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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ACWA Suggested Guidelines for 2019 Triennial Reporting of Public Health Goal Exceedance in Drinking Water

Agency: Public Water Systems and State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water Subject: Suggested Guidelines for Preparation of Required […]

Executive Director Dave Eggerton Congressional Testimony on Western Water Infrastructure

Agency: House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife Subject: State of Western Water Infrastructure in Innovation Testimony excerpt:  It is critical […]

Coalition Letter Supporting NPDES Permit Legislation

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March 2019 Federal Regulatory Issues Chart

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Comment Letter: Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program Third Preliminary Draft Regulations

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Safe Drinking Water Trust Toolkit

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Comment Letter – OEHHA Draft Report on Human Right to Water

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Energy and Water Resources Policy Principles – Adopted Jan. 2019

In January 2019, ACWA released its updated policy principles on “Energy and Water Resources” in California. The updated principles will help […]

Comment Letter – Options for Implementation of a Statewide Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Program

Agency: California State Water Resources Control Board Subject: Options for Implementation of a Statewide Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Program Letter excerpt:  […]

2019 Legislative Outreach Toolkit

To assist  members in communicating and engaging with their legislative representatives, ACWA has published a 2019 Legislative Outreach Toolkit. Toolkit […]

Comment Letter on the California Water Plan Update 2018, Public Review Draft

Agency: California Department of Water Resources Subject: California Water Plan Update 2018, Public Review Draft Letter excerpt:  Dear Mr. Massera: The Association […]

Coalition Letter on Water Infrastructure Investment Needs

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Coalition Letter on Proposed Public Health Goals for Trihalomethanes in Drinking Water

Agency: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Subject: Proposed Public Health Goals for Trihalomethanes in Drinking Water Letter excerpt:  The Association of […]

Coalition Letter on Public Comment Period for Draft Technical Support Document for the Proposed PHGs for THMs

Agency: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Subject: Public Comment Period for Draft Technical Support Document for the Proposed PHGs for […]

January 2019 Federal Regulatory Issues Chart

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Leaders Commemorate Long-Term Success on the Santa Ana River

In Riverside County, right along the Santa Ana River, local leaders and community members came together to commemorate 50 years […]

The Big Dig: SMWD’s Trampas Canyon Reservoir to Serve as County’s Largest Water Project

South Orange County imports nearly one hundred percent of its drinking water from hundreds of miles away. Santa Margarita Water […]

Get ready for MULCH MAYHEM!

Free water-saving mulch available Saturday, May 4 SACRAMENTO—Free water-saving mulch will be available to local residents during Mulch Mayhem events […]

VISTA IRRIGATION DISTRICT ANNOUNCES STUDENT CONTEST WINNERS

VISTA – Vista Irrigation District has presented awards to six high school seniors and three fourth-grade students from the local […]

$1.3 Million Awarded in Grant Funding for Water Desalination Projects

The Department of Water Resources has announced the first round of projects to be awarded grant funding by the Water […]

Bureau of Reclamation Updates 2019 CVP South-of-Delta Water Allocations

The Bureau of Reclamation on Wednesday issued updated Central Valley Project South-of-Delta allocations for the 2019 contract year. This update […]

Your News Here

ACWA member agencies can share their latest developments and accomplishments in the association’s weekly eNews distribution by submitting news items […]

EMWD Recognized for Outstanding Customer Communications

PERRIS — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) last week was honored with two awards for outstanding communications through the California […]

April 2019 Priority Issues Update

The April 2019 Priority Issues Update is now available online to members. The update is a summary of the latest […]

Safe Drinking Water Trust Legislation Passes Unanimously Out of Senate Environmental Quality Committee

SB 669, legislation authored by Senator Anna Caballero, was heard in the Senate Environmental Quality Committee today and passed unanimously […]

FRCD/ EGWD awarded 10th consecutive Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Florin Resource Conservation District/Elk Grove Water District (District) received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for […]

Metropolitan’s Upgraded Turf Replacement Program Rolls Out

The most popular water-saving rebate in Southern California history is available, again. Just in time for spring plantings, the Metropolitan […]

2019 WYLAND NATIONAL MAYOR’S CHALLENGE FOR WATER CONSERVATION

Each year during the month of April, cities across the U.S. take part in the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for […]

State Water Board Adopts New Statewide Wetland Definition and Procedures

The State Water Resources Control Board voted yesterday to adopt new regulations concerning wetlands and other environmentally sensitive waterways throughout […]

ACWA Executive Director Testifies in Congress

Representing ACWA and the National Water Resources Association (NWRA), ACWA Executive Director Dave Eggerton today testified before Congress on the […]