CalChamber Actively Seeks California Water Solutions
The persistent drought has made water issues a very high priority for California voters, according to a recent poll. For the California Chamber of...
Water: CalChamber Backs 2 Good Proposals Sent to Governor, Stops 3 Misguided Bills
As the drought continued to scorch California, regulatory actions such as mandatory conservation measures took center stage, lessening the number of water bills introduced...
Economic Analysis: Farmers, Water Districts Show Resilience in Handling Drought
California agriculture is showing more resilience to the state’s historic drought than many had anticipated, according to an analysis released this week.
The report from...
CalChamber, Coalition Urge Businesses to Support California Water Fix
The California Chamber of Commerce, a founding member of the Californians for Water Security Coalition, is urging businesses to support Governor Edmund G. Brown...
Drought-Related Actions Reminder of Need for Long-Term Water Solution
With no immediate end to California’s millennial drought in sight, regulators and legislators continued steps this month aimed at managing the limited water supply.
The...
State Water Board Targets Outdoor Uses with Emergency Rule Ordering 25% Cut
The State Water Resources Control Board this week adopted an emergency regulation requiring a 25% reduction of potable water use in urban areas statewide.
Water...
Governor Revises Plan to Fix State’s Aging Water Infrastructure
The California Chamber of Commerce and a broad-based coalition are supporting the revised plan announced by the Governor to fix California’s aging water infrastructure...
Opposition Stops, Delays ‘Job Killer’ Bills
Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and other business groups means several “job killer” bills won’t be advancing this year.
Short of Votes
Legislation...
New Surface Storage/Infrastructure Needed to Help Recharge Groundwater Basins
Expanding opportunities to recharge groundwater will require new surface storage and infrastructure to store and convey water to recharge areas, according to the latest...
CalChamber Urges Water Board to Consider Previous Conservation Efforts by Business
The California Chamber of Commerce has asked the State Water Resources Control Board to clarify some elements of its framework for the drought emergency...
Legislative Analyst Report Notes Drought Has Limited Statewide Economic Impact
The state Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) this week said the drought will have a limited statewide economic impact.
“While the drought is affecting many Californians...
Water Policy Center Opens at Public Policy Institute
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) has established a water policy center to help meet the state’s need for timely information and innovative...
Governor Orders 25% Water Use Reduction, Calls for Increased Enforcement Statewide
Last week, as the early April survey found no snow at a key Sierra location for the first time in 75 years, the Governor...
Emergency Water Package Passes Legislature
A $1 billion emergency relief drought package passed the Legislature this week and was expected to be signed by the Governor.
California has entered the...
Water Board Expands Emergency Rules; Emergency Drought Legislation Announced
With a fourth year of severe drought conditions looming, state water regulators this week expanded emergency water rules and the Governor and legislative leaders...
CalChamber, Coalition Aim to Fix Aging Water System
The California Chamber of Commerce and a new coalition are working to promote the Governor’s proposed fix to the state’s aging water distribution system.
The...
Water Security Coalition Promotes Fixing Aging Distribution System
The California Chamber of Commerce is one of the initial partners in a new coalition that is working to promote the Governor’s proposed fix...