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A Clear Commitment to America’s Waters
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Utility of the Future
relevant to the water resources utility of the future – with a focus on
technology and innovation.
The three partnering organizations – NACWA, WEF, and WERF –
continue to collaborate on this initiative, advancing individual and
shared priorities in advocacy, technical input, outreach/communica-
tions, scientific research, data collection and media relations.
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ll for Federal Action Nears Release
Drawing upon
The Water Resources Utility of the Future . . . A Blueprint
for Action
, NACWA will soon release
The Water Resources Utility of the
Future . . . A Call for Federal Action
. This new concise and visual publi-
cation defines ten tangible steps that the nation can take to realize a
shared vision for the water resources utility of the future. It will call
upon Congress, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U. S.
Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the
U.S. Department of Energy, and other key federal agencies to rethink
their relationship to the water sector, take the key actions that will
put the Utility of the Future within reach for all utilities.
The Water
Resources Utility of the Future . . . A Call for Federal Action
is slated for re-
lease at NACWA’s
National Environmental Policy Forum
in April.
Public Agencies
Represented by David W. Pedersen, General Manager
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District provides potable water,
wastewater treatment, recycled water and biosolids composting to
more than 65,000 residents in the cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas,
Hidden Hills, Westlake Village, and unincorporated areas of west-
ern Los Angeles County.
Represented by Jeremiah O. Johnson, General Manager
The Beckley Sanitary Board (BSB) is a sanitary sewer and stormwa-
ter utility serving the greater Beckley, West Virginia area.
Legal Affiliate
Represented by Rhonda Sandquist, Shareholder
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP represents local, national
and international clients in legal and lobbying matters across a wide
array of industries including real estate, hospitality, private equity,
telecommunications, technology, construction, energy, banking, fi-
nance, gaming and water.
Corporate Affiliates
Represented by William Whitson, Executive Vice President
Gresham, Smith and Partners provides design and consulting solu-
tions for the built environment that contribute to the success of na-
tional and international clients.
Represented by Scott McBeth, Director of Industry Strategy
Oracle Utilities provides a choice of applications, cross-enterprise
business processes, and solutions that help its clients meet their big-
gest challenges while delivering vital services.
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ACWA is the advocacy organization representing the interests of the clean water community. The Association’s expanding
membership creates a stronger advocacy voice for clean water utilities nationwide. NACWA proudly welcomes five new mem-
bers.
NACWA’s most powerful recruitment tool is its members. Sharing your membership experience with potential members is one of the most
effective ways to communicate the value of membership. The Association thanks all who have shared the many benefits of membership
with a colleague. If you are aware of a clean water agency or organization that would benefit from NACWA membership, please contact
Kelly Brocato, Director, Membership Development at
.
NACWA, One Voice for Clean Water – Your Voice
