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2014 Water Bond to be Topic as Legislature Returns from Recess; Committee to Discuss Framework

Delta Summit Draws Crowd in Fresno

2 President’s Column on Paying Tribute to ACWA Members

3 BDCP Project Could Bring $5 Billion in Net Benefits to State

4 Congress Passes Bills Assisting Small-Scale Hydropower

9 Region 1 Promotes Drinking Local “Take It From The Tap” Program

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(left to right) Assembly member Jim Patterson (R-Fresno), u.s. Rep. Jim Costa (D-16), Rep. David Valadao (R-21) and state sen. tom Berryhill (R-twain Harte) discuss legislative efforts during a panel at the Delta Water summit on Aug. 3 at Fresno state.Photo by J. Randall McFarland

Topics ranging from increased water storage to the proposed 2014 water bond to possible impacts of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan were explored by an array of water leaders at the Delta Water Summit in Fresno Aug. 3.

Three panels of local, state and federal water leaders addressed a crowd of more than 500 people at the summit that was held at Califor-nia State University, Fresno. The summit, orga-nized by the California Latino Water Coalition and co-sponsored by ACWA and several other organizations, was intended to give the public an opportunity to explore in depth some of the many issues facing the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

Reclamation Commissioner Michael Connor, appearing just two days after being nominated to serve as assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, said Reclamation recognizes the seriousness of the water supply issue in the San Joaquin Valley.

“We have taken a number of actions this year that have added about 5% to (south of Delta) allocations, about 100,000 acre-feet,” and approximately 300,000 acre-feet of supplemental water supplies, said Connor.

Connor added that “even with an average water year in 2014, prospects are for a very low supply. We need to make sure we are moving on all fronts.”

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As the Legislature returns from summer recess, the 2014 water bond is expected to be a topic of discussion in the Assembly.

Assembly Speaker John Pérez has signaled his interest in downsizing the current $11.14 billion bond to somewhere “between $7 billion and $8 billion.”

“I think there’s an absolute appetite to get this done and I think you’ll see a package com-

ing out of the Assembly that is substantive and has most of the stakeholders on board,” Pérez told reporters Aug. 5.

In July, the Assembly Water, Parks and Wild-life Committee held an informational hearing on principles developed by a working group of nine Assembly Democrats. The working group is led by Assembly Member Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood), who also chairs the committee.

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Paying Tribute to ACWA Members – This Month and All Year Long

President’s Column By Randy Record

August is ACWA’s inaugural Member Appreciation

Month, and I’m jumping at this opportunity as president to formally thank ACWA members for your membership.

We have a long and proud history as an organization, with more than a century on the books as the leading voice for local water agencies in the state. But this voice — and indeed our various accomplishments over the years as a community — would not be possible without the solid commitment and support of ACWA’s membership.

 Every time I attend an ACWA conference, Board meeting or other event, I am reminded how hard our members work to find statewide solutions. It’s truly remarkable how our diverse members consistently come together — often with differing perspectives — to hammer out policies and positions that advance our goal of providing a reliable and sustainable water supply for Californians.

Finding common ground has been the mainstay of ACWA all these years, and 2013 is no different. Today, we are actively working to address a number of issues that will affect Californians for years to come. Whether it’s seeking long-term Delta solutions, promoting local water management or protecting water quality, ACWA members are on the ground and in the trenches to help shape our policy goals.

Member Appreciation Month is an ideal time to remind our members that in addition to advocacy and a voice on

key water issues, membership in ACWA gives you access to a wide variety of information, resources and opportunities to help shape policy.

ACWA’s committee structure is a great way to stay current on the issues and engage in setting the policy agenda. ACWA has 12 active committees that meet throughout the year, and they will all soon be reconstituted for the next two-year term that begins in January.

This week, information on how to apply for a committee spot is being sent to ACWA member agencies. I know from my own experience that serving on an ACWA committee lets you engage in the key issues of the day and help shape the policy agenda. I encourage all ACWA members to consider joining a committee.

When you get down to it, members are what shape this association. On behalf of ACWA’s Board of Directors, I want to thank members in every part of the state for attending conferences and events, participating in activities in our 10 regions, responding to alerts through our Outreach Network on legislation and regulatory issues, and volunteering your time and energy to make this an active and effective organization.

Please visit www.acwa.com for more on Member Appreciation Month activities and tips for making the most of your membership.

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BdCP

The proposal to build two water con-veyance tunnels through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and restore 145,000 acres of habitat could bring a net benefit of roughly $5 billion to the state when factoring in job creation and avoidance of water shortages, according to a new draft economic analysis of the project.

Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration on Aug. 5 released a draft economic analy-sis of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP) — a $25 billion proposal for habitat restoration and two new 35-mile tunnels to convey water through the Delta. The analysis indicates that the project could result in an overall $4.8 to $5.4 billion statewide benefit and create 177,000 construction and habitat restoration-related jobs that would result in over $11 billion in increased employee compensation. The plan factors in the cost of the project as well as the avoid-ance of water shortages that could cost over 1 million jobs in counties that rely on Delta Water.

“Today we make it clear with the economic analysis that this plan makes sense…the numbers more than pencil out,” John Laird, secretary of the Califor-nia Natural Resources Agency, said during a conference call with reporters Aug. 5.

The report examines California’s economic picture with the BDCP and without it, factoring in such things as an increase in construction jobs and the saving of agricultural jobs due to a reliable water supply.

Joining Laird in discussing the report were the report’s principal author, David Sunding, of The Brattle Group; Al-len Zaremberg, president and CEO of CalChamber; and Andrew Fields, of the California Alliance for Jobs.

Each of the four speakers praised the project, saying it would strengthen the state’s economy both through its increase in jobs and its ability to make the state’s water supply more reliable.

“We need to have these structural

improvements in the Delta that the business community has advocated for over 30 years,” said Zaremberg, adding that the project has proponents in the environmental community because of its habitat restoration, as well as in the busi-ness community, because it offers a more reliable water supply.

Fields said the project would be “one of the largest public jobs program in memory.”

“Some of the jobs would be in the Central Valley where unemployment remains stubbornly high,” Fields added.

According to the analysis, the biggest economic stimulus of the conservation plan would be centered in the Delta where an estimated 110,600 construction jobs over 7.5 years would be created. Some 11,300 operations and maintenance jobs over 40 years would be created as would another 55,800 jobs over 50 years related to restoration.  The report defines a job as a position equivalent to one full-time worker for an entire year.

