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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 [...]

CASA Membership Letter Campaign: Protect Federal Clean Water Infrastructure Funding The White House has again proposed eliminating the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program in Fiscal Year 2027. For nearly 40 years, the CWSRF has provided critical federal investment to help California clean water agencies meet [...]

Responses Requested: SWRCB Wastewater Rates Questionnaire This is a reminder for your agency to please submit responses by May 15 on the State Water Resources Control Board’s voluntary 2026 Wastewater Rates Questionnaire. On March 27, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) reissued its voluntary Wastewater Rates Questionnaire. Building on the SWRCB’s previous bi-annual survey, [...]

EVMWD welcomes nearly 1,600 attendees to Splash Water Festival Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) welcomed nearly 1,600 community members to its annual Splash Water Festival on Saturday, May 2, doubling attendance from last year and marking a record turnout for the event. The free, family-friendly event featured hands-on activities, educational exhibits and behind-the-scenes tours [...]

State Highlights Progress on California’s Water Resilience Efforts Last week, Governor Newsom highlighted California’s progress in strengthening long-term water resilience, including investments in water infrastructure, ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and supply reliability. The announcement underscores the critical role the wastewater sector continues to play in advancing water recycling, resource recovery, and sustainable water management across [...]