SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - May 19, 2009) - Hundreds of local water leaders and
stakeholders will gather on the East Steps of the State Capitol tomorrow to
call for action on long-term solutions to the state's water supply
challenges.
The rally, organized by the Association of California Water Agencies
(ACWA), takes place as water agencies around the state confront an array of
challenges, including a third consecutive dry year and restrictions on
water deliveries to protect fish species in the Delta. ACWA and its members
are urging lawmakers to act on a comprehensive set of solutions that
includes investments in the state's water infrastructure, conservation,
ecosystem restoration, water recycling and other strategies.
Legislators and key stakeholders will address the crowd and help raise the
visibility of the water issue. Confirmed speakers include Assembly Members
Michael Villines (R-Clovis), Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), Anna Caballero
(D-Salinas) and Senator Dave Cogdill (R-Fresno). ACWA President Glen
Peterson will speak on the need for comprehensive solutions as well.
WHAT: Rally for Action on Water Now
WHEN: May 20, 2009, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: State Capitol, East Steps
The rally coincides with ACWA's 2009 Spring Conference & Exhibition this
week at the Sacramento Convention Center and surrounding hotels. Prior to
the rally, ACWA members will march en masse from the Sheraton Grand Hotel
to the Capitol.
More information about the rally and the ACWA conference is available at
www.acwa.com.
ACWA is a statewide association of public agencies whose 450 members are
responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California. For more
information, visit
www.acwa.com.
Contact Information: Contact:
Jennifer Persike
ACWA Director of Strategic Coordination and Public Affairs
916/441-4545
916/296-3981 (cell)