What's New
The latest news and information about the Western Urban Water Coalition (WUWC).
Santa Clara Valley Water District appoints new CEO
The Santa Clara Valley Water District board of directors has appointed Beau Goldie to serve as the new chief executive officer (CEO). Goldie, who currently serves as chief operating officer for Capital Program Services Division at the water district, is scheduled to assume the role currently held by interim CEO Sharon Judkins on June 1, 2009.
WUWC writes to Commerce and Interior about Kempthorne Rule, transparency
Hamlet "Chips" Barry, WUWC chairman, recently wrote to Secretary of the Interior Kenneth Salazar and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke requesting the administration apply relevant procedural laws to all future actions involving the Kempthorne Rule. In the letter, Barry explains that WUWC supports the administration's stated commitment to transparency in government.
Southern Nevada Water Authority General Manager talks water resources
Patricia Mulroy, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), sat down with a Las Vegas newspaper to talk about the challenging task of ensuring a reliable water supply for Southern Nevada. Read the Las Vegas Sun news article.
Central Arizona Project welcomes new General Manager
WUWC member Central Arizona Project has named David Modeer as their new General Manager. For more information about General Manager David Modeer, visit the CAP Web site.
WUWC writes Congress about water project priorities
In January 2009, WUWC sent letters regarding the determination of water project priorities under the Economic Stimulus Program to the senators and representatives of the six states with WUWC agencies.
Groups urge Congress to address water resource impacts of climate change
WUWC is working with other major water associations to address the impacts of climate change on U.S. water resources. In May 2008, WUWC and seven other national water agencies sent a position statement to Congress regarding the water resource impacts of climate change in advance of consideration of the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act.
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Climate change news release |
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Water Sector Statement on Climate Change and Water Resources |
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Water Resource Impacts of Climate Change |
WUWC comments on Clean Water Act jurisdiction
View the WUWC news release with comments on the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers guidance regarding Clean Water Act jurisdiction following the Rapanos and Carabell decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.