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Mark Your Calendar and Book Your Hotel for the 2016 Public Policy Forum
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Share your Message at the State Capitol
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Join CASA and your clean water colleagues on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 for a unique opportunity to speak directly with legislators about issues affecting your district.
Our relatively new Public Policy Forum is seeing some format changes for 2016 as we work to fine-tune this program.
This year, we're very pleased to partner with WateReuse. Additional changes include:
- Program is one full day instead of two days
- Will be held at the Sutter Club, 1220 9th Street, Sacramento
- Enhancements to ensure you're well-prepared to meet with your legislator
Program details and registration are coming soon - keep an eye out to casaweb.org and CASA Connects for more information.
IMPORTANT! Because this event is not being held at a hotel and is one day instead of two, we have not reserved a block of rooms. If you choose to stay overnight, you can stay at the hotel of your choice. We strongly encourage you to book your room now - hotels in this area fill up very quickly and rates go up fast. Here is a list of nearby hotels for your convenience. If you plan to stay, please reserve your room now!
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Register Now for the D.C. Conference
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 Registration is now open for our 12th annual Washington, D.C. conference. Register now to reserve your spot. Check out the preliminary program for a glimpse of this year's topics and activities. |
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End of a Long Road in POTW Permit Battle
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 In September we announced a huge CASA victory following six years of advocating on the issue of permit requirements for POTWs receiving hauled-in organic waste.
The regulations went to the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) for a six week review period.
We're very pleased to report that the OAL has approved the regulations and filed them with the Secretary of State on November 10, 2015. As a result of CASA's advocacy in close cooperation with our members, the regulations become operative on January 1, 2016.
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CASA jointly authored a letter to the State Water Board requesting extension and funding increase for the 1% interest loan program for water recycling projects.
CASA's Director of Renewable Resources, Greg Kester, received the high honor of being invited to attend a special meeting last week in Washington, D.C. on the topic of bio-contaminants which may enter wastewater facilities. CASA has been involved in Ebola issues since the first patients were diagnosed in the U.S. in 2014. While Ebola was the a focus of the meeting, the discussion also included anthrax and other biological agents.
CDFA is accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). An estimated $16 million will be available to provide financial assistance to implement irrigation systems that reduce GHGs and saves water at California agricultural operations.
The USDA ARS is offering a two-day workshop, "Proven Solutions to Drought Stress" in Modesto Jan. 12-13, 2016. This will include information on using recycled water, irrigation timing and more.
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Organization
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Event
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Location
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Jan. 20-22, 2016
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CASA
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Palm Springs
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Feb. 22-24, 2016
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CASA
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Washington, D.C.
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March 13, 2016
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WateReuse
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Santa Rosa
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April 6, 2016
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CASA & WateReuse
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Sacramento
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Aug. 10-12, 2016
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CASA
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Annual Conference
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Monterey
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- Water Policy Expert is Keynote Speaker for January Conference
- D.C. Conference Tackles Water Policies, Drought, and More
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