State Water Contractors

California's Bay Area wouldn't be the same without the State Water Project, a foundational network woven into the fabric of the Bay Area community. Learn more about how the State Water Project serves the Bay Area in our fact sheet here: https://bit.ly/37OVrjv

Without the State Water Project, the Desert regions would need to replace about 186,500 acre-feet per year of water supply. That's enough water to fill the Indian Wells Tennis Garden over 5,000 times. Learn about how the SWP serves the High and Low Desert Regions in our fact sheet: https://bit.ly/2LFh4Ki

We must not take for granted the important management and operations taking place to make the State Water Project possible for Southern California and all Californians. Learn about how the SWP serves Southern California in our fact sheet: https://bit.ly/362pGlS

The State Water Project is California's most critical water delivery infrastructure & must be maintained for future generations. Learn about how the SWP serves Santa Barbara County in our fact sheet: https://bit.ly/33HcyB7

The State Water Project provides water that the High and Low Desert Regions can count on. Learn about how the SWP serves the High and Low Desert Regions in our fact sheet: https://bit.ly/2kE7kG7

Without the State Water Project, Southern California would need to replace 1.2 Million Acre-Feet of water annually to meet demand. That's equivalent to 24 of the hemisphere's largest desalination facilities. Learn about how the SWP serves Southern California in our fact sheet: https://bit.ly/2khAUkv

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The State Water Project is a robust water grid system driving Santa Barbara County's economic growth & quality of life. Learn more about how the SWP serves Santa Barbara County in our fact sheet: https://bit.ly/2lMSGw7

The State Water Project is California's most critical infrastructure and must be maintained for future generations. Learn more about how the SWP serves the Inland Empire in our fact sheet here: https://bit.ly/2k46hyS

The State Water Project is an irreplaceable source of affordable, high-quality water for the San Joaquin Valley delivering more than 55 mllion acre feet of SWP water since 1968. Learn more about how the SWP serves the San Joaquin Valley in our fact sheet: https://bit.ly/2L1jN0N

California's Bay Area wouldn't be the same without the State Water Project, a foundational network woven into the fabric of the Bay Area community. Learn more about how the State Water Project serves the Bay Area in our fact sheet here: https://bit.ly/2KYnymA

SWC is on the look out for a General Counsel to represent our organization and member agencies. View the full job description and instructions on how to apply here: https://bit.ly/2VuV9Ia or visit our website: https://swc.org/in-the-news

DWR Director Karla Nemeth presented proposed voluntary settlement agreements on the Delta Water Quality Control Plan today to the State Water Resources Control Board, representing a collaborative, voluntary approach to species management. You can view SWC's response to today's presentation here: https://bit.ly/2G7JI5t

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Check out this op-ed published in the Mercury News from Richard Santos, Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Chair. Great example of the way an SWC member agency is working hard for their community to protect against the impacts of climate change: https://bayareane.ws/2QkQYAO

Opinion: How Santa Clara Valley Water District is preparing for flood season Climate change is increasing the chances of extreme weather events

SWC today issued a letter to the Delta Stewardship Council expressing its opinion that California WaterFix is consistent with the Delta Plan. SWC supports the Dept. of Water Resources (DWR) Certification of Consistency for WaterFix, which was supported by substantial evidence and should be upheld. https://bit.ly/2PuZ3lW

Right Now: SWC General Manager Jennifer Pierre at PPIC's conference on supply contract amendments: "We are working on water management tools that let us move water in a way that is cost-effective & provides water where its needed most." https://bit.ly/2Dhrv3r

Stay Tuned: SWC General Manager Jennifer Pierre will be participating in a panel discussion PPIC's conference at 11:30am today - Upgrading the Water Grid. You can watch the discussion live here: https://bit.ly/2Dhrv3r

Water Priorities for California’s Next Governor - Public Policy Institute of California Tackling California’s most pressing water challenges requires leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Join PPIC Water Policy Center researchers and a diverse group of experts for a wide-ranging discussion on how California’s next governor can promote water policies and practices to benefit Ca...

The SWC and its 27 member agencies invest millions of dollars annually in science. But science isn't static, it takes place over time as we continue to learn more about the world around us. That is why we must support our next generation of STEM leaders!

ICYMI: Check out our recently released fact sheets to learn how our members are:
1.) Expanding local sources of water supplies
2.) Responsibly managing our limited supplies
3.) Investing in science to solve CA’s water challenges
https://bit.ly/2OTRYet

State Water Contractors | Documents Archive | Champions of Science, Re Dedicated to reliably managing water supplies that fuel our farms and statewide economy, protecting the environment and public health, and making...

In Case You Missed It: Jennifer Pierre speaking at yesterday's Delta Stewardship Council hearing: "We all know the status quo is not an option. We’ve been studying this for over a decade…WaterFix is consistent with the Delta Plan and we cannot afford not to move forward.”

Just Released: Fact Sheet on Science & Innovation. Our members are committed to investing in science to discover more about CA's unique ecosystems in order to solve the state's toughest water supply challenges. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2EHvuZf

Just Released: Fact Sheet on Water Management & Efficiency. Our members are dedicated to responsibly managing CA’s limited water supplies through conservation and greater efficiency at a time when we need it most. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2NY6zjz

Just Released: Fact Sheet on Expanding Local Sources of Water Supplies. As CA feels the increasing impacts of climate change and population growth, our members are leading the way in expanding local sources of water supplies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Aj9gc7

Want to give a big SHOUT OUT 🙌 to all of the hard working professionals of SWC's 27 public water agencies and other CA water pros for the important work they do to keep water flowing safely and reliably to our communities.

SWC member agency Solano County Water Agency recently approved additional funding to study Chinook Salmon in the Lower Putah Creek area. Bringing the Agency's investment in salmon studies to nearly $400,000! Way to go Solano 👏 Learn more: https://bit.ly/2CzYwbC 🐟💧

Solano County Water Agency extends funding for Chinook salmon study VACAVILLE — The Solano County Water Agency’s board of directors has approved a $130,000 contract amendment with the University of California, Davis, to continue study of Lower Putah Creek salmon populations for the next fiscal year, according to a press release. The board’s approval of these f

Great article featured in Water Deeply from MWD's own Tom Philp today: "Figuring on Climate Change: Model Outputs Vary, but Worries Are Real" Check out the article here: https://bit.ly/2INaU8a 👌👍

Figuring on Climate Change: Model Outputs Vary, but Worries Are Real Water available for California farms and cities could decline as much as 44 percent by midcentury due to climate change. Such numbers, while headache-inducing, could make today's water woes seem trifling.

🎉Congrats to SWC member Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency on their successful California Department of Water Resources grant application for $400,000 to help fund their Groundwater Sustainability Plan through 2022. 👏 https://bit.ly/2xeE373

Groundwater managers secure $400,000 state grant   Water officials appointed to manage Santa Clarita Valley groundwater are expected to receive a state grant for more than $400,000 to help cover the cost of that effort. Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Groundwater Sustainability

State Water Contractors member San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District was featured in the Highland Community News today for their plan to capture 98% of surface water by slowing the flow of water through Seven Oak Dam, to capture more of it before it reaches the ocean. Awesome work SBVMWD! https://bit.ly/2x9jtWl 👍