The analysis states that the impacts to the largely agricultural Delta region would be significant in terms of tem-porary, construction-related air pollu-tion and traffic delays. The Delta also would suffer a loss of farm jobs as land is converted to tidal wetlands and other habitat. The economic cost of traffic disruption is estimated at $53 million to $79 million over a nine-year construc-tion period.

Overall changes in salinity in Delta waterways due to the project is expected to cost $1.86 million per year in farm rev-enues – a decline of less than one-half of one percent of total annual farm revenues in the Delta, according to the study.

The analysis was conducted by The Brattle Group and ICF International at the request of the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The economic study concludes that the $25 billion plan is a “worthy investment” for the water districts in the Santa Clara Valley, Bay

Area, San Joaquin Valley and Southern California that would pay 68% of the cost of the project.

Terry Erlewine, general manager of the State Water Contractors, issued a statement Aug. 5 saying the organization is “pleased” that the study indicates the BDCP would be a worthy investment.

“As the public agencies that would be paying for the lion’s share of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, we want to protect our ratepayers and ensure that the benefits of this project outweigh the costs,” Erlewine said in the written statement. “We are pleased to see this exhaustive study has found the BDCP to be a potential economic boon for California. Water supply reliability and jobs are two of the most important aspects of California’s well being and it is encouraging that the BDCP is linking these two interests for the state’s benefit.  Our members will be able to use this study to assess the costs and benefits of the BDCP for their customers to ensure that these statewide benefits would also occur in their local areas.”

The report also weighs the benefits of more hiking, birding and recreation in the Delta, which is estimated at $222 million to $370 million over 50 years.

BDCP Project Could Bring $5 Billion in Net Benefits, New Study Says

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Federal news

President Obama has selected Michael Connor to be deputy secretary of the Department of Interior, a move that appears to have bipartisan support from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Since 2009 Connor has been com-missioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, where he was heavily involved in the negotiation of Minute 319 — an agree-ment allowing Mexico to store some of its Colorado River water in Lake Mead — and federal talks on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, as well as other water supply and power generation initiatives that are central to the bureau’s mission.

“He has proven himself to be a thoughtful and collaborative leader on some of the toughest challenges at the

Department — including finding sustain-able solutions to water challenges in the West and resolving Indian water rights claims,” Interior Secretary Sally Jewell in a statement Tuesday, July 30.

Connor has worked as a public servant for two decades.  According to Connor’s official biography, from 2001 until his appointment as Reclamation Commis-sioner, he served as counsel to the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, during which he managed legislation for the Bureau of Reclama-tion and the U.S. Geological Survey and handled Native American issues. From 1993-2001, Connor worked for Interior in the Solicitor’s Office, and then as di-rector of the Indian Water Rights Office.

Pending approval from the Senate,

Connor would replace former Inte-rior deputy secretary David J. Hayes, who resigned to teach at Stanford Law School and serve as a senior fellow at the Hewlett Foundation. Connor has a law degree from the University of Colorado and is from New Mexico.

Congress Passes Bills Assisting Small-Scale Hydropower Development Two bills that would streamline regula-

tions for small hydropower projects were passed through unanimous consent by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 1 and are await-ing President Obama’s signature.

The Hydropower Regulatory Effi-ciency Act (H.R. 267) and The Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H.R. 678) together would cut red tape and broaden eligibility criteria for low-impact hydroelectric development at non-federal and federal facilitites.

H.R. 267 would allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to exempt hydropower projects with up to 10 megawatts of capacity (instead of the current 5 MW cap) from licensing requirements and removes any project of 5 MW from FERC licensing oversight. The bill also authorizes FERC to waive licensing requirements for “conduit” hydropower facilities — defined as any tunnel, canal, pipeline, aqueduct, flume, ditch, or similar manmade water conveyance operated for the distribution of water for agricultural, municipal,

or industrial consumption and not primarily for the generation of electricity — with an installed maximum of 40 MW or less.

The legislation also would require FERC to extend the preliminary permit-ting period and explore the issuance of licenses at nonpowered dams and closed-loop pumped storage facilities.

Meanwhile, H.R. 678 authorizes hydropower development on conduits owned by Reclamation. According to the bill’s text, the Secretary of the Interior “shall first offer the lease of power privilege to an irrigation district or water users association operating the applicable transferred conduit, or to the irrigation district or water users association receiving water from the applicable reserved conduit.”

U.S. Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) introduced H.R. 267, which the House passed unanimously 422-0 on Feb. 13. H.R. 678, sponsored by Rep. Scott Tip-ton (R-Colo.) and others, also enjoyed bipartisan support in passing 416-7.

The ranking members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hailed the passage of the two bills through Congress.

“There’s no better evidence that hydro is back than these two bills passing the Senate on a unanimous vote,” stated Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore). “Capital-izing on the power potential of existing dams, pipes and conduits is the kind of practical thinking our country needs to generate more renewable energy and cut our carbon footprint.”

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) also voiced her support.

“I consider hydropower to be our hardest working renewable resource and one that often gets overlooked in the clean energy debate,” Murkowski stated. “With only 3 percent of the nation’s 80,000 existing dams set up to generate electricity, hydropower is our greatest untapped potential for generating cost-effective, carbon-free energy.”

ACWA, the National Hydropower Association and several other organizations support both bills.

Obama Taps Reclamation Boss for No. 2 Role at Interior Department

Photo by Dave Walsh / Bureau of Reclamation

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aCwa news

A bipartisan group of California congressmen sent a letter Aug. 2 to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell ask-ing her for an analysis of how increased flows from the Trinity Reservoir to help Chinook salmon would impact Central Valley Project water contractors.

The three-page letter asks Reclamation to do a broad study of the impacts of any increase in flows on the lower Klamath River that are intended to minimize environmental factors that may worsen fish diseases. The letter states that Rec-lamation is considering releasing more Central Valley Project water from Trinity Reservoir to help Chinook salmon. The letter is signed by Reps. Jim Costa

(D-16), John Garamendi (D-3), Doug LaMalfa (R-1) and Jeff Denham (R-10).

