October 11, 2011

U.S. District Court Judge Wanger to Keynote SCWC's Annual Dinner

U.S. District Court Judge Wanger to Keynote SCWC's Annual Dinner

In one of his first appearances since retiring from the bench,Judge Oliver Wanger will serve as the Keynote Speakerfor SCWC's 27th Annual Dinner on November 17th.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand Judge Wanger’struly unique and compelling observations and insights on California water law, regulations and politics. In the past two decades, Judge Wanger has ruled on some of the most important and high profile cases, credited by all stakeholders with insightful and thoughtful deliberations. 

His decisions on California water issues and his recent retirement have drawn media coverage from throughout the state. Most recently, the Los Angeles Times did a profile on Judge Wanger. Read the story here.

Thank You to Our Early Sponsors! Buy Your Tickets Today for the November 17 Annual Dinner

SCWC’s Annual Dinner is the premier networking event in Southern California, and tables are selling quickly. We thank ourearly sponsors and encourage you to buy a table and register today!

Early sponsors include:

•AECOM
•Best Best & Krieger
•Black & Veatch
•Chino Basin Water Conservation District 
•Cordoba Corporation
•CDM
•Downey Brand Attorneys
•GK & Associates
•Hatch Mott McDonald
•Inland Empire Utilities Agency
•Irvine Ranch Water District
•KP Public Affairs                                        
•Municipal Water District of Orange County
•Moulton Niguel Water District
•Parsons
•RBF Consulting
•San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
•Santa Margarita Water District
•Southern California District Council of Laborers
•Southern California Edison
•Three Valleys Municipal Water District
•United Water 
•Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District
•Western Municipal Water District of Riverside County 

Individual tickets can also be purchased online. Don't miss out on this unique event.

Interior Official Addresses MWD Board

Demonstrating a commitment to the Bay Delta Conservation Plan process and enhanced state/federal collaboration, Michael Connor, Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, visitedMetropolitan Water District of Southern California today and addressed its Board of Directors on a variety of issues including the Endangered Species Act, Colorado River and the Bay Delta Conservation Plan.

During his commentary, Connor discussed the aggressive schedule and need to carefully balance with sound science and pointed out that the Bay Delta Conservation Plan is one of the Obama Administration’s “highest priorities."

BDCP Legislative Hearing Scheduled for October 19

An informational legislative hearing on water reliability and seismic risk is being held next Wednesday, October 19 at theMetropolitan Water District of Southern California. The hearing is being co-hosted by the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management and the Assembly Select Committee on Regional Approaches to Addressing the State’s Water Crisis.

The hearing will address the existing seismic threats toCalifornia’s statewide water supply, looking at what steps should be taken to protect our water in the case of an earthquake or other emergency. 

WHEN:  Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 2:00pm

WHERE:  Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Large Board Hearing Room
700 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2944

Want more information on this issue? SCWC will soon be launching its public education program on the vulnerabilities in the Delta and our statewide water delivery system and solutions offered by the Bay Delta Conservation Plan. Stay tuned!

SCWC Member Three Valleys Municipal Water District Hosts Leadership Breakfast

We always like to share good news and updates from our member agencies and organizations. The Three Valleys Municipal Water District hosted its popular leadership breakfast last week, featuring Robert Hertzberg, co-chair of California Forward and former Speaker of the California State Assembly.

Leaders from throughout Southern California, including a solid delegation of local and statewide elected officials, came to supportThree Valleys and hear Hertzberg’s thoughtful presentation on how California Forward is promoting budget reform in California. Congrats on a solid event.

Delta Tunnel Conveyance Jobs Report Now Available Online

The report on job creation presented at the Bay Delta Conservation Plan meeting last month is now available online. The report, prepared by David Sunding of The Brattle Groupand UC Berkeley, determined that nearly 130,000 jobs would be created during the 7-year construction of a tunnel conveying water underneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The tunnel is one of several options currently under consideration in the Bay Delta Conservation Plan process.

View the full report here.

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

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