Voices on Water

New UV Treatment Plant Highlights Importance of Infrastructure Investment

Today’s dedication of San Francisco PUC’s new Tesla Treatment Facility in Tracy underscores the importance of investing in our water system and reminds us that, once again, local water agencies are taking the lead when it comes to investing in vital and sustainable water infrastructure.

All Hands on Deck - Tough Challenges Ahead

More now than ever, water districts are facing increasingly tough challenges.  From statewide water management issues, like the Delta or groundwater monitoring to employee pensions and benefits, everything seems to be under the microscope.

Alternate Delta Plan Developed to Trigger Much-Needed Discussion

With the Delta Stewardship Council poised to release the fourth staff draft of its Delta Plan today, a broad coalition of water agencies and organizations is hoping an alternative plan submitted Friday will help trigger much-needed discussion by the council in the coming days and weeks.

Sacramento River Intake Facilities Draw a Crowd with Art in Public Places

The Region 5 Board began preparations in December to host an event that focused on the Freeport Regional Water Project and City of Sacramento River Intake facilities. East Bay Municipal Water District's Katy Foulkes chaired the event with great support from ACWA's Marcia Wulff and Katie Dahl. This special event began May 22 with a cruise to view the old and new river intake facilities from the Sacramento River. A reception followed in Old Sacramento hosted by Parsons, represented by Daven Oswalt.