In addition to asking for a study of the impacts of increased releases on water contractors, the letter asks Reclamation to provide the scientific data it used to determine that increased flows would help lessen fish disease. The letter also asks that Reclamation “account for the potential of this fishery preservation action during the annual planning and implementation of the TRRROD (Trin-ity River Restoration Record of Decision) rather than as a potential annual crisis.”

“When analyzed as a whole, it is difficult to understand how the action proposed by Reclamation represents a bal-

anced approach to fulfilling its obligation in the operation of the CVP, in the pro-motion of environmental justice, or results in sustainable public policy that benefits all Californians,” the letter states.

U.S. Representatives Question Trinity Reservoir Releases for Salmon

The end of the current ACWA two-year committee term is fast approaching, and it’s time to begin the process to reconstitute all committees for the 2014-’15 term.

ACWA is calling for all interested members to submit their requests to

serve on a committee by Friday, Sept. 30. Instructions and information, including the committee consideration form, has been sent to all member agency general managers and board presidents.

The committee appointment information also is available at www.

acwa.com/content/committee-appointment-process.

As a reminder, all current committee members MUST submit consideration forms by Sept. 30 to be considered for reappointment for the next two-year term.

ACWA Committee Appointment Process Kicks Off for 2014-’15 Term

ACWA and the Southern California Water Committee recently sent letters supporting the position of Desert Water Agency and Coachella Valley Water Dis-trict in a lawsuit filed against them earlier this year asserting that a local Native American tribe holds senior water rights within the Coachella Valley.

Desert Water Agency and Coachella Valley Water District contend that, if successful, the lawsuit filed in May by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians could result in the two water agencies losing access to existing groundwater supplies, which would significantly curtail water deliveries to customers and result in higher prices for ratepayers.

In its letter of support ACWA wrote that “the lawsuit creates dangerous uncertainty for the residents and businesses of the region and does not

advance any public good.” Furthermore, ACWA expressed concern that the lawsuit could bring about a lengthy judicial process that does not improve water reliability or water quality.

Cooperative management of water resources best serves the entire population of California, including the tribal members, ACWA wrote. Desert Water Agency and the Coachella Valley Water District have asked the tribe to drop its lawsuit and return to the table on a regional integrated water management planning effort.

The Southern California Water Com-mittee wrote to the tribe that the com-mittee was “deeply concerned” about the “great uncertainty” the lawsuit creates regarding “future water supply reliability, potential increases in customer rates and impacts to the region’s recovery.”

In the lawsuit, the tribe claims the water agencies’ depleted the valley’s groundwater and their groundwater recharge practices impaired water quality near the tribe’s lands. Both water agencies strongly refute those allegations. The water agencies say the tribe’s claim to a “senior” water right is baseless, that the water delivered to their customers meets all state and federal requirements, and that there is sufficient water supplies for years to come.

ACWA Supports Member Agencies in Water Rights Dispute

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delta summit

In a surprise announcement, Connor said Reclamation is “looking at San Luis Reservoir and increasing storage there. We need to put everything on the table.” After the panel, Connor told reporters an initial analysis has been done but more modeling is needed. A preliminary report on expanding storage at San Luis is due Oct. 1, he said.

ACWA Vice President John Coleman participated in a panel on water agencies’ roles, challenges and expectations with the BDCP. Coleman stressed the importance of increased storage with relation to the BDCP.

“Storage has to be a part of the equation,” said Coleman. “You can’t separate the BDCP and storage.”

Coleman also encouraged growers and others in the San Joaquin Valley to be vo-cal about the impacts a lack of water has on them and the rest of the state.

Coleman said the “valley has to sell the rest of the state on the effects of a lack of water here.”

“It’s a sales job beyond the San Joa-quin Valley delegation,” said Coleman.

During the same panel discussion, Thomas Birmingham, general manager of Westlands Water District, stressed that if the state can’t effectively move water through the Delta, storage will be of little use.

“There have been many years, wet years, when we haven’t been able to fill the existing storage because we can’t move water through the Delta,” said Birmingham.

Birmingham added that efforts under the Endangered Species Act to protect Delta smelt and other species have thus far failed.

“To suggest what we have done over the past 30 years to protect these species has helped them is absolutely nuts,” said Birmingham. “These species have continued to decline.”

In the same panel, Eric Acree, execu-tive director of Revive the San Joaquin, criticized the BDCP, saying the develop-ment of the plan’s twin tunnels “will only continue species ruin.”

Acree said the Delta needs flows of fresh water for fish.

In a later panel featuring state and fed-eral leaders, Jerry Meral, assistant secre-tary of the California Natural Resources Agency, said the BDCP is intended to “meet the needs of the species, the En-dangered Species Act and water users.”

Sunne Wright McPeak, president of the Delta Vision Foundation, stressed that the BDCP is very different from the Peripheral Canal project, which she opposed in 1982. She said that canal project would have had the capacity

to move 22,000 cubic feet per second of water. The BDCP’s proposed twin tunnels would have a combined capacity of 9,000 cfs.

“What is being proposed now is noth-ing like the Peripheral Canal,” she said.

The final panel of the day focused on current legislative efforts that seek to provide short term and long term relief to state water problems.

Assembly Member Henry Perea (D-Fresno) said that discussions are currently under way in the Assembly to downsize the $11.14 billion water bond and some proposals recommend cutting out money for storage. Perea said he wants the bond to contain money for surface storage, Delta fixes and water quality solutions.

“It is critical for everyone in this room to engage in the water bond with a balanced approach,” said Perea. “There are going to be lots of opportunities for partisan issues. Water is not one of them.”

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Calling for Entries

Got an outreach program worth talking about?Enter your agency’s outstanding public relations efforts in ACWA’s Huell Howser Best in Blue Award this fall!

The award recognizes outstanding achievements by public water agencies in communicating with customers, legislators, media and the public.

The award will be presented at ACWA’s 2013 Fall Conference & Exhibition in Los Angeles. Entries must be submitted by Sept. 3. Details and entry forms are at acwa.com.

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water Bond

As ACWA News went to press, the working group was expected to release a framework for modifying the bond. The Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee was set to hold an informa-tional hearing on the bond Aug. 15.

Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee staff has compiled and summarized comments received on the proposed principles, including comments submitted by ACWA. The principles and the comments can be found on the committee’s special 2014 water bond webpage at http://awpw.assembly.ca.gov/waterbond.

