Register Today for Our Winter Conference
Plans are well underway for another exciting, informative CASA conference. Themed “Plan for the Best, Prepare for the Rest,” our winter conference will take place in Palm Springs January 24-26. Join us as we dive into critical issues facing California clean water agencies. Conference highlights include:  
  • “Water Future 4.0 – What Does the Future Really Look Like” with Dr. David Sedlak, author, professor and director of the Institute for Environmental Science and Engineering at UC Berkeley
  • “Managing Water Supply in a Disaster and Dealing with the Aftermath” with City of Santa Rosa officials
  • How to avoid the top 10 cybersecurity mistakes
  • “Making Sense of the Latest in Pension Reform” with PERS retirement expert Amy Brown
Legislative & Regulatory Updates
Potential Joint Powers Pension Legislation on the Horizon
The CalPERS Board is reviewing a proposal to sponsor JPA pension liability legislation. The proposed legislation will require public agencies to report public retirement system liabilities of each JPA they participate in as their own liabilities on their agency’s balance sheets. This retroactive proposal is a significant departure from current law and will unilaterally change existing contract agreements. If CalPERS adopts the proposal, we will track this issue closely during the 2018 legislative session. We will voice our concerns alongside the California Special Districts Association and other organizations.
Share Your Input on Regulation and Technology Implementation
The U.S. EPA is seeking perspectives of utility managers and decision makers on the effects of regulation on new technology implementation in the wastewater treatment sector. The findings will help the EPA and other regulatory agencies structure their practices and policies to facilitate innovation. Take this short survey to share your input.
Industry News
Priorities for California's Water
The PPIC Water Policy Center recently presented "Priorities for California’s Water" addressing how California's severe weather this past year affected water management. Topics included legislative priorities for cities, partnerships for improving aquatic ecosystems and decisions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed. 
Member News
CASA Members Women Impacting Water in California
Congratulations to CASA Vice President Traci Minamide! The California Water Environment Association recently recognized her as one of the Women Impacting Water in California. CWEA also recognized CASA members Amber Baylor, co-chair of the regulatory workgroup water committee, and Lisa Arroyo of the City of Santa Barbara. 
EMWD Honored for Smart Metering Program
Congratulations to Eastern Municipal Water District! Sensus presented the 2017 Sensus Reach Customer Service Award to the district for its innovative, smart-metering program. 
Mark Your Calendar
November 14 & 15
December 4              
BAC Member Meeting Oakland, CA
January 24-26             
CASA Winter Conference Palm Springs, CA
February 26-28     
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