Funding for County-wide and Regional Funding Programs
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) has opened a County-wide and Regional Funding Solicitation for counties or eligible partner entities to receive funding to implement county-wide or regional programs that address drought-related and/or contamination issues for state small water systems and domestic wells serving disadvantaged communities and low-income households.

A webinar will be held regarding this funding:

In these webinars, participants will learn about similar programs that are currently being implemented, how to apply for funding and assistance, and where to go for additional information. The target audience is county staff/representatives and non-governmental organizations that could apply to implement a program on their behalf.

For additional information and application instructions, please visit the webpage County-wide and Regional Funding Programs | California State Water Resources Control Board.

  

Biosolids 101 for Agency Managers, Directors, and Staff
March 7, 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hear from one of the foremost biosolids experts in the country, CASA’s own Director of Renewable Resource Programs Greg Kester, on the origins and contours of the federal and state biosolids program. Greg’s presentation will run participants through the history of federal biosolids regulations, as well as modern challenges, opportunities and the latest research and collaborative studies. Whether you are brand new to biosolids or a seasoned veteran, you won’t want to miss this webinar! Join the zoom meeting next Monday, March 7 and save this link to your calendar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81551967657?pwd=dXJFbXZCOWV3aGFsWU1IQmNFNWVXUT09

 

Save the Date: Partnering for Impact in California 2022
Join us on April 11, 2022, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for a joint CASA/CWEA workshop: Partnering for Impact in California. This workshop will allow attendees to explore new technologies that advance emerging solutions to address wastewater, biosolids and solid waste challenges in California and gain a better understanding of how to implement these strategies into on-the-ground programs at both small and large agencies throughout the state. Some of the State’s key goals for water quality and solids management that impact the wastewater community are:

  • Reduce carbon emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
  • Reduction in organic waste disposal in landfills 75 percent below 2014 levels by 2025.
  • Emerging PFAS and Nutrient Water Quality Objectives.

While the mission-critical function of water and wastewater services remains constant, the tools used to maintain consistent levels of service must evolve to meet these new systemic challenges and high-performance expectations.

This one-day workshop, co-hosted by CASA and CWEA, will bring together thought leaders, decision makers, project managers, and plant operators to create an open discussion around innovation in the wastewater sector in California. The audience will engage in moderated discussions around each topic introduced by our speakers. Register here.

 

ACT Expo
CASA is proud to endorse the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo on May 9-12, 2022, in Long Beach, CA. The advanced clean transportation sector continues to grow at a breakneck pace, rapidly rising to the occasion through ongoing innovation. Every year, ACT Expo attendees receive unmatched educational opportunities on the latest trends, policies, technologies, and opportunities in clean tech transportation. The 2022 agenda will enable attendees to:

  • Learn from large-scale real-world fleet applications of low- and zero-emission vehicles across numerous applications
  • Access the tools to support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) finance and the opportunities it affords
  • Explore new charging and low-emission fuel technologies, such as DC fast charging, biofuels, and hydrogen, and how they plan to address the challenges in diverse vehicle applications
  • Understand important climate and environmental policy developments being driven by the federal, state, and local agency commitments
  • Discover financial incentives to reduce total cost of ownership for advanced clean vehicles

CASA members can receive a $50 discount when registering by using the code: 22CASAD50 (enter the code when registering for ACT Expo 2022 on the payment page).