The working group identified several priorities for the state’s investment in water. They include:• ProtectingtheDelta• Increasingregionalself-reliance

— with integrated regional water management as the tool

• Ensuringsafedrinkingwater,espe-cially for disadvantaged communities

• Restoringhealthywatersheds• Increasingwaterconservationand

reuse• Expandingwaterstorageoptions–

both above and below ground

• Strikingabalancebetweenimprove-ments and maintenance of existing infrastructure and construction of new infrastructure.In addition to the priority investment

areas, the working group also identified principles to increase accountability for how water bond funding is spent, including:• Prohibitingearmarkstospecificwater

projects• Makinginvestmentdecisionsona

regional basis through integrated regional water management plans

• Settingperformanceindicatorstoshowprogress on water bond investments

• Requiringbeneficiariestopayfortheirbenefits, while the public pays for public benefits

• Repurposingunspentfundsfrompastvoter-approved water bond measures

• Consideringthestate’sneedsforinfra-structure investment in all areas, in-cluding education and transportation, and crafting a bond that authorizes a “reasonable” amount for water needs.The group also identified principles

on respecting existing water rights and retaining the policy in the current bond to not use bond funds for construction

or mitigation for new water conveyance facilities in the Delta.

ACWA’s PositionAs previously reported, ACWA sup-

ports modifying the existing bond to protect key priority areas and reduce its size. As a statewide organization, ACWA is prioritizing funding for elements that have true statewide importance, includ-ing water storage and Delta ecosystem restoration. ACWA is also prioritizing funding for disadvantaged communities that do not have safe drinking water.

ACWA’s Board also has made a policy decision to avoid “earmarks” in this bond that allocate funds for specific projects without a competitive process. The as-sociation supports substantial funding for local resource development projects, including Integrated Regional Water Management programs for both urban and rural areas, water recycling / conser-vation and groundwater cleanup.

More on ACWA’s position is available at http://www.acwa.com/spotlight/2014-water-bond.

ACWA will continue to play a leadership role in water bond discussions over the coming months.

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A new campaign in the Sacramento area is giving an assist to the region’s water quality by providing the public an easy alternative to flushing unused medications down the toilet.

The Don’t Rush to Flush program, which launched in July, has put new collection bins in local pharmacies, a county sheriff’s office and local university. Citizens can now anonymously place prescription and over-the-counter drugs, pet medications and medicated ointments into the secure receptacles.

According to the campaign, nearly 40% of prescribed medications aren’t taken and end up improperly discarded or flushed.

The Don’t Rush to Flush campaign is being funded by a grant from The Rose Foundation with support from the California Product Stewardship Council.

sacramento state campus pharmacist Janet Dumonchelle shows off her facility’s

new medication drop-off bin. sac state was the first of six local area recipients to

receive a bin.

Sacramento-Area Campaign Urges Public to Avoid Flushing Unused Medications

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region news

Region election ballots have been emailed to ACWA member agency general managers and presidents. The due date to return the completed ballots is Sept. 30, 2013.

Each ballot contains the slate recommended by the region nominating committee, as well as qualified individual candidates and voting instructions. Each agency is entitled to cast only one vote for its region, and each agency must have an authorized person sign the ballot.

The chair and vice chair of each region will serve on ACWA’s Board of Directors for the next two-year term of office, Jan. 1, 2014, to Dec. 31, 2015. The newly elected chair and vice chair will make the region’s committee appointment recom-mendations to the ACWA president for

the 2014-2015 term. The chair or vice chair also serve on the ACWA Finance Committee. The region board members are elected to represent the issues, con-cerns and needs of your region.

For more information about the region election process, please log on to www.acwa.com and click on the ACWA Region Elections button or contact your regional affairs representative.

If you have questions, please contact Marcia Wulff at marciaw@acwa.com or Katie Dahl at katied@acwa.com, or call (916) 441-4545.

ACWA Region Elections Begin for 2014-’15, Ballots Due Sept. 30

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In addition to advocacy and a voice on key water issues, your membership in ACWA gives you access to a wide variety of information, resources and value-added programs. To help you get the most of your membership, here are a few tips for maximizing your participation in ACWA.

A great way to stay current and engage in setting ACWA’s policy agenda is to join a committee. ACWA has 12 active committees that meet throughout the year, providing key technical and policy input to the ACWA Board of Directors and bringing together expertise and perspectives from across the state.

Joining ACWA’s Outreach Network allows you to receive all ACWA alerts and advisories on important water issues. It also provides a convenient way to send letters and make contact with your local legislators. ACWA’s Outreach Network includes more than 2,000 ACWA members.

ACWA’s 10 regions host several regional meetings, programs and tours throughout the year on a variety of topics. These well-attended events are a great way to learn about local issues as well as network with your neighboring districts.

ACWA’s website — acwa.com — is updated daily with California’s latest water news and information. Create a member login and receive RSS feeds on your favorite topics and special members-only content with current information on ACWA’s policy direction.

ACWA produces a twice-monthly member newsletter called ACWA News, as well as a weekly electronic newsletter. ACWA also has an active Facebook page and Twitter account that is updated regularly to provide our members with the most current water information available.

ACWA regularly produces communications tools and resources members can use to communicate with their customers and other audiences. Recent examples include tools for communicating the value of water, special district reserves, a draft drinking water standard for Chromium 6, and the water-energy nexus. All are available to members on our website, www.acwa.com.

ACWA’s Preferred Provider program has a variety of vendors that offer their services and products to ACWA members at discounted rates. The best part is ACWA has already given them a stamp of approval through an in-depth RFP process. This saves you time and money! Services range from solar, energy, fleet management, translation services and more!

Take advantage of ACWA’s two annual conferences and other events to network with water professionals throughout the state. ACWA’s annual DC Conference, Legislative Symposium, Regulatory Summit and a Continuing Legal Education Workshop offer outstanding programming tailored to public water agency directors and staff.

More information on ACWA Committees, Outreach Program, Upcoming Events, ACWA Regions, ACWA News and ACWA’s Preferred Provider Program can be found on www.acwa.com.

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region news

On July 19, ACWA members gathered in Santa Rosa for our Region 1 hosted program, “Take it From the Tap: Pro-moting Drink Local Campaigns.” At the program, we heard presentations on “drink local” campaigns, hydration sta-tions, getting the message into schools, and an update and next steps on the re-gional “Take it From the Tap” campaign.

