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 the state. Read the full press release here.

 

 

ACWA names Karla Nemeth as Executive Director
Last week, Karla Nemeth was selected to serve as the next executive director of Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA). “Karla Nemeth brings deep expertise and a proven track record navigating California’s most complex water challenges,” said ACWA President Ernie Avila. “Her leadership will strengthen ACWA’s role as a leading voice and advocate for water agencies across the state.” Nemeth has served as Department of Water Resources (DWR) director since her appointment by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2018 and was reappointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom the following year. DWR manages and protects California’s water resources and supports the reliability of the state’s electrical grid. CASA congratulates Karla on this well-deserved appointment and looks forward to continuing our strong partnership with ACWA. Read more in the press release here.