Local water leaders hear latest on crisis, efforts to find solutions; More than 130 attend two-day event in Lake Elsinore

From the Association of California Water Agencies:

“Local water leaders are gathered today to hear the latest on California’s water challenges and discuss short- and long-term solutions to improve water supply reliability for cities, farms and businesses.

More than 130 public water agency representatives are attending the event sponsored by the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) and its Southern California members. Participants include local water leaders from Riverside, San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties.

“We are facing unprecedented challenges to our water supply reliability, and the need for solutions has never been more urgent,” ACWA Executive Director Timothy Quinn said. “Understanding the issues and sharing perspectives is critical to finding solutions.”

California is facing a potential fourth year of drought, ongoing cutbacks in water deliveries to protect species, and the effects of climate change. At least 67 local water agencies have imposed some form of mandatory conservation, and hard-hit areas of the San Joaquin Valley have seen more than 500,000 acres of farmland idled due to water shortages.

State and local water leaders are working to develop a comprehensive solution that includes everything from expanded water recycling and conservation to improvements in the state’s water storage and delivery infrastructure.

The event at Lake Elsinore is one of many local and regional events held by ACWA in cooperation with its members to educate and share information on water issues. The program continues tomorrow with remarks from Assembly Member Kevin Jeffries (R-Riverside) and a tour of Lake Elsinore Valley water facilities.”

ACWA is a statewide association of public agencies whose 440 members are responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California. For more information, contact ACWA at 916.441.4545 or visit www.acwa.com.

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