ACWA President Randy Record and Vice President John Coleman attended and welcomed everyone to the program. We are thankful and encouraged to have ACWA’s support behind the drink local message that is so important to us in Region 1. 

Kicking off the day, City of Santa Rosa Research and Program Coordinator Elise Howard updated the membership on “Take it From the Tap.” Elise explained that the campaign encourages agencies to take pride in their product and use the opportunity to communicate the value of water to their customers. The “Take it From the Tap” campaign is currently out in the schools, at local Recreation & Parks summer camps, and there is an effort to get water stations out at community events in the future. Later in the program, Elise talked about the future of the campaign and the need to come together as a region with the same consistent message to build a powerful grassroots following.

During our discussion on drink lo-cal campaigns, Sonoma County Water Agency Community & Government Affairs Principal Program Specialist Brad Sherwood talked about his agency’s public awareness campaign. SCWA is marketing its “Home Grown Water” as the environmental choice with ACWA’s Value of Water tools, and ensuring that it targets its message to the right demo-graphics to encourage a positive opinion about tap water. Setting an example, Sonoma County even has passed a policy that bottled water cannot be purchased for any in-house use.

North Marin General Manager Chris DeGabriele and Sonoma County Water District Principal Program Specialist Carrie Pollard talked about Sonoma and Marin’s Water Saving Partnership. Chris explained that the coordinated efforts of the partnership made it successful, and that the “Take it From the Tap” mes-sage works well with the partnership’s initiative. Carrie told us how having kids understand where their water comes from is key to the partnership’s efforts. The partnership also uses Save Our Water mes-saging to let customers know that the best use for water is for drinking.

Up next was a panel discussion focused on hydration stations. Speaking first on the panel, I presented the different hydration station options available. A

hurdle we need to overcome is the idea that water fountains are not sanitary —when hydration stations have really come a long way; they are safe and clean and we need more of them. There are so many hydration station options now, from a retrofitted station, to in-wall sta-tions, sport hydrations, and more. We’re sending the wrong message if we don’t tout our own product and make it free.

U.S. Pure Water President Michael Davis also gave a presentation on the need for hydration stations in communities and the various types of stations that his com-pany provides for rent or purchase. U.S. Pure Water also brought in a working dis-play hydration station that attendees used throughout the day to fill up their Take it From the Tap tumbler cups.

Wrapping up the hydration station discussion, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Arts & Educational Initia-tives Analyst Laura Page shared with us how San Francisco is promoting tap water throughout the community and reach-ing out to the schools. San Francisco has taken steps to require new buildings to have drinking fountains; San Francisco city agencies are prohibited from pur-chasing bottled water; and a phone app available at www.sfwater.org called “Tap It” that will help locate where you can fill your water bottle in San Francisco. Ensur-ing that the message gets to kids, Laura

Region 1 Promotes Local “Take It From The Tap” ProgramsBy Aldaron Laird, Humboldt Bay MWD

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left: City of santa Rosa Research and Program Coordinator elise Howard updated attendees on the take it From the tap program. Center: ACWA members gathered in santa Rosa for the July 19 program. Right: ACWA Region Chair Aldaron laird and Vice Chair Jennifer Burke.

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region news

ACWA Emissary award2013

Calling All NominationsObjectiveThe award recognizes individual ACWA member volunteers who have advanced ACWA’s mission and goals through their direct involvement.

Individuals demonstrate: • Leadership in the course of service on ACWA committees• Advocacy / outreach at local, state and / or federal levels• Commitment of time and expertise for the benefit of an ACWA

program or issue

Who Is Eligible? Any ACWA committee member, ACWA region board member or ACWA Board member who is employed by an ACWA public agency member is eligible to nominate any staff, consultant or board member of an ACWA public agency member.

When Are Nominations Due?Nominations must be received at the ACWA offices by September 3, 2013. An official nomination form and further details about the award, eligibility and selection process are available at www.acwa.com.

Recognizing Remarkable Contributions

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reported that more than 20 schools in the San Francisco area are getting bottle-filling water stations.

Transitioning into the schools dis-cussion, we heard from Network for a Healthy California Regional Director Jen-nifer McClendon and Outreach Specialist Tricia Goldberg about a regional study of fountains in schools. We learned that it doesn’t work to tell children to drink wa-ter and then not supply it in the schools.

If we want kids to value water, then it pays to educate and invest in the hydration sta-tion infrastructure.

Sonoma County Water Agency Water Education Program Specialist Kory Hebner spoke about her agency’s water education program, and explained that the curriculum is focused on water qual-ity education. Kory also showed us the winning student videos about drinking tap water from the 2012 contest.

Finishing up the schools presentation and the day’s program, I spoke about Humboldt State University, where the students have started their own drink local movement on campus called “Take Back the Tap.” Because of this move-ment, bottled-water sales have been phased out of the dining areas, retail markets, vending machines and the bookstore on campus.     

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PeoPle news

Desert Water Agency’s (DWA) staff and board are mourning the loss of former director F. Gillar Boyd Jr., who served on

DWA’s Board of Directors for 35 years before announcing his retirement at the March 3, 2009, board meeting.

Since 1974, Boyd — who was the longest serving member of the Board — was involved in numerous changes and accomplishments within the agency. He was instrumental in acquiring the

Gene Autry Trail parcel and worked directly to design and plan the operations building now situated on the property. Additionally, Boyd was involved in the planning for the construction of the agency’s Snow Creek and Whitewater hydroelectric facilities back in the early 1980s, as well as the water recycling program, in place since 1988.

“Though he was retired, Gillar re-mained an important part of DWA,” said General Manager and Chief Engineer David Luker. “His contributions to this agency are numerous and we are truly

grateful for all he did here. His passing is a loss to the entire community.”

A retirement luncheon was held in Boyd’s honor April 21, 2009, at which Boyd was granted status of director emeritus and presented with resolutions from the governor’s office, legislators, cities and other agencies.

“This agency and community benefitted so much from Gillar’s leadership,” said Board President Patricia Oygar. “It was an honor to have served on the board with him and he will be deeply missed by many.”

Obituaries

Former Desert Water Director Boyd Fondly Remembered

California lost a ma-jor figure in state water law and policy with the passing of Stanley W. Kronick, a prominent Sacramento lawyer, on

Aug. 4. Kronick practiced law in New York

after serving as a decorated World War II aviator. He subsequently joined the federal Bureau of Reclamation in Sacramento in 1950, and working with Adolph Moskowitz, helped develop the groundwater policies that were adopted by Gov. Pat Brown.

