sacramento Metro Chamber, Sacramento Regional Water Authority, North State Building Industry Association and Valley Vision. Hear from expert practitioners who will explain the implications of the draft Bay Delta Conservation Plan and other state and federal actions on this area and answer your questions. For more information and to […]
October 7, 2013
Contact: Lisa Westbrook Customer and Public Relations SONORA, CA – Pete Kampa,General Manager of the Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD), has been appointed as the next President of the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) for 2014. The announcement came at the CSDA Annual Conference that was held earlier this month in Monterey, California. Kampa has previously […]
