Regulatory-Affairs News

ACWA-Led Coalition Submits Comments on ESA Implementation
An ACWA-led coalition committed to improving implementation of the Endangered Species Act offered specific ideas and suggestions for doing... read»
State to Host Workshops on Fracking
The California Department of Conservation has announced a series of workshops to discuss hydraulic fracturing and gather information... read»
State Board Upholds Stricter Limits for Sac Regional Wastewater Plant
Tighter treatment requirements for the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plan are appropriate and necessary to protect beneficial... read»
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Application Status Report Available
Applicants to the State Water Resources Control Board's Clean Water State Revolving Fund may now view the status of their applications... read»
DSC Releases Sixth Staff Draft of Delta Plan
The long-awaited sixth staff draft of the Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Plan was transmitted to the seven-member council Monday... read»
Governor Announces Two Appointments to State Water Board
Gov. Jerry Brown has appointed Felicia Marcus and Steven Moore to the State Water Resources Control Board. Marcus, 56, has been western... read»
Natural Resources Agency Says BDCP Public Review Draft Will Be Delayed
Environmental review documents for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan will not be ready for release by the end of June as originally planned,... read»
California Gets High Marks on National Water Efficiency Scorecard
A new report evaluating water efficiency and conservation policies across the nation gave California top marks for its state-level laws and... read»
Delta Stewardship Council Letter Says Flow Objectives Should Advance Coequal Goals
The State Water Resources Control Board should consider water quality objectives for the Bay-Delta as part of a broader analysis of all... read»
Magazine Focuses on ESA, Ideas for Improvement
The April issue of Irrigation Leader focuses on the federal Endangered Species Act, where and how irrigators have been able to find... read»