Moskowitz and Kronick went on to become top advisors on water and water resources law for the attorney general’s office before founding the law firm known today as Kronick, Moskovitz,

Tiedemann & Girard in 1959.Gov. Pat Brown appointed Kronick to

lead the state Reclamation Board, where he spearheaded the formation of the Kern County Water Agency, the state’s largest, and the development of major dams, reservoirs and canals for the State Water Project.

In 1994, Kronick retired from the firm, which now boasts 60 lawyers in offices in Sacramento, Bakersfield, Roseville, San Luis Obispo and Walnut Grove.

One of those lawyers, Janet Goldsmith, remembers him as an inspiring figure. “I was in awe of him — no matter the challenge, he knew how to get it done and who could do it,” said Goldsmith.  “Stan cut his legal teeth on the State Wa-ter Project from its very conception to its

authorization and implementation. He drafted the legislation that created key water agencies in the state, and helped them to accomplish water projects that have proved immensely valuable to the people of California. The Middle Fork Hydroelectric Project of Placer County Water Agency, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary, could not have been built without his efforts, for example. 

“It was his optimism, confidence, kindness and encouragement towards others that characterized him best. I was more than fortunate to have known him,” she added.

Kronick’s wife of 66 years, Shirley, passed away last year. He is survived by his children, daughter Louise Mueller and son Rob, brother Russell and two grandchildren.

Stanley Kronick, a Major Force in Water Law, Passes Away at 93

product that gets delivered to our homes and communities every day. It’s a more economical, healthier and environmental alternative to a lot of other choices out there. I look forward to watching the regional “Take it From the Tap” campaign continue to grow and expand in years to come.

All of the presentations from the July 19 event are available at www.acwa.com.

Thank you to the City of Santa Rosa for hosting us at the city’s facility, and pro-viding everyone with a Take if From the Tap tumbler cup and the thumb drive with both the Take it From the Tap and ACWA’s Value of Water and Toolkits on them. I also would like to thank our sponsor West Yost Associates for support-ing this event and initiative in ACWA Region 1.

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“Rethink Your Drink” brought a table display to show how they use the “take it From the tap” messaging in its outreach.

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PeoPle news

Rincon del Diablo MWDGregory Thomas

started his duties August 5 as Rincon del Diablo MWD’s new general manager.

He previously was general manager of water utilities for Camp Pendleton, where he led long-range utilities master planning efforts and capital improvement projects while coordinating public works operations, as well as overseeing all facilities maintenance for the base. Thomas is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps; he served almost 22 years on active duty.

Thomas has been involved with the design, engineering, construction, and operations and maintenance of water and wastewater systems throughout the U.S., including managing the engineering and construction of nine privately operated military installations’ water and wastewater systems. Most recently he was operations manager for CDM Constructors Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga. Thomas is actively involved with the YMCA and Water for People.

Thomas is a mechanical engineer. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology from Purdue University and a master’s in business and management from Webster University. 

Thomas is taking over for Dr. Robert Gumerman, who served as interim GM this year.

United Water Conservation DistrictAt a special meeting on July 26, the

United Water Conser-vation District’s Board of Directors appointed Michael W. Mobley to fill a board vacancy. Mobley will represent

Division 2 in the district.Mobley, a lifelong resident of Ventura

County, owns and operates a ranch management and consulting services company.  He has served with numerous trade and community organizations, including the California Farm Bureau, Ventura County Farm Bureau, Ventura County Ag Advisory Committee, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clara Valley. Mobley has been president of the Ventura County Resource Conservation District since 2004.

Mobley is an alumnus of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is a graduate of the California Agricultural Leadership Program.

“We are fortunate to be able to ap-point to the United Board someone with Mike’s qualifications and knowledge of the area he will represent.  We have some big challenges ahead, and United will greatly benefit from his leadership,” Board President Dan Naumann stated.”

Western Names New Deputy General Manager and HR Manager

Western Municipal Water District has two new team members to announce – Deputy General Manager Craig D. Miller, an engineer-ing professional with more than 25 years of experience, and Diana Leibrich, human resources manager, with nearly 20 years of pub-lic sector experience.

“Craig’s in-depth water and public sector knowledge made him the ideal candidate to continue Western’s mission to keep a keen eye on responsibly managing our ratepayers’ re-sources,” said Western General Manager John Rossi.

In the position of deputy general manager, Miller will be responsible for assisting with managing the day-to-day activities of the district.

“I’m looking forward to serving

our western Riverside County water customers and continuing Western’s path toward excellence,” said Miller.

Miller’s experience in water resource engineering and management includes his previous position as the assistant general manager at Inland Empire Utilities Agency where he oversaw several departments and agency functions. Prior to that, he was the executive director of engineering and planning at Orange County Water District.

He is a registered civil engineer in the state of California and holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from California State University, Long Beach. Miller resides in the city of Orange with his wife Cinthia and two sons.

Leibrich states that she is “looking forward to continuing Western’s commitment to developing a workforce that creates greater efficiency and value for district customers.”

“Diana has a proven track record of developing human resources initiatives,” said Rossi. “Coupled with her passion for public service and commitment to teamwork, she is an excellent addition to the district’s leadership team.”

Prior to Western, Leibrich’s professional experience included serving as the human resources division manager at the city of San Bernardino, where she was responsible for planning, organizing and managing the city’s human resources management program. She also worked at the county of San Bernardino for more than a dozen years serving in various human resources positions, including human resources division manager for the county’s fire and special districts departments, and as a human resources officer II/III. Leibrich holds a bachelor of science in criminal justice from San Diego State University and a master’s in public administration from the University of Southern California.

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ACWA eVeNts otHeR eVeNtsCAleNDARSePteMbeR

12 Energy and Water Nexus Summit 2 is Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Aquarium of the Bay, Pier 39, San Francisco. This all-day event will explore the developments, challenges, innovations and considerations around energy and water in Northern California. For registration and more information go to http://bayplanningcoalition.ticketleap.com/energy-and-water-nexus-summit-2/.

13 ACWA Region 9 Tour & Program is Friday, Sept. 13, at East Valley Water District, Highland. Registration is available online Aug. 5 at www.acwa.com. For more information contact ACWA Regional Affairs Representatives Marcia Wulff at marciaw@acwa.com.

