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June 26, 2018
Several pieces of legislation have been introduced recently in support of advancing water technology innovation.
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June 26, 2018
NACWA hosted the latest installment of the Hot Topics in Clean Water Law webinar series on June 20, with over 130 attendees participating. The webinar featured a panel of expert clean water attorneys, with discussion focused on recent litigation surrounding climate change impacts and a case study of how utilities can respond.
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June 26, 2018
EPA published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) in the Federal Register on June 13, requesting public comments on Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Costs and Benefits in the Rulemaking Process.
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June 26, 2018
The Water Sector Coordinating Council (WSCC) met last week to discuss a number of security and related issues impacting the water sector. Among the topics discussed was an update on the work of the WaterISAC and an “after action” report on the performance of the Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) to recent natural disasters, including Hurricanes Harvey and Maria.
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June 26, 2018
Time is running out to make your hotel reservations for NACWA’s 2018 Utility Leadership Conference (ULC) – the deadline is Monday, July 2!
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June 26, 2018
NACWA would like to wish you and yours a happy and safe Independence Day holiday! In observance of the Fourth of July, the Clean Water Current will be on hiatus next week and will return on Tuesday, July 10, to continue bringing you the very latest clean water advocacy news and developments. Have a great holiday!
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June 22, 2018
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June 22, 2018
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June 22, 2018
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June 20, 2018
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June 19, 2018
The Senate Appropriations Committee released and quickly marked up, last week, its Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) Interior, Environment, & Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The Senate bill received a bipartisan 31-0 Committee vote in favor. In a key victory for NACWA and the municipal clean water sector, the bill maintains the significant increases for clean water infrastructure funding enacted in FY18. This demonstrates the continued advocacy commitment of NACWA and its members to robust federal infrastructure investment.
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June 19, 2018
A new report released June 14 by the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Institute provides a first-of-its-kind analysis of jobs involved in the construction, operation, and maintenance of the country’s water infrastructure.
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June 19, 2018
The Senate Committee on Agriculture passed its bipartisan version of the 2018 Farm Bill last week, which included several key priorities that NACWA and its Farm Bill Working Group have been actively engaging with Congress on for more than a year.
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June 19, 2018
The Water Utility Climate Alliance (WUCA) is planning a pair of two-day trainings in 2018 to address Building Resilience to a Changing Climate: A Technical Training in Water Sector Utility Decision Support.
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June 19, 2018
Registration is still open for NACWA’s 2018 Utility Leadership Conference & 48th Annual Meeting (ULC), which is set to be one of the most high impact clean water events of the year.
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June 19, 2018
The International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG) – a group of dedicated water professionals seeking to protect customers by providing clear guidance on what should and shouldn’t be flushed down the toilet – released its official Flushability Specifications on June 12.
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June 19, 2018
The National Network for Water Quality Trading (NNWQT), met in Washington, DC last week at NACWA’s office to discuss the Network’s progress in conducting an assessment of water quality trading demand, along with a review of trading barriers.
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June 19, 2018
The next edition of NACWA's Hot Topics in Clean Water Law Webinar series – scheduled tomorrow, June 20, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET – places the very latest legal ramifications of climate change front-and-center.
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June 19, 2018
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June 18, 2018