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News on recent important developments in water quality regulatory and policy-making activities in California and Washington D.C.

 
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Construction & Building Industry News

Each month, CICWQ collects news and information on water quality and water supply reliability topics. Articles cover a wide range of issues affecting the construction industry: water quality and wetlands regulations and policies, water supply, sewer system, and stormwater drainage improvement efforts, and multi-benefit, regional water supply reliability project development.

CICWQ also publishes technical articles and reports periodically and prepares presentations that emphasize water quality research and findings specific to the construction industry.

LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-NOVEMBER 2023

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-NOVEMBER 2023

Prepare for wet winter 2023-24 in California. New stormwater regulations demand compliance for construction sites to avoid hefty fines and potential litigation. Stay informed on water conservation efforts, including turf rebates in Southern California.

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Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-OCTOBER 2023

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-OCTOBER 2023

Autumn is in the air in California, and rainfall is expected (we hope) to continue replenishing our snowpack and statewide reservoir system for the foreseeable future. We aim to ensure that the contracting and building industry is well-prepared for Winter 2024.

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Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-JULY 2023

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-JULY 2023

Dive into the construction industry's critical statewide issues this month! Learn about the general construction stormwater permit, infrastructure acceleration plans, and proposed water conservation legislation. Don't miss our power-packed edition!

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Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-JUNE 2023

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-JUNE 2023

It's June, and that means summer ☀️ is right here, right now—time to get the hat and sunscreen and get out there 🏖️. Good weather means construction projects will be in full swing, and this year, maybe, just maybe, fire season will spare us and our worn-out residents.

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City of Anaheim Water Quality Credit Trading Program Public Review

City of Anaheim Water Quality Credit Trading Program Public Review

The City of Anaheim is developing a water quality credit trading program, which would apply to new public works projects built by the City. Under review by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board for approval, the program, if approved, would allow the city to create and apply water quality credits for City-owned new development projects as a means of complying with the North Orange County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit for stormwater runoff.

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Renewal of the Santa Ana Watershed Regional Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit

Renewal of the Santa Ana Watershed Regional Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit

The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board is revising and updating three existing MS4 permits issued. The three existing permits cover northern Orange County and western areas of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, located within the Santa Ana River watershed.

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Riverside County Santa Ana River Watershed Stormwater Resource Plan Development

Riverside County Santa Ana River Watershed Stormwater Resource Plan Development

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District prepared a Stormwater Resource Plan for Riverside County and held its first stakeholder meeting in January 2021. During the meeting, the District discussed the need for the plan and how plan development…

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Regional Solutions for Treating Stormwater in Los Angeles County: A Macrofeasibility Study.

Regional Solutions for Treating Stormwater in Los Angeles County: A Macrofeasibility Study.

CICWQ retained Brown and Caldwell to evaluate the potential for achieving stormwater quality improvements through effective regional approaches. Regional approaches would employ comprehensive best management practices to treat urban runoff from new development sites, and surrounding sites that have already been developed. Many groups in the Los Angeles area are interested in applying regional, watershed scale approaches to achieve long-term water quality improvements.

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Stormwater Funding Options Report

Stormwater Funding Options Report

CICWQ provided input, information, and peer review for the preparation of the foundational Stormwater Funding Report, prepared by Ken Farfsing from the City of Signal Hill and Richard Watson from Richard Watson Associates. The Stormwater Funding Report was a major step forward in developing the funding strategy and goals for Los Angeles County, eventually realized in 2018 with the passage of Measure W, Safe Clean Water Program.

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CICWQ FOUNDED IN 2001 BY OUR TRADE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

Major funding for CICWQ is provided by the Construction Industry Advancement Fund and the Fund for Construction Industry Advancement