Awards

ACWA’s awards program is our way of shining a spotlight on the outstanding agencies, member volunteers, lawmakers and water leaders whose exceptional service helps to advance our organizational mission.

The association recognizes the people and programs that contributed to a stronger ACWA through the following programs:

For questions about ACWA’s Awards Program, please call (916) 441-4545 or email awards@acwa.com.

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Priority Issues Bulletin

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2017 Year in Review

During 2017, ACWA and its membership proved how strength through collaboration can achieve goals unprecedented in terms of complexity and […]

No Water Tax Toolkit

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Federal Regulatory Chart

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2017 Summary of Legislation

ACWA’s 2017 Summary of Legislation provides concise information on legislation enacted in the first year of the 2017-’18 legislative session that […]

2017 Summary of Appellate Cases

ACWA’s  2017 Summary of Appellate Cases details court decisions in 2016-’17 that may be of interest to ACWA member agencies […]

Coalition Comments on Changes to Proposed Regulation Prohibiting Wasteful Water Use Practices

Submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board on Feb. 14, 2018.

Comments on Changes to Proposed Regulation Prohibiting Wasteful Water Use Practices

Submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board on Feb. 14, 2018.

2018 Federal Briefing Booklet

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Water Bonds 2018 Toolkit

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Comments on Initial CWC Staff Evaluation of WSIP Projects’ Public Benefit Ratios

Submitted to the California Water Commission on Jan. 26, 2018.

Comments on Preliminary Draft of California Water Plan Update 2018

Submitted to the California Department of Water Resources on Jan. 16, 2018

ACWA Scholarships Toolkit

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ACWA Lead Testing & Service Line Inventory Webinar

On Jan. 9, in cooperation with the State Water Resources Control Board, ACWA hosted an informational webinar for public and […]

Comment on Sustainable Management Criteria Draft Best Management Practices

Submitted to the California Department of Water Resources on Jan. 8, 2018.

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March/April Priority Issues Update Available to Members

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