By: @Elisa Arcidiacono , Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. California's newly approved $10 billion climate bond, passed through Proposition 4, directs funding toward a range of climate-related initiatives focused on addressing challenges such as wildfires, water accessibility, and climate...
By: @Kyle Packham The non-profit and non-partisan Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) released a new poll October 24 indicating likely voters continue to favor Proposition 4 by a margin of 60 percent “yes” to 38 percent “no” and two percent “don’t know”. Meanwhile, the same...
By: Michael Moore, P. E., General Manager/CEO, East Valley Water District Everyone has heard of design-build, but how is it truly different from the way construction projects have traditionally been delivered? The stories and fables of bad design-build projects have made a lot of public...
By: @Anthony Tannehill On Thursday, September 19, Governor Gavin Newsom signed several measures into law that the Governor’s office presented would “…strengthen California’s laws addressing the housing and homelessness crisis. The laws represent a comprehensive effort to streamline...
By: @Anthony Tannehill Development related fees are crucial to funding essential infrastructure to serve new homes and businesses. Senate Bill 937 (Wiener) risks costly delays for the water, sewer, parks, libraries, flood protection and other facilities necessary to meet the needs of our...
National Special Districts Coalition The House and Senate are both in session this week. House Starting Tuesday afternoon, the lower chamber will consider nearly a dozen bills on the suspension calendar (requires two-thirds majority for passage), including legislation – the Wastewater...
U.S. EPA Releases Proposed Lead and Copper Rule – 60-Day Comment Period By: @Aaron Avery The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Detailed information...
@Kyle Packham As a member of the Statewide Advisory Council for the new California Water, Wastewater, and Energy Workforce Development Program led by the California Municipal Utilities Association, CSDA is pleased to promote the release of a workforce development Request for Proposals ...
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...
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