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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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

ACWA’s January 2019 Federal Regulatory Chart, is now available. This chart details the status of federal regulatory issues being tracked by […]

Joint Comment Letter on Toxicity Provisions

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Comments on Nutria Removal Program in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

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2019 ACWA Scholarships Toolkit

To assist  members in promoting available ACWA scholarship opportunities, the association has updated its Scholarships Toolkit for the 2019-’20 academic […]

Comments on Prop 1 IRWM Implementation Draft Guidelines

Agency: California Department of Water Resources Subject: Proposition 1 IRWM Implementation Draft Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation Package Letter excerpt:  The Association of […]

Extend California Title of WIIN Act

Letter excerpt: Dear Speaker Ryan and Minority Leader Pelosi: The Association of California Water Agencies urges you to extend the […]

ACWA 2018 Fall Conference Presentations

Presentations from ACWA’s 2018 Fall Conference & Exhibition held Nov. 27-30 in San Diego are available below. Please note that […]

2018 Summary of Legislation

ACWA’s 2018 Summary of Legislation provides concise information on legislation enacted in the second year of the 2017-’18 legislative session that […]

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Raise a Toast! Water Authority Declares February as San Diego Brewing Month

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New Directors Join San Diego County Water Authority Board

The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors welcomed four new members in early 2019: Almis Udrys, representing the […]

State Water Board Releases Draft Report on Statewide Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Program

Last month, the State Water Resources Control Board released its draft report “Options for Implementation of a Statewide Water Rate […]

ACWA Board Adopts Updated Energy Policy Principles

In January, the ACWA Board of Directors approved updated Energy and Water Resources Policy Principles. One of ACWA’s policy-related priorities […]

CVWD Expands Assistance Program For Customers

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) has expanded a customer assistance program to help during times of natural disasters, government shutdowns […]

Federal Agencies Publish Revised Rule on Waters of the United States

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps (Army) on Feb. 14 published their revised rule on the definition […]

Governor Names Joaquin Esquivel Chair of State Water Board; Laurel Firestone Also Appointed

Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the designation of Joaquin Esquivel as Chair of the State Water Resources Control Board. Newsom […]

ACWA Comments on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s State of State Address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Feb. 12, 2019 Contact: Heather Engel, Director of Communications | (916) 441-4545 | C (760) 217-0627 SACRAMENTO […]

DWR Finalizes Groundwater Basin Boundary Modifications under SGMA

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Feb. 11 announced final decisions for groundwater basin boundary modifications requested by […]

Upper District Presents Water Education Grants to K-12 Grade Schools

MONROVIA – The Board of Directors of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper District) awarded 16 education […]

Little Hoover Commission Releases 2017-2018 Report

The Little Hoover Commission on Feb. 7 released the 2017-2018 edition of its biennial Economy and Efficiency Report, which includes […]

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The California State Assembly hosted a joint informational hearing today on the topic of Safe and Affordable Drinking Water and […]

Water Education Grants Make Classroom Dreams a Reality

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