20 The annual Steve Hall Fierce Competitor Golf Tournament, in honor of former ACWA Executive Director Steve Hall, will take place at Darkhorse Golf Club, Auburn, CA on Friday, Sept. 20. Tournament entry forms are due Aug. 30. For more information visit https://acwa.eventready.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=reg.page&event_id=1451.

OCtObeR3 – 4 ACWA’s 2013 Continuing Legal Education

Workshop (CLE) is Oct. 3 – 4, at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. For more information contact ACWA’s Member Services and Events Department at events@acwa.com or 916.441.4545.

8 – 9 29th Biennial Groundwater Conference & Groundwater Resources Association Annual Meeting is Oct. 8 – 9 in Sacramento. For more information visit www.grac.com.

16 – 18 Water Education Foundation will host a 3-day Northern California Tour traveling the length of the Sacramento Valley on Oct. 16 – 18. Stops include Oroville and Shasta dams, Red Bluff Fish Passage Improvement Project, Feather River Fish Hatchery, Clear Creek restoration site, GCID’s fish screen and Delevan Wildlife Refuge. For more information go to http://www.watereducation.org/toursdetail.asp?id=841&parentID=821.

17 4th Annual California Water Series is Thursday, Oct. 17, at McConnell Foundation’s Lema Ranch, Redding. This educational forum will discuss the Bay Delta Conservation Plan and Northern California water. For more information contact ACWA Regional Affairs Representative Marcia Wulff at marciaw@acwa.com

18 ACWA Region 3 / Mountain Counties Water Resources Association will hold a joint meeting Friday, Oct. 18, at The Ridge Golf Club and Events

Center, Auburn. For more information visit http://mountaincountieswater.com/meeting-schedule/upcoming-meetings/ or contact Executive Director John Kingsbury at johnkingsbury.mcwra@gmail.com.

24 – 25 ACWA Regions 2 & 4 will host a Regional Water Forum & Bike Tour Oct. 24 – 25. Registration will be available online Sept. 6 at www.acwa.com. For more information contact ACWA Regional Affairs Representatives Marcia Wulff at marciaw@acwa.com or Katie Dahl at katied@acwa.com.

NOveMbeR7 – 8 Water Education Foundation’s San Joaquin

River Restoration Tour is Nov. 7 – 8. The tour includes stops at Friant Dam, Interim San Joaquin River Salmon Conservation and Research Facility, Chowchilla Bifurcation and Canal, Mendota Pool, Sack Dam, Sand Slough Control Structure, and the Merced National Wildlife Refuge. For more information go to http://www.watereducation.org/toursdetail.asp?id=845&parentID=821.

DeCeMbeR3 – 6 ACWA’s 2013 Fall Conference & Exhibition

is Dec. 3 – 6 at the JW Marriott LA Live, Los Angeles. For more information contact ACWA’s Member Services and Events Department at events@acwa.com or 916.441.4545.

2014

FebRUARy3 – 6 ACWA’s 2014 Washington D.C. Conference

is Feb. 25 – 27 at the Liaison Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. For more information contact ACWA’s Member Services and Events Department at events@acwa.com or 916.441.4545.

MARCH14 ACWA Region 3 / Mountain Counties Water

Resources Association will hold a joint meeting Friday, March 14 at the El Dorado Irrigation District, Placerville. For more information visit http://mountaincountieswater.com/meeting-schedule/upcoming-meetings/ or contact Executive Director John Kingsbury at johnkingsbury.mcwra@gmail.com.

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Positions openCivil engineerSan Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority

the Authority represents member agencies in key water issues and performs the o&m of the Delta-mendota Canal, the CW “Bill” Jones Pumping Plant and related facilities owned by the federal government. We serve approximately 1.2 million acres of farm land, over 1 million in population and industrial uses, and over 180,000 acres of waterfowl habitat within the Pacific Flyway.

this position performs a variety of technical & complex professional engineering functions associated with the operations, maintenance and capital improvements on the Delta-mendota Canal, Jones Pumping Plant and related facilities. $70,639 to $100,209 DoQ. Application & filing instructions available at: www.sldmwa.org/employment_opportunities.htm, or contact the HR Dept at 209.826.9696. Filing deadline: 3:00 pm, August 30, 2013, P.o. Box 2157, los Banos, CA 93635. eeo, m/F, H/V

General ManagerJoshua basin Water District

salary depending on experience and qualifications. open until filled. Joshua Basin Water District (JBWD) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual for the position of general manager. JBWD, a special district in the community of Joshua tree, serves approximately 4,500 connections within a geographic area of about 100 square miles. JBWD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors and has about 20 employees.

the ideal candidate: has a strong history of public sector management including experience in financial management and budgeting, operational analysis, staff development and team building, and program planning; has a proven record of leading and planning long- and short-range efforts that involve multiple agencies and complex programs to achieve goals. A substantial track record demonstrating the ability to lead and succeed as general

manager, assistant manager or equivalent high-level administrative position. understands complex water supply and groundwater issues, with a focus on specific district functions and experience in wastewater treatment operations.

Has a history of working with governing boards to establish clear channels of communication, build trust, define roles and develop positive, open relations. Demonstrated ability to develop solid Board/management relations.

A history of setting up systems and procedures that ensure accountability while providing the flexibility to meet the water management requirements of the community.

Has the ability to recruit, hire and develop the best staff and the ability to know when and how to terminate an employee who is not meeting the District’s requirements. Has vision – creates an exciting vision for employees; can work with various parts of the community to develop an agency vision

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Community members and dignitaries gathered on Aug. 9 at the recently-renovated Mulholland Memorial Fountain in Los Feliz to break ground on the new Los Angeles Aqueduct Centennial Garden. Construction of enhancements to the grounds will begin surrounding the Los Feliz landmark, featuring elements marking the rich water history of the city and

the upcoming Los Angeles Aqueduct Centennial.

The new garden will have California-friendly landscaping and plants, walking paths, park benches and educational signage to complement the recent upgrades made to the Mulholland Fountain. The space also will include a decomposed granite path that depicts the aqueduct’s 233-mile alignment from

the Eastern Sierra to Los Angeles, as well as a 10-foot diameter riveted steel section of the original pipe. The garden will be an interactive display and monument to William Mulholland, the structure’s designer; Los Angeles’s rich water history; and the Aqueduct Centennial.

