Government Affairs
For more than 100 years, CVWD has been working to protect the water resources that are vital to a thriving Coachella Valley. To further that mission, CVWD employs a full-time Government Affairs Specialist as well as lobbyists in both Sacramento and Washington, D.C. to track policy and work on behalf of our customers. Here, you will find information regarding position letters the District has sent to members of the California legislature and Congress and other governing bodies whose activities affect CVWD and the way we operate to provide safe and reliable drinking water, sewer, and stormwater services.
The Legislative Platform outlines the priorities and positions CVWD’s Board of Directors has approved for the current legislative term. Throughout the year, the Board may also take additional steps to direct staff to oppose or support policy initiatives as they arise.
If you have questions regarding the District’s positions on a legislative or regulatory matter or to request the District take a position or action, please call Ms. Victoria Llort, Government and Regional Affairs Coordinator, at 760.398.2661 x 3564. You may also email Ms. Llort at vllort@cvwd.org.
Government Affairs Documents
2021-2022 Policy Platform
Legislative Position Statements & Letters
Regulatory Comment Letters
- EPA USACE Waters of the Unites States Definition - CVWD Comments - 09 03 2021
- Provisional Outdoor Standards - CVWD Comments - 08.19.2021
- Cr6 MCL Estimate of Costs - CVWD Comments - 12.31.2020
- Vaccine Advisory Committee - CVWD Letter - 12.30.2020
- Coliform Revised Total SWRCB - CVWD Comments - 12.17.2020
- Surplus Land Act Guidelines - CVWD Comments - 12.07.2020
- SAFER Draft Cost Assessment White Paper - CVWD Comments - 09.28.2020
- CV Irrigated Lands Coalition General Order RWQCB - CVWD Comments - 08.24.2020
- Risk Indicators 2.0 - CVWD supports ACWA - 08.21.2020
- Risk Assessment 2.0 - ACWA_CMUA Comments - 08.21.2020
- Toxicity Provisions SWRCB - CVWD Comments - 08.20.2020
- Perchlorate - CVWD Comments - 08.06.2020
- SAFER Fund Expenditure Plan FY20-21 - CVWD Comments - 06.16.2020
- Water Loss Standards - CVWD Comments - 06.12.2020
- WaterSense USEPA - CVWD Comments - 06.04.2020
- Cr6 White Paper - CVWD Comments - 05.14.2020
- 303(d) 2018 CA Integrated Rