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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.
Statement on Newsom Administration’s Delta Conveyance Announcement
SCWC statement on Governor’s Newsom’s announcement in May 2019 that the Delta Conveyance project will be downsized from two tunnels to one tunnel.
Blog: MWD Board Protects SoCal’s Supply From the Colorado River
SCWC applauds the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board of Directors for taking action to protect the region’s supply from the Colorado River before the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation steps in to manage the shortage in March 2019.