CA is advancing the human right to water! 🙌
Since the 2019 launch of the SAFER drinking water program:
💧 900K more Californians have access to safe, affordable drinking water
💧
@CAWaterBoards
has distributed >$1B in grants to disadvantaged communities
The Intended Use Plan for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which helps public water systems finance the cost of drinking water infrastructure projects. This year’s Fundable List includes 75 projects requesting $250M in grants and principal forgiveness and $800M in
The
#HazardousWasteManagement
Plan (HWMP) workshop series aims to provide on-going public education & encourage collaborative interactions that benefit communities.
Topics are based on public feedback received & will provide add’l info related to the development of the HWMP.
Yesterday's
@CaliforniaEPA
Job Fair showed Californians how to apply for one of the most essential jobs CA is hiring for right now. Dreaming of a career that makes a difference and gives you retirement &medical benefits? Get CalRecycle job openings here:
Join our Hazardous Waste Management Plan team online tomorrow (Fri 8/23) from 1-3pm!
We’ll be discussing potential modifications to California waste codes 611 (Contaminated Soil from Site Cleanups) & 181 (Other Inorganic Solid Hazardous Wastes).
RSVP:
Today, State Water Board Chair E. Joaquin Esquivel and Board Member Laurel Firestone toured the Delta to learn about harmful algal blooms. Want to learn more about HABs yourself? Visit the California Harmful Algal Blooms Portal: My Water Quality
A storm system will bring cooler temperatures, gusty winds & periods of showers/isolated thunderstorms through Saturday. Here is a look at the precipitation forecast. Highest amounts are expected north of I-80, especially Shasta County.
#CAwx
Forecast:
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Park Fire Burn Scar from Friday morning-Saturday morning. Be sure to know the difference between a watch and a warning, and monitor the later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
#CAwx
Join CARB August 29, to share your recommendations as we continue to incorporate environmental justice into our research to guide work throughout California to improve the air you breathe.
#CARBresearch
Mike Knight, Assistant City Manager of the City of Porterville, on the State Water Board's SAFER drinking water program: "It's a nexus to funding to provide the ability to serve our community and unmet needs...it has definitely made an impact to our area, and provided services
Welcome news from
@USIBWC
today!
@CAGovernor
and countless other state + local leaders fought tirelessly to secure additional federal funding to expand this plant. Today's announcement marks an important step toward a durable solution to the Tijuana River sewage crisis.