Water, Water Everywhere CMUA Annual Conference – State Issues Update Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa Carlsbad, CA Danielle Blacet Director for Water California Municipal Utilities Association

First came the Drought Started in 2011 2012–2014 drought was the most intense in at least 1,200 years The state took action Governor Brown’s Executive Order(s) State Water Board Emergency Regulation(s) Legislative proposals to save the world (or at least California)

Then Came the Water What is an Atmospheric River? Governor Brown declares flood emergency in 50 counties

Oroville Spillway Event Then Came the Water Oroville Spillway Event

So, where are we at now?

So, where are we at now? STILL under Drought Emergency Regulation The Long Game Making Conservation a Way of Life Report Water loss regulations

And to keep things interesting… Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan Lead Sampling in Schools Proposition 1 Storage Funds (WSIP) AB 401 Implementation/Human Right to Water AB 32 Scoping Plan – Water Chapter New Water Board member - Joaquin Esquivel

Meanwhile, at the Capitol...

(Mostly) New Leadership

Top Issues (so far)

Questions? dblacet@cmua.org 916-326-5802