By @Kyle Packham The application period is now open for a nationwide program aimed to help wildland-urban interface communities mitigate catastrophic impacts of wildfire. The $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) is back for its second year, accepting applications through...
By @Kyle Packham The Bay Area Council Foundation has announced a Request for Proposals for the 2023 California Resilience Challenge from the California Adaptation Forum. Special districts are encouraged to review the RFP and consider submitting a proposal by the September 29th deadline....
By @Chris Palmer In a region where the threat of prolonged drought is a persistent concern, the Doheny Ocean Desalination Project strives to be a glimmer of what the future could hold with the ocean as a reliable source of potable water for local communities. The South Coast Water...
Photo by Lauren Justice for CalMatters By @Ophelia Szigeti A full-length article in CalMatters recently highlighted the innovative work California’s special districts are leading to ensure a safe, reliable, and sustainable water supply for future generations. In addition to...
By @Kyle Packham Pl ease take this short survey by August 18 and help CSDA better understand how the California Air Resources Board zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate will impact your district. CSDA is working with the Institute for Local Government, California State Association of...
Fill out this short survey so we know how best to support you! Survey closes August 18. In late April 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved its Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) regulations , which require a phased-in transition toward zero-emission medium and heavy...
The California Water Commission has partnered with CSDA to facilitate an opportunity for CSDA members to inform the Commission’s work on California’s drought strategy. CSDA members are invited to weigh-in through a virtual strategy session T uesday, July 25 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ...
CSDA staff recently had the opportunity to participate in the California-United Water Conference Silicon Valley Tour. The tour was organized to bring together leaders, share best practices and introduce Project Nexus . Tour sites included the Silicon Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant , Google...
SCE staff and attendees traverse the dam near Powerhouse #1. The water released here can be pumped back to storage during non-peak hours to generate additional energy. Releases also flow down to Millerton Reservoir and then out to hundreds of communities via the Central Valley. In June,...
On Monday, July 10, Governor Newsom signed his infrastructure streamlining package into law.The package will accelerate critical infrastructure projects and help California achieve its climate and clean energy goals. The package was originally introduced as 10 budget trailer bill proposals in an...