Cheryl MacKelvie

CASA’s Maile Lono-Batura Featured in ReFRESH Summit Interviews CASA’s Director of Renewable Resources, Maile Lono-Batura, recently shared her insights in interviews highlighting the upcoming “Going in Circles” session at the ReFRESH Summit. The conversation explores ideas around circularity and the future of renewable resources. Check out Maile’s interviews with The Water Council and Waterloop to [...]

Court Unanimously Rejects Appeal of PFAS CERCLA Rule On August 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals (DC Circuit) rejected a U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s challenge to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 final rule designating PFOS and PFOA as CERCLA hazardous substances. The unanimous decision by the D.C. Circuit rejected the Chamber’s argument that EPA violated the Administrative Procedures Act when issuing the 2024 final rule. The Administrative Procedures Act outlines the process for [...]

CASA & WateReuse California’s Co-Sponsored Bill Headed to the Governor We are pleased to report that AB 2777 (Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials) is officially headed to Governor Newsom. The bill is co-sponsored by CASA and WateReuse California, and if enacted, would make several tweaks to the Water Board’s authority for administration of [...]

Meet the New CASA Board Members We are pleased to welcome Robb Grantham and Jackie Zipkin to the CASA Board of Directors. Both were recently elected to serve on the Board at the CASA Annual Conference and bring valuable experience, leadership and perspective to CASA’s work on behalf of California’s wastewater community. We’re excited to [...]

2026 WateReuse California Annual Conference Join colleagues from across the state on August 24–26, 2026, in San Francisco, CA for the 2026 WateReuse California Annual Conference. Hear from leading practitioners, learn about San Francisco’s leadership in onsite water recycling, and connect with colleagues from across California in a collaborative and engaging environment. Learn more and [...]

CASA and ACWA Op-Ed Featured in Capitol Weekly CASA and ACWA's co-authored op-ed on the California Air Resources Board's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation was featured in Capitol Weekly. The piece highlights concern about the regulation's potential impacts on essential public services and risks to Californians. Read more in CARB’s Clean Fleets Regulation Increases Risk [...]

CASA Joins Amicus Brief to Support EPA CWA Regulations CASA recently joined an Amicus Brief supporting the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and the U.S. Department of Justice in defense of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) established process for reviewing contaminants under the Clean Water Act. On May 22, CASA joined several [...]

House Appropriations Committee Advances FY2027 EPA Spending Bill As congressional appropriators continue work to advance fiscal year (FY) 2027 spending bills, the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies reported the Interior-Environment spending bill to the full committee on a party-line vote of 7-5. The full committee is scheduled to mark-up [...]

Register Today for CASA’s Annual Conference The countdown is on for CASA’s 2026 Annual Conference, Rooted in Resilience, taking place August 5–7 at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa. This year's conference will bring together clean water leaders for timely discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping California's clean water sector. Attendees will gain [...]

Register Today for CASA’s Annual Conference Join us August 5–7 at the Meritage Resort and Spa for our 2026 Annual Conference, Rooted in Resilience. The preliminary program is now available featuring timely discussions, sector insights and opportunities to connect with clean water leaders from across California. Early Bird Full Conference registration is available for $875 [...]