“Water is Los Angeles’s past, present, and future,” said L.A. Councilmember Tom LaBonge, one of the honored attendees. “This space, with the restored Mulholland Fountain and the new Los Angeles Aqueduct Centennial Garden, is a great living memorial to a remarkable man who influenced so much of our collective history and helped build a world-class city.”

James McDaniel, Los Angeles Depart-ment of Water and Power senior assistant general manager, added, “When we complete this project in late October, the new garden will celebrate this engineer-ing marvel and serve as a showcase for the many possibilities of water-wise land-scaping that we encourage our residential and commercial customers to install in their own yards and workplaces.”

The groundbreaking event is one of several activities planned to celebrate the L.A. Aqueduct Centennial.

Ground Broken on L.A. Aqueduct Centennial Garden

Newport Beach, California October | 3rd & 4th | 2013

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION FOR WATER PROFESSIONALS

ReGiStRAtiONRegistration is available

online at acwa.eventready.com/events/CL13. Regular

registration and cancellation deadline is Sept. 18, 2013,

4:30 p.m. (Pst).

2-Day Registration advantage regular/onsite – $460/$490 standard regular/onsite – $685/$730

1 Day thursday Only advantage regular/onsite – $280/$300 standard regular/onsite – $415/$445

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to be eligible for “advantage” Pricing you must be an aCwa Public agency member, associate or affiliate.

SPeAkeRSWe’ve invited an array of

leading legal professionals from firms / agencies including:

allen matkinsBergman dacey goldsmith

Best Best & Krieger Brownstein Hyatt Farber & schreck

downey BrandKronick, moskovitz, tiedemann & girard

liebert Cassidy whitmoremetropolitan water district of

southern Californianossaman

Perkins Coieriverside Corona resources

Conservation districtsan luis & delta mendota water authority

state water resource Control Board

HOteLHyatt Regency Newport Beach

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group Rate: $159/night – complimentary shuttle to and

from airport, hotel parking, and in-room Internet access.

the cut-off date to receive this special rate is Sept. 6, 2013.

For reservations, call the hotel directly at 949.729.1234 or

800.233.1234 (ask for ACWA CLE rate).

Join us for the ACWA Cle, 2-day continuing legal education workshop for water professionals, on october 3 and 4 at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach.the workshop will include programs such as:

• RecentTrendsinCEQACompliance/CEQA101• QSARuling:CEQAIssuesSignificanttoUpholdingHistoricWaterAccord• WaterDevelopment• WordsDoMatter—EspeciallyinYourPublicWorksContracts• MitigatingforSpecies• DeltaPlanEIRLawsuit• CEQAModernization• Top10TipsforaTrouble-FreeConstructionProject• NEPAandCEQA:CoordinatingStateandFederalEnvironmentalReviews• SubstanceAbuse:Detection,PreventionandTreatment

Full description of the sessions are available at acwa.eventready.com/events/CL13. Continental breakfast for both days and thursday lunch are included.

Questions? Please contact ACWA’s member services & events at events@acwa.com or 916.441.4545.

You can earn up to 11.5 hours of general credit and 1 hour of substance abuse credit by attending these workshops.

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that is a consensus of very diverse interests. successful experience in management of consultants and contractors. An understanding of the importance of developing working partnerships with businesses and community groups. A person who gets out from behind the desk and works at bringing people together to get things done.

understanding of environmental and permitting issues. A good manager of time and resources. A willingness to delegate, where appropriate. Able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Willing to work long hours. A bachelors degree in public administration, engineering, business administration or similar is required.

submit resumes to: Joshua Basin Water District, Po Box 725, Joshua tree, CA 92252; oremailtojbwd.gm.search@gmail.com.Jobdescription available at the District website: www.jbwd.com.Nophonecallsplease.EOE

General Managerkings County Water District

As a result of a pending retirement, Kings County Water District is seeking applications for a general manager. the Board of Directors desires a candidate with registration as a Civil or Agricultural engineer in the state of California. Knowledge of san Joaquin Valley agricultural and urban water issues and operations is required. the candidate must have a working knowledge of California water policies and politics, surface water and groundwater management, flood control systems and regulations, and strong finance, communications, and leadership skills.

Kings County Water District covers 143,000 acres of prime farmland in the Northeastern corner of Kings County and is governed by a five member publicly elected Board of Directors. the District was formed in 1954 to protect, preserve and enhance the water resources within its boundary. It owns surface water rights on the Kings and Kaweah Rivers and has programs for groundwater recharge and banking as well as wastewater recycling. the District owns or operates over 1,000 acres of groundwater recharge and floodwater layoff sites. the current groundwater management Plan is compliant with sB-1938 law.

the District offers an excellant salary and benefit package (DoQ). Candidates should submit resumes, salary history, and three professional references to – Kings County Water District, 200 North Campus Drive,

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Hanford, CA 93230. the deadline for receiving resumes is october 1, 2013.

General Manageryorba Linda Water District

salary: $164,550 – $200,489 annually, plus excellent benefits.

the general manager is an at-will, exempt position. under the direction of the Board of Directors, plans, manages, directs and reviews the activities and operations of the Yorba linda Water District; coordinates District services and activities among District Departments and with outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Board of Directors; manages politically sensitive, confidential and complex assignments; represents the Board of Directors and the District at meetings, hearings and at specific functions; provides detailed information to the public media regarding District programs andprojects;exercisesdirectsupervisionover management staff.

the ideal candidate will have ten (10) years of increasingly responsible professional management experience, including five (5) years of responsible managerial and/or administrative responsibility working with elected officials or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

education requirements may be met through graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career schools and Colleges, the Accrediting Counsel for Independent Colleges and schools, or other national accreditationorganizationrecognizedbythe united states Department of education or the Counsel for Higher education Accreditation (CHeA), with a degree in Public/Business Administration, engineering,

Water management Political science or other related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

APPlY BY: August 19, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. A completed Yorba linda Water District application, cover letter, resume, degrees and certifications must be submitted onlineforthisposition.Thejobpostingandapplication are available online at www.ylwd.com. Please click on JoBs to access the completejobdescription,listofbenefitsandthe application. Resumes submitted in lieu of a District application will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources at (714) 701-3034 with any questions.

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