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…
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…
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…
