Savings are Encouraging with the Record-Breaking Summer Heat, Ongoing Reductions Since the last Drought Sacramento-area residents reduced their water use by 6 percent in August compared to the same month…
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Thank you to everyone who attended RWA’s Coffee & Conversation with Congressman Dr. Ami Bera. We had a great turnout and dozens of thoughtful questions submitted–many more than we had…
BY RALPH PROPPER AND TOM GRAY SPECIAL TO THE SACRAMENTO BEE AUGUST 1, 2021 California is in the grip of another extreme drought. The consequences can be seen all over the…
SACRAMENTO–Today the Regional Water Authority (RWA) Board of Directors unanimously adopted a resolution urging its 20 water provider members to take actions to voluntarily reduce water use by a minimum…
By Sean Bigley, Regional Water Authority Board Chair, and Gary Croucher, San Diego County Water Authority Board Chair Special to CalMatters On July 8 Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded two earlier…
Sacramento, Calif. – The following statement was issued today by Jessica Law, Executive Director of the Water Forum, and Sean Bigley, Board Chair of the Regional Water Authority, in response…
“Summer Presents the Greatest Opportunity to Make a Difference” SACRAMENTO—Sacramento-area leaders across the region’s major municipalities—including the Cities of Sacramento, Roseville and Folsom and the County of Sacramento—are urging the…
BY JIM PEIFER SPECIAL TO THE SACRAMENTO BEE JUNE 15, 2021 08:00 AM One look at Folsom Lake, the Sacramento region’s primary surface water storage reservoir, says all we need…
Friday, June 11, 1-2:30 p.m. Featuring remarks by: Ernest A. Conant, Regional Director, California-Great Basin Region, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Jeff Harris, Councilmember, City of Sacramento Patrick Kennedy, Supervisor, Sacramento…
The Water Efficiency Year in Review is available online and includes a recap of grant funding, rebate programs, and outreach program results in 2020. Access the report here.
