CASA Seeking Communications Analyst CASA recently initiated the recruitment process for a new Communications Analyst to support our strategic communications program. This position will be working directly with CASA staff to develop and deliver newsletter content, social media, strategic communications, and program support. More information about the new position, including a job description and requirements, [...]
EPA Announces Projects Selected for 2019 WIFIA Loans The U.S. EPA has invited 38 new projects from 18 different states to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans. The selected projects will apply for a total of $6 billion of WIFIA loans that will help finance over $12 billion in water infrastructure investment, [...]
Integrated Wastewater and Stormwater Planning Webinar The Water Research Foundation is presenting a free webinar discussing the findings of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s three-year research project, "User’s Guide for Integrated Planning for Wastewater and Stormwater". The research was part of the publication of the Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework, adopted by [...]
Roland Williams, Making a Difference in his Community Roland Williams is a familiar face to those who have been attending CASA conferences over the years. Roland is general manager of the Castro Valley Sanitary District and a member of the CASA Board of Directors. He has over 28 years of experience in the wastewater field. [...]
Final Actions on Legislation in 2019 Sunday, October 13 was the final deadline for Governor Newsom to sign or veto all of the legislation sent to him during the 2019 Legislative Session. This year the Legislature introduced 3033 bills, and the Governor ultimately signed 1169 and vetoed 172. Several bills with which CASA was actively [...]
PFAS Developments Continue, CASA Fact Sheet Available PFAS continues to receive significant attention at the state and federal level. Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of manmade fluorinated compounds which are used for a variety of applications by both industry and residential households. They have garnered a significant amount of attention in recent [...]
Metropolitan, Sanitation Districts Launch New Water Recycling Demonstration Plant to Develop New Local Water Source Facility could lead to one of largest recycling plants in U.S., make water supplies more resilient. Read the Press Release.
Value of Water Campaign Kicks Off on Oct. 23 Imagine a Day Without Water, part of the Value of Water awareness campaign, is less than a month away! CASA encourages you to use this day to help educate as many people as you can about what life would be truly be like without water. Feel [...]
Bills Await Governor’s Signature as 2019 Legislature Wraps Up The California Legislature adjourned for the year on September 13th, marking the end of the 2019 Legislative session. Legislators are now back in their districts where they will remain until January 2020. In a busy last several weeks of the session, the Assembly and Senate sent [...]
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