Water Leadership Institute – Applications Opening Soon! Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The Water Leadership Institute (WLI) program is designed to educate, train, and connect emerging leaders across the water sector. Through a dynamic, blended learning experience, participants gain valuable management training, leadership development, [...]

Meet the CASA Board: Sandeep Karkal, Director Sandeep Karkal serves as General Manager-Chief Engineer for the Novato Sanitary District (NSD), which provides wastewater collection, treatment and disposal, recycled water production, and franchised solid waste services in northern Marin County.  Prior to joining NSD in 2004, he worked for over 17 [...]

2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up The 2025 Legislative Session has officially concluded, and the Governor has now acted on all bills passed by the Legislature. This year, more than 900 bills reached the Governor’s desk, including several key measures CASA closely tracked on behalf of our members. We have compiled a [...]

Call to Action: Support H.R. 1267 — The Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act Clean water agencies and biosolids managers didn’t create PFAS contamination, but without a federal exemption, they could still be held liable under CERCLA. CASA is advocating for passage of H.R. 1267, the Water Systems PFAS Liability [...]