Final “Ask the Experts” Webinar Next Week!
Join us on Thursday, June 30 from 9:30am to 11:00am for our final webinar in the CASA Ask the Experts webinar series: Air Quality, Climate Change and Energy (ACE) Essentials. Over the past several years there has been a dramatic expansion of the intersection between wastewater and the air quality, climate change, and energy (ACE) space, and we only expect that relationship to grow in the coming years. Join us for an opportunity to ask CASA’s own Climate Change Program Manager, Sarah Deslauriers, and Director of Renewable Resource Programs, Greg Kester about the latest ACE developments, including the implementation of organics diversion mandates, the 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update, potential changes to air toxics reporting, and many others. Be sure to register today!
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Enhancing Workforce Development at CASA’s Annual Conference
CASA invites you to join us as we host our Annual Conference on August 10 - 12 at the Resort at Squaw Creek! We will be discussing hot topics that we are all concerned about such as workforce development. Everyone knows that there is a critical need to attract workers to the water and wastewater sector as we face a wave of looming retirements and the lack of an adequate pipeline for key jobs that support our operations. We are pleased to have Elizabeth Toups with JVS/Baywork and Rowena Holden with Woodard & Curran host a panel on identifying those needs, and what different groups across the state are doing to try and attract new talent to the water and wastewater sector. Hear from a leader who has designed and implemented systems to recruit and retain talent to the wastewater sector and discuss what it takes to keep your workforce engaged. You won’t want to miss it! Registration, hotel and COVID related information is available on the CASA webpage. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Come Grow with Us!
CASA is delighted to share that we will be continuing the CASA Mentoring Program in 2022-23 after a successful inaugural year. Join us as a mentor or mentee to inspire others, share knowledge and drive change! This 11-month comprehensive program, kicking off in October and concluding in August 2023, serves to connect clean water professionals from across the state of California. Working with Core Consulting, which has a depth of experience developing mentoring and training programs working with public agencies, CASA will match mentor/mentee pairs based on their professional goals, preferences, and experience. The program is open to both associates and agency members, and this year we plan to add additional resources and opportunities for participants. There are limited spots available, so apply today! Want to learn more? Join us for a virtual information session on Thursday, July 21, from 12:00pm - 12:30pm or Wednesday, August 17, from 11:30am - 12:00pm and be sure to visit the CASA LEAD webpage!
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AB 2247 (Bloom)
CASA’s co-sponsored bill, AB 2247 (Bloom) was heard yesterday and passed from the Senate Environmental Quality Committee. The bill, which requires the disclosure of PFAS in products on publicly accessible database, will next be considered in the Senate Appropriations Committee later this summer. Thank you to all of the CASA member agencies that sent letters of support to the Committee and their local Senators!
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USEPA Propose to Implement State Revolving Loan Fund Program Buy America Waiver
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) program-wide waiver for public input as required by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Comments are to be provided by June 29, 2022. Under the proposal, the agency seeks to exempt clean water and drinking water projects that “submitted” engineering designs and specifications to a state SRF agency and are ready to proceed prior to May 14, 2022, which is the effective date for compliance with the mandate. CASA is preparing comments on several elements of the proposed waiver.
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USEPA Releases Four New Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has announced it is releasing four new drinking water health advisories for certain PFAS chemicals. As the press release explains, USEPA is publishing these new health advisories in light of new available science and lifetime exposure outcomes. The actions track with what the PFAS Strategic Roadmap outlines the Office of Water to advance this year to regulate the chemicals and protect human and environmental health. While the actions are limited to the drinking water sector, it is relevant for the clean water sector because it provides an insight into how the Agency plans to regulatory address PFAS contamination and the degree to which it wants to regulate the chemicals during the water treatment process.
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CASA 2022 “Ask the Experts” Webinar Series
Join us for the grand finale of the CASA-led “Ask the Experts” webinars! CASA is pleased to announce that we will be wrapping up this series with a final webinar on air quality, climate change and energy hosted by CASA’s Greg Kester and Sarah Deslauriers. This virtual workshop is free and open to all CASA members. For those interested, the entire series has been recorded and is available on the CASA website. We hope you will join us!
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