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...
Comments from affected special districts and others in the public related to a proposed national drinking water standard for PFAS chemicals are due on or before May 30, 2023. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently held a virtual public hearing to review the proposed...
Federal cyber and emergency management agencies have announced the first opening of the $1 billion State, Local, and Cybersecurity Grant Program. The notice of funding opportunity outlines that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will administer the grant with the Cybersecurity...
CISA Requesting Comments The Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) and notice of public listening sessions in connection with the Federal Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) , signed...
The State Assembly and Senate Committees on Appropriations each held their respective suspense file hearings on Thursday, August 11 to decide which bills will be moving forward and which bills will be held in committee on the Suspense File. Among the bills held under submission on the suspense...
A slate of bills regarding PFAS chemicals in consumer products is making its way through the Legislature with support from CSDA and a number of other organizations. PFAS is a family of chemicals used in a variety of products. PFAS can eventually end up in water supplies. CSDA members that...
D uring the late 1980s and early 1990s, at a time when severe drought was occurring throughout California, the West Basin Board of Directors made a calculated and strategic decision to begin developing a new and sustainable water supply for the coastal region of Los Angeles County. This new...