Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-June 2022
As summer 2022 is upon us, we focus on two primary issues impacting the construction industry in California: The renewal of the Construction General Permit for stormwater by the State Water Resources Control Board and the ongoing drought response and actions underway in California to step up water conservation efforts and measures.
Look for our series of Call to Action email campaigns in the coming months ahead of the CGP Adoption Hearing in September 2022; the exact date of to be determined by the Water Board. Be ready to lend your support and help us unite as one voice for the Construction Industry.
WATER ISSUES WORTH YOUR TIME IN JUNE
1) SEPTEMBER ADOPTION HEARING Construction General Permit for Stormwater
State Water Board Permit Adoption Hearing Set for September 2022
Get Involved – Support the Construction Industry Proposal for an Improved Permit
Support the Construction industry proposal for an improved Construction General Permit for stormwater in California.
At the September Adoption Hearing, join the Construction Industry in voicing our opposition to the State’s proposed Construction General Permit for stormwater and support the Construction Industry’s alternative proposal.
The State Water Board is proposing an unworkable permit, which will negatively affect the Construction Industry for years to come and won’t do anything to improve water quality or increase water conservation.
Learn more about how and when to get engaged before the September 2022 Adoption Hearing.
2) California Drought Condition Update and Stepped-up Water Conservation Measures
Governor Calls for More Aggressive Conservation Measures – MWD of Southern California Enacts Mandatory Water Cutbacks -- State Water Managers Gear Up for Drought Response
Since our last update in May 2022, drought response has been a major focus of state and local water agencies, such as the Department of Water Resources and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Newsom Administration in Sacramento.
Recently, while visiting southern California, Governor Newsom called on all Californians, especially water agencies, to step up mandatory water conservation measures.
And just prior to the Governor’s announcement, MWD of Southern California enacted mandatory water cutbacks in portions of its service area which are heavily dependent upon state water project water supplies.
Finally, check out the latest information and new resources from the California Department of Water Resources to help Californians manage the ongoing drought conditions.
