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Our 2019 Annual Report
The 2019 Annual Report documents a big year in California water, in which we gained momentum toward a resilient and reliable water supply even as we faced water challenges from aging and vulnerable infrastructure to groundwater depletion to climate change.
Critical Step Forward in Plan to Modernize Water Infrastructure
Southern California Water Coalition comments on the Notice of Preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance published by the State of California. The Delta Conveyance project is essential to modernize the state’s water infrastructure.
Statement on the State Water Project Permitting Announcement and Litigation
SCWC comments on the California Natural Resources Agency announcement about the state process to permit State Water Project operations and litigation challenging the federal biological opinion for SWP and the Central Valley Project.
Statement on Federal Biological Opinions for State Water Project
Read SCWC’s statement about the federal biological opinions released in October 2019 to manage the operations of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project.
New Report: Innovation Drives Advances in Stormwater Capture
SCWC published a white paper containing nine case studies of successful stormwater capture projects from California to New York. The case studies and analysis provide critical insights into the elements of success for innovative local water supply projects.
Blog: 5 Things to Know about SoCal Water Now
SCWC weighs in on California’s Water Resilience Portfolio and prepares for its Stormwater Workshop in September 2019 and Annual Dinner in October 2019.
Earthquakes Can Dry Water Supply. Californians Must Prepare
The three main water systems that bring water to Southern California each cross the San Andreas Fault at least once. In a large earthquake, Southern California’s imported water supply could be severely impacted.
Safe Drinking Water Fund: Statement on the Signing of SB 200
Our statement on Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Senate Bill 200 in July 2019, putting into place a historic funding solution for disadvantaged communities that do not have access to safe drinking water.
July 2019 Quarterly Luncheon Recap
A blog recap of the Southern California Water Coalition’s July 2019 Quarterly Luncheon, highlighting the Southland water agencies that are making bold investments in local projects such as stormwater capture, water recycling and groundwater recharge.