1. 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

2. 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)

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

4. Oroville Spillway Event
Then Came the Water
Oroville Spillway Event

5. So, where are we at now?

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

7. 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

8. Meanwhile, at the Capitol...

9. (Mostly) New Leadership

10. Top Issues (so far)

11. Questions?