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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
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
State Water Board Adopts Emergency Regulation to Supplement Voluntary Water Conservation
Effective January 12, 2022, The State Water Resources Control Board adopted an emergency regulation to supplement voluntary water conservation which may apply to construction projects during the site preparation phase. The measures prescribed are intended…
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.
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 …
Building Industry Association of Southern California — Housing and Water Panel Presentation August 10, 2021 — Developing Housing in Water Scarce Times
This series of four presentations covers key aspects of securing adequate water supplies for housing and property development in southern California.
One Water, Many Ways to Save: A presentation by Metropolitan Water District — August 2021
This presentation provides information on current drought conditions and shares ways MWD and local water agencies are supporting our communities to help them save water and money.
Water Quality and Water Supply Issues in the News — August 2021
The latest on the California drought and conditions, and new and exciting technologies for water savings.
Developing in the Dry Times
Dr. Mark Grey recently gave an update on the housing industry’s efforts to continue to build new housing under the current drought conditions in California.
The presentation covers key issues facing housing development, and shows empirical data from past and recent research studies on the efficiency and conservation measures the home building industry has been using to build new housing stock, while reducing overall water use.
Metropolitan Board Confirms Adel Hagekhalil as New General Manager
Adel Hagekhalil, a national water and infrastructure leader, will take the helm of the nation’s largest drinking water provider – the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California – following a vote Tuesday evening by the agency’s board of directors.
The 38-member MWD board approved Hagekhalil’s contract, making him the 14th general manager in the district’s 93-year history.
MWD Water Supply Update 2021
A short, information-packed presentation on the state of California Water Supply as of April 2021 by Charles Gale, representing Metropolitan Water District. The presentation covers current conditions, 2021 Supply-Demand balance data, and a summary of the Governor’s Drought Proclamation on 4/21/21.
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