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News on recent important developments in water quality regulatory and policy-making activities in California and Washington D.C.
Construction & Building Industry News
Each month, CICWQ collects news and information on water quality and water supply reliability topics. Articles cover a wide range of issues affecting the construction industry: water quality and wetlands regulations and policies, water supply, sewer system, and stormwater drainage improvement efforts, and multi-benefit, regional water supply reliability project development.
CICWQ also publishes technical articles and reports periodically and prepares presentations that emphasize water quality research and findings specific to the construction industry.
LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS
Construction General Permit for Stormwater - Adopted September 8, 2022
The California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board), on September 8, 2022, adopted a NEW construction general permit for stormwater. Learn how it will affect your construction projects moving forward.
CICWQ on the Construction General Permit Training Team – TMDL Compliance Training and QSP Designee Training Module Development
One of the primary functions of CICWQ is to provide water quality compliance training and education to the construction industry and related stakeholders working in the private and public sectors.
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-OCT 2022
CICWQ’s emphasis on California water quality issues remains squarely on the recent renewal of the construction general permit for stormwater. Adopted on September 8, the revised permit will go into effect in one year.
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-SEP 2022
A TREMENDOUS THANK YOU to all the companies and individuals who signed the CICWQ Construction Industry Petition to support the industry-led alternative to the California Construction General Permit for Stormwater.
Petition to Change the Construction General Permit for Stormwater
You signed the petetion to support the construction industry and our alternative proposal to the State’s proposed Construction General Permit for stormwater.
YOUR VOICE MATTERED!
California Construction General Permit
The California State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) is renewing the Construction General Permit (CGP) for stormwater. The Water Board released a Draft CGP at the end of May 2021 for stakeholder…
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-August 2022
It’s been a hot summer in California with all eyes focused on conserving water and finding new ways to improve our supply portfolio. And regulators in Sacramento keep plugging away, moving forward on renewing key regulatory programs impacting the construction industry.
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-July 2022
In July, CICWQ would like to focus your attention on several water-related issues affecting the construction industry in California. First, is the renewal of the Construction General Permit for stormwater. Second, the State of California drought response effort and water conservation actions. Finally, the water quality regulatory legislation was proposed in the California Assembly – AB 2106.
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-June 2022
As summer 2022 is upon us, we focus on two primary issues impacting the construction industry in California: The renewal of the Construction General Permit for stormwater by the State Water Resources Control Board and the ongoing drought response and actions underway in California to step up water conservation efforts and measures.
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-May 2022
This month we continue focusing on the final draft of the Construction General Permit stormwater. Many thanks to our fellow construction members who supported the comment letter effort. In other news, the California drought remains challenging amidst announcements of the record-low snowpack. Get informed about the Pacific Institute's release of a report on Urban Water Conservation.
Riverside County Santa Ana River Watershed Stormwater Resource Plan Development
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District prepared a Stormwater Resource Plan for Riverside County and held its first stakeholder meeting in January 2021. During the meeting, the District discussed the need for the plan and how plan development…
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-Apr 2022
This month we are laser-focused on the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWB) final draft of the Construction General Permit (CGP) for stormwater. This permit was released on March 30th for stakeholder and public comment. It directly impacts CICWQ’s member companies and workforce building projects in California.
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-Mar 2022
With the new year comes new water-related legislation under consideration by our legislators in Sacramento. We are closely watching AB 2106 (Rivas and Garcia), which, if approved, imposes new and unnecessary water quality regulations on existing…
Construction General Permit for Stormwater: 6-Year Review of Enforcement Statistics
CICWQ uses State of California Water Resources Control Board data collected on water quality permit enforcement to examine the types of compliance issues that arise, document the frequency of occurrence, and identify trends. We do this to help educate…
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-Feb 2022
Catch up on our latest news and information on the CGP renewal and check out a new presentation by our Technical Director, Dr. Mark Grey on California CGP enforcement violation data and five-year trends. Regionally in Southern California, the DRAFT Santa Ana…
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-Jan 2022
As we begin the new year, CICWQ anticipates action on the renewal of the Santa Ana Watershed Regional Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit covering portions of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
State Water Board Adopts Emergency Regulation to Supplement Voluntary Water Conservation
Effective January 12, 2022, The State Water Resources Control Board adopted an emergency regulation to supplement voluntary water conservation which may apply to construction projects during the site preparation phase. The measures prescribed are intended…
CICWQ Year-In-Review 2021
Let’s face it, 2021 was a challenging year for everyone, but in the face of challenge comes adaptation and change. During 2021 CICWQ stepped up its digital communication effort to better connect with you during…
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-Dec 2021
In this December edition of the CICWQ News and Information Summary we highlight important water quality regulatory and policy actions and developments from last month and look ahead to 2022.
Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Updates-Nov 2021
CICWQ’s November updates. Our regulatory priority is the renewal process for the Construction General Permit for stormwater, which affects nearly all CICWQ member …
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