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

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

Mark Grey 1/17/23 Mark Grey 1/17/23

CICWQ 2022 Year In Review

2022 was a year of accomplishment for CICWQ and its advocacy efforts. We finally got to the finish line with the State Water Board’s adoption of the Construction General Permit for stormwater. Governor Newsom vetoed AB 2106, a win for the construction industry. This year also marked another year of battling the California drought while coming up with ways for water conservation.

Mark Grey 11/14/22 Mark Grey 11/14/22

Construction General Permit Renewal Advocacy for the California Construction Industry

Assembling expert scientific, engineering, and legal teams to address critical water quality compliance issues for the construction industry is a core function for CICWQ. Over the past few months, CICWQ’s technical team has been busy developing summary presentations of more than three years of work on the California Construction General Permit renewal process.

Mark Grey 11/14/22 Mark Grey 11/14/22

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-NOV 2022

November finds us laser-focused on the recent renewal of the Construction General Permit (CGP) for stormwater, which was adopted on September 8, 2022, by the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board).

Brenda Le 11/14/22 Brenda Le 11/14/22

Construction General Permit for Stormwater - Adopted September 8, 2022

The California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board), on September 8, 2022, adopted a NEW construction general permit for stormwater. Learn how it will affect your construction projects moving forward.

Mark Grey 11/8/22 Mark Grey 11/8/22

CICWQ on the Construction General Permit Training Team – TMDL Compliance Training and QSP Designee Training Module Development

One of the primary functions of CICWQ is to provide water quality compliance training and education to the construction industry and related stakeholders working in the private and public sectors.

Mark Grey 10/17/22 Mark Grey 10/17/22

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-OCT 2022

CICWQ’s emphasis on California water quality issues remains squarely on the recent renewal of the construction general permit for stormwater. Adopted on September 8, the revised permit will go into effect in one year.

Mark Grey 9/19/22 Mark Grey 9/19/22

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-SEP 2022

A TREMENDOUS THANK YOU to all the companies and individuals who signed the CICWQ Construction Industry Petition to support the industry-led alternative to the California Construction General Permit for Stormwater.

Brenda Le 9/15/22 Brenda Le 9/15/22

Petition to Change the Construction General Permit for Stormwater

You signed the petetion to support the construction industry and our alternative proposal to the State’s proposed Construction General Permit for stormwater.

YOUR VOICE MATTERED!

Brenda Le 8/15/22 Brenda Le 8/15/22

California Construction General Permit

The California State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) is renewing the Construction General Permit (CGP) for stormwater. The Water Board released a Draft CGP at the end of May 2021 for stakeholder…

Mark Grey 8/12/22 Mark Grey 8/12/22

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-August 2022

It’s been a hot summer in California with all eyes focused on conserving water and finding new ways to improve our supply portfolio. And regulators in Sacramento keep plugging away, moving forward on renewing key regulatory programs impacting the construction industry.

Mark Grey 8/5/22 Mark Grey 8/5/22

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-July 2022

In July, CICWQ would like to focus your attention on several water-related issues affecting the construction industry in California. First, is the renewal of the Construction General Permit for stormwater. Second, the State of California drought response effort and water conservation actions. Finally, the water quality regulatory legislation was proposed in the California Assembly – AB 2106.

Brenda Le 5/20/22 Brenda Le 5/20/22

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-May 2022

This month we continue focusing on the final draft of the Construction General Permit stormwater. Many thanks to our fellow construction members who supported the comment letter effort. In other news, the California drought remains challenging amidst announcements of the record-low snowpack. Get informed about the Pacific Institute's release of a report on Urban Water Conservation.

Brenda Le 4/14/22 Brenda Le 4/14/22

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-Apr 2022

This month we are laser-focused on the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWB) final draft of the Construction General Permit (CGP) for stormwater. This permit was released on March 30th for stakeholder and public comment. It directly impacts CICWQ’s member companies and workforce building projects in California.

Brenda Le 2/28/22 Brenda Le 2/28/22

Construction General Permit for Stormwater: 6-Year Review of Enforcement Statistics

CICWQ uses State of California Water Resources Control Board data collected on water quality permit enforcement to examine the types of compliance issues that arise, document the frequency of occurrence, and identify trends. We do this to help educate…

Brenda Le 12/7/21 Brenda Le 12/7/21

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-Dec 2021

In this December edition of the CICWQ News and Information Summary we highlight important water quality regulatory and policy actions and developments from last month and look ahead to 2022.

Brenda Le 11/5/21 Brenda Le 11/5/21

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Updates-Nov 2021

CICWQ’s November updates. Our regulatory priority is the renewal process for the Construction General Permit for stormwater, which affects nearly all CICWQ member …

Brenda Le 11/5/21 Brenda Le 11/5/21

Podcast Recording: California Construction General Permit for Stormwater Renewal

Listen to a podcast produced by Rebuild SoCal Partnership featuring Dave Mercier, P.E., from Michael Baker International (MBI) and Mark Grey, Ph.D…

Brenda Le 10/7/21 Brenda Le 10/7/21

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Updates-Oct 2021

CICWQ’s October updates. Our regulatory priority is the renewal process for the Construction General Permit for stormwater, which affects nearly all CICWQ member companies and workforce. Water quality MS4 permits are being renewed…

Brenda Le 9/9/21 Brenda Le 9/9/21

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Updates-Sep 2021

CICWQ’s September updates. The CICWQ team presented a 50-minute presentation on the impact of water quality TMDL pollutant removal requirements. And there is a new Executive Officer at the Santa Ana Regional…

Brenda Le 8/30/21 Brenda Le 8/30/21

CICWQ Presentation on TMDL Compliance in the DRAFT California Construction General Permit

This presentation focuses on how the construction industry in California is approaching potential compliance with Numeric Effluent Limits (NELs) and Numeric Action Levels (NALs) as proposed in the renewal of the California Construction General Permit for Stormwater.