Executive Order B-37-16
Summary: To combat continued drought conditions, DWR and SWRCB will coordinate to making long-term water conservation a California Way of Life. Restrict potable water use, implement Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and improve on Agricultural Water Management Plans Keywords: Water Conservation, California Way of Life, California Water Action Plan, State Water Resources Control Board, Department of…
Read MoreExecutive Order B-36-15
Summary: Bolsters continuous drought response going into California’s fifth drought year and to assist recovery plans devastated by wildfires. Keywords: Drought Conditions, Wildfires, Water Shortage, State Water Resources Control Board, California Regional Water Quality Control Boards Categories: Executive Order Download the PDF
Read MoreExecutive Order B-29-15
Summary: Mandated water reduction to reduce potable water usage especially within landscapes by 25%. New developments require water-efficient drip irrigation systems and investments in new technologies. Keywords: State Water Resources Control Board, potable urban water, California Public Utilities Commission, Investor-owned Utilities, Department of Water Resources, California Energy Commission, Appliance Rebate Program, Incentives, State Model Water…
Read MoreExecutive Order B-26-14
Summary: To better prepare for California’s drought, Governor Brown initiated the expansion and public awareness of Save Our Water campaign. To assist farmers and communities that are critically impacted by drought and ensure streamlined response aid if drinking waters are depleted. Keywords: Dry Conditions, River Systems, Groundwater Levels, Lack of Precipitation, Drinking Water, Snowpack, DWR,…
Read MoreExecutive Order B-21-13
Summary: DWR and SWRCB will coordinate to alleviate water delivery limitations and critical dry conditions to California’s agricultural industry. In especially dry years, regions with excess water may sell to those in short supplies. Keywords: DWR, SWRCB, Water Transfer, San Joaquin Valley, Central Valley Project, Bay Delta Conservation Plan, State Water Project, San Luis Reservoir,…
Read MoreAccess to Capital
Summary: This guidebook was created to improve access to capital for businesses and provide awareness for a strong financial ecosystem. A financial toolbox for businesses and industry leaders today; it identifies roadblocks, offers available resources, and provides current access to capital. Keywords: Industry Clusters, Small Business, Capital, California Financial Opportunities Roundtable CalFOR, Categories: Publication Download…
Read MoreSurvey of Water Use in the California Food Processing Industry
Summary: The trajectory of California’s population growth, environmental awareness, and rising cost of quality water has prompted food processing plants to reexamine its water management efficiencies and look for new opportunities. This survey obtains methodology and information provided by 69 respondents. Keywords: Fresh Water Supply, Wastewater Disposal, Water Conservation, Food Processing Plants, Commodity, Publicly Owned…
Read MoreSenate Bill No. 862
Summary: A fiscal review of legislative intent to expense grant and loan funds, from various investment areas. Budgeting Greenhouse Gas Reduction funds to create state energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Keywords: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program, Expenditure Plan, Cap-and-Trade, Repayment, Management, Improvement, Accountability, Reporting Provisions, Transit, Affordable Housing, Sustainable Communities, Energy Efficiency, Impact Report, Carbon…
Read MoreCalifornia Water Action Plan Implementation Report: 2016 Summary of Accomplishments
Summary: Highlights of 2016’s progression and achievements of the Action Plan of attaining sustainable water supplies and developing advanced conservation measures are described under each ten primary actions. Keywords: Action Plan, Proposition 1, Grant Projects, Conservation Program, Co-Equal Goals, Groundwater Management, Water Storage, Recycled Water, Restoration, Protection Plan, Plan Update Categories: Publication, Report Download the…
Read MoreCalifornia Water Action Plan Implementation Report: 2015 Summary of Accomplishments
Summary: The Action Plan works towards sustaining water management within the first five years of induction. Ten primary actions will be initiated throughout the years with the goals of reliability, restoration, and resilience. Keywords: Action Plan, Proposition 1, Grant Projects, Conservation Program, Groundwater Management, Recycled Water, Restoration, Protection Plan, Plan Update Categories: Publication, Report Download…
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