December, 6, 2011

Judge Oliver Wanger's Keynote Speech at SCWC's 27th Annual Dinner Now Available Online!

Those who attended our 27th Annual Dinner know how compelling Judge Oliver Wanger’s speech was at the event. For those of you who weren’t able to come, or if you would like to hear it again, check out our footage online.

SCWC Members Speak Out About the Southern California Water Committee and Its Many Programs and Accomplishments

We had the opportunity this year to hear from some of our members and our board at the 27th Annual Dinner. Hear what members and others have to say about SCWC and other key issues. Testimonials now available online!

This week's testimonial features our Chairman, Charley Wilson.

To become a member of SCWC, and get involved in our task forces and public education programs, visit our Investment Structure and Membership Application online.

State and Federal Agencies Announce Additional Transparency on BDCP

Last week, the California Natural Resources Agency and U.S. Department of the Interior announced additional steps to increase transparency in developing the Bay Delta Conservation Plan. Draft documents on the BDCP will now be available to all stakeholders at the same time.

SCWC is hopeful that this step will help the BDCP process continue moving forward. Be sure to read SCWC's statement in response to the announcement.

You can also read more about what people are saying about the BDCP in a compilation of quotes prepared by the State Water Contractors.

New Delta Disrupted Materials Now Available

As many of you know, SCWC has recently launched a public education program, Delta Disrupted, to educate Southern Californians on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan. We now have additional documents online to help our members and other interested parties reach out to their local community members and share their support  for the BDCP.

Send out a letter of support for the BDCP!  A sample letter of support is provided to you for your convenience on our dedicated webpage.

Include an article in your organization’s next newsletter about the BDCP! A sample newsletter article can be found on our website, Socalwater.org.

And be sure to check out an op-ed on the BDCP in Fox and Hounds Daily from Billie Greer, president of the Southern California Leadership Council.

If you would like to distribute Delta Disrupted materials at an upcoming event or have a SCWC representative make a presentation, please contact us at (818) 760-2121.

Are You on Facebook? So are We!

With so much happening in the world of California water, there couldn’t be a better time to join SCWC on Facebook.

To “like” our page and receive up-to-the-minute news, information and resources on California water issues, just visit us at www.facebook.com/socalwater and click the “Like” button. Then, check your news feed often to stay connected.

New to Facebook? Joining is free and easy. Just visit www.facebook.com and follow the simple steps. Then, check out SCWC’s Facebook page and never be out of touch with the latest water news, information and resources.