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COMMUNITY RALLIES TO VOTE YES ON PROP 2 FOR CLEAN WATER Community members, local business, civic, labor, and environmental advocates rallied in support of Prop 2 to upgrade Suffolk County’s septic systems and protecting drinking water, beaches, bays, and harbors from sewage pollution. Suffolk County is facing a water crisis due to sewage pollution from outdated septic systems, which threatens drinking water and the natural environment. Prop 2 would restore clean water to Suffolk County by modernizing wastewater infrastructure; it would expand sewers and provide tax-free grants to homeowners to replace polluting septic systems with clean water technology. This ballot initiative was made possible by Suffolk Legislators led by Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey passing the legislation and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine developing the compromise and signing the legislation. Vision and community and chamber leaders joined and spoke at the rally. About Prop 2 If approved by voters, Prop 2 would create a dedicated fund, financed by an 1/8 penny increase to the county sales tax. The funding could only be used to improve water quality in Suffolk County. This local fund would unlock federal and state clean water funding to help with projects right here in Suffolk County. These clean water projects will create thousands of good jobs, revitalize business districts, increase property values, and restore our local bays and harbors. Here is some local press from the event WCBS TV https://lnkd.in/eUaHY4V6 Newsday https://lnkd.in/eaqBDZHN

COMMUNITY RALLIES TO VOTE YES ON PROP 2 FOR CLEAN WATER Community members, local business, civic, labor, and environmental advocates rallied in support of Prop 2 to upgrade Suffolk County’s septic systems and protecting drinking water, beaches, bays, and harbors from sewage pollution. Suffolk County is facing a water crisis due to sewage pollution from outdated septic systems, which threatens drinking water and the natural environment. Prop 2 would restore clean water to Suffolk County by modernizing wastewater infrastructure; it would expand sewers and provide tax-free grants to homeowners to replace polluting septic systems with clean water technology. This ballot initiative was made possible by Suffolk Legislators led by Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey passing the legislation and Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine developing the compromise and signing the legislation. Vision and community and chamber leaders joined and spoke at the rally. About Prop 2 If approved by voters, Prop 2 would create a dedicated fund, financed by an 1/8 penny increase to the county sales tax. The funding could only be used to improve water quality in Suffolk County. This local fund would unlock federal and state clean water funding to help with projects right here in Suffolk County. These clean water projects will create thousands of good jobs, revitalize business districts, increase property values, and restore our local bays and harbors. Here is some local press from the event WCBS TV https://lnkd.in/eZArq6qj Newsday https://lnkd.in/eKY66eGi

As we commemorate the 27th Anniversary of International Day of Action for Rivers, we're emphasizing the crucial importance of access to water in every aspect of our lives. This year's theme, "Water for All," underscores the significance of ensuring equitable access to clean water for all communities. Whether addressing issues such as aging stormwater infrastructure or managing access to clean water, we recognize that water is essential for life and should be accessible to everyone. ? To learn more about how the UNC EFC is helping local governments, visit https://lnkd.in/e_XQUT9T

In this blog from Public Policy Institute of California, Sarah Bardeen and Karen Cowan, executive director of CASQA, discuss the challenges of stormwater in California. “Unmanaged stormwater can be a flood hazard and a contaminant. But when it’s properly managed, stormwater actually can benefit communities, creating green spaces and recharging aquifers.” “We advocate for stormwater policies, regulations, legislation, and solutions that are based on the latest science. We emphasize stormwater capture—putting water in the ground.”

Last week a debate was held in the Grand Committee Room next to Westminster Hall concerning the "Performance of South West Water". https://lnkd.in/eiFga5wf Simon Jupp MP opened the proceedings as follows: "I am delighted to have secured this important debate, one year on from another debate that I secured on the performance of South West Water. It is another opportunity to hold South West Water to the highest possible standards in the House. Last year, I described the performance of our water company and its historic lack of investment as “shameful”, and many of my constituents shared my point of view. This year, I want to focus my speech on the facts facing my constituency of East Devon. The public want to see evidence of improvement and delivery of the promised investment, and they want South West Water to clean up its act and our water. South West Water must deliver better services for our constituents, improve our bathing waters, and protect our natural environment. Not doing so puts the vibrancy of our coastal communities under threat." What does this house think about the performance of South West Water over the last year/decade? How about the other Great British water companies for that matter? #WaterQuality #WaterSupply

Water Agencies Explore Innovative Deal for Drought-Proof Water The San Diego County Water Authority and the Moulton Niguel Water District are exploring a potential transfer of drought-resilient water supplies to South Orange County. This marks the second time in recent months the Water Authority has considered a water deal to combat increasing water rates for San Diegans while providing greater supply reliability for the Southern California region. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48DGShN

Did you know that MetroConnects and ReWa partnered in 2023 to develop a hazard mitigation plan? The utilities proactively addressed potential threats to wastewater services posed by natural and man-made hazards. This planning reinforced our commitment to public health and the protection of the Upstate’s rivers and streams while mitigating the financial impact of disasters on governments, businesses and individuals. Learn more in ReWa's annual report: https://rebrand.ly/1crak05

Water Agencies Explore Innovative Deal for Drought-Proof Water The San Diego County Water Authority and the Moulton Niguel Water District are exploring a potential transfer of drought-resilient water supplies to South Orange County. This marks the second time in recent months the Water Authority has considered a water deal to combat increasing water rates for San Diegans while providing greater supply reliability for the Southern California region. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48DGShN

Heather Cooley, Pacific Institute Director of Research, was recently featured in a public service announcement for Rain Ready California, hosted by the Sacramento County Department of Water Resources, the California Stormwater Quality Association, and the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership.? ? Rain Ready California highlights local examples of stormwater capture projects and inspires residents to get involved. ? As found in a recent Pacific Institute report, California – with large expanses of urbanized areas with rooftops, roads, and other hard surfaces - is the ninth-largest producer of urban stormwater runoff in the United States. The #Sacramento region alone generates an average of 65 million gallons of stormwater runoff each year. Stormwater capture can provide benefits like boosting water supply, reducing flood risk, improving water quality conditions, and more.? ? Learn more about Rain Ready California:?https://lnkd.in/gvmrQzdi Learn more about #StormwaterCapture: https://lnkd.in/gtaeAarw

Case study: Otterbourne water treatment works in Hampshire extracts water from the River Itchen and concern was expressed by the Environment Agency about the potential for fish, particularly salmon smolt, being drawn into the intake. We installed a system that deflected smolt during the spring and coarse fish throughout the year. https://lnkd.in/e3CJnER4