Twenty years ago, the Regional Water Authority emerged after a two-year process focused on creating a unified approach to regional water issues in the Sacramento region. On October 7, 2021,…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today honored the Regional Water Authority (RWA) with the national 2021 WaterSense® Partner of the Year Award for its dedication to helping consumers and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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