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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-SEPTEMBER 2023

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-SEPTEMBER 2023

On September 8, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted Construction Stormwater General Permit Order WQ 2022-0057-DWQ (2022 CGP) with an effective date of September 1, 2023, and a two-year regulatory transition period for dischargers with existing coverage under Order WQ 2009-0009-DWQ (2009 CGP).

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Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-AUGUST 2023

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-AUGUST 2023

As the sun sets on a productive summer, our unwavering attention remains on crucial compliance matters within our industry. Highlighting this month is the unveiling of the State-mandated Construction General Permit (CGP) for stormwater training, tailored exclusively for Qualified SWPPP Developers (QSDs) and Qualified SWPPP Practitioners (QSPs).

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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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Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-MAY 2023

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-MAY 2023

May 2023 finds the construction industry and its advocates fighting hard over proposed major and sweeping changes from the California Air Resources Board concerning the phase-out of diesel and gasoline engines, which are the heart of our workforce’s ability to get the job done.

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Water Supply Reliability and Housing – Making it Work in Times of Drought
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Water Supply Reliability and Housing – Making it Work in Times of Drought

New housing in Southern California is more water-efficient and conservative than ever before. Inside and outside the home, water-efficient and conservative practices are on display. Super-efficient fixtures and appliances are teamed with low to zero water-use landscapes, designed to be California climate-friendly year around.

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Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-APR 2023

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-APR 2023

Maybe, just maybe, the firehose of rain directed at California this winter and early spring is finally running out. What a year in water we have shared together, and it is truly remarkable given the painful drought the past three years. We must make the most of what we have and increase our efforts to capture more water in years just like this.

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Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-MAR 2023

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-MAR 2023

Happy Spring 2023 to everyone working in the construction industry in California. As we try and dry out (maybe soon?) from a record-setting winter of precipitation, state and local agencies across the state are continuing to look at finding ways to store and conserve more water. Legislators in Sacramento have already introduced new bond funding proposals to provide additional flood protection…

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Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-FEB 2023
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Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-FEB 2023

Well, the never-ending rainstorms finally stopped over most of California this past month, but water supply reliability and water quality protection issues never take a day off. As we move into 2023, the State Water Board and a group of public and private stormwater stakeholders—known as the Construction General Permit (CGP) Training Team--are developing a new, updated training program for complying with the revised CGP for stormwater.

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Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Increase Stormwater Capture
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Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Increase Stormwater Capture

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on February 13 to expand statewide stormwater runoff capture capacity by increasing groundwater storage capacity. And Governor Newsom's order continues ongoing conservation measures. It allows the State Water Board to reevaluate requirements for reservoir releases and diversion limitations to maximize water supplies north and south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

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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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CICWQ 2022 Year In Review

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.

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Construction General Permit Renewal Advocacy for the California Construction Industry

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.

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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