Nov 3, 2026 ACWA Advisory: ACWA Asks Members to Complete Cybersecurity Survey Cyberattacks targeting public water systems continue to increase as cyber threats evolve and water and wastewater utilities remain targets as […] Read More
Oct 30, 2026 Regulatory Advisory: State Water Board Adopts Bay-Delta Plan Update The State Water Resources Control Board on Oct. 29 approved a Bay-Delta Plan Update that includes the Healthy Rivers and […] Read More
Oct 29, 2026 ACWA Advisory: Governor Issues Executive Order to Expedite Flood Protection Measures Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order (EO) Tuesday that temporarily suspends certain state laws and regulations to further expedite […] Read More
Oct 22, 2026 Regulatory Alert: Support HRL Program at Upcoming State Water Board Hearing The State Water Resources Control Board will consider adopting a final draft of the Bay-Delta Plan during an Oct. 28-29 […] Read More
Oct 1, 2026 Legislative Advisory: ACWA Advocacy Delivers Significant Wins as Governor Signs Sponsored Bills Gov. Gavin Newsom this week acted on several bills of interest to ACWA members, including signing the association’s two sponsored […] Read More
Sep 21, 2026 ACWA Advisory: Governor Proclaims State of Emergency, Accelerates Flood Protection Measures Ahead of El Nino Event Gov. Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency that will empower ACWA members to launch preventative flood protection actions […] Read More
Sep 3, 2026 Communications Toolkit: Celebrate the People Behind California’s Water During WPAW California’s annual Water Professionals Appreciation Week kicks off Oct. 3, celebrating the dedicated professionals who work every day to provide safe, reliable water, wastewater and recycled […] Read More
Sep 1, 2026 ACWA Advisory: Karla Nemeth Starts as ACWA’s New Executive Director Former California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Director Karla Nemeth today started her new position as Executive Director, bringing an […] Read More
Aug 31, 2026 Legislative Advisory: 2025-’26 Legislative Session Wraps up with Key Wins for ACWA Members ACWA advocacy and coalition building helped advance multiple priority water bills through the Legislature and onto the governor’s desk as […] Read More
Aug 27, 2026 Legislative Alert: ACWA Urges Members to Oppose AB 1881 ACWA is urging member agencies to contact their local legislators and join a coalition in opposition of AB 1881 (Ramos), […] Read More
Aug 26, 2026 ACWA Advisory: Application Deadline Fast Approaching for ACWA’s 2026 Fall Awards The deadline to apply for ACWA’s Excellence in Innovation Award, Huell Howser Excellence in Communications Award and Emissary Award is […] Read More
Aug 24, 2026 Legal Advisory: ACWA-Led Coalition Urges Court to Consider Wildfire Implications on Public Water Systems ACWA led a coalition of organizations representing state and national water providers in filing a joint legal brief to shield […] Read More
Aug 19, 2026 Regulatory Advisory: State Water Board Releases Final Draft Bay-Delta Plan Update The State Water Resources Control Board today released a final draft of its Bay-Delta Plan Update. Its release opens a […] Read More
Aug 10, 2026 Legislative Alert: ACWA-Sponsored Wildfire Preparedness Bill Heads to Assembly Floor ACWA is urging member agencies to contact their Assemblymembers to support ACWA-sponsored SB 1153 (Caballero), which is heading to the Assembly floor. The bill would establish that limitations […] Read More
Aug 7, 2026 ACWA Advisory: Federal Agencies Warn Water Systems to Protect Against Cyberattacks The FBI and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have issued an alert that specifies vulnerabilities and details cybersecurity measures for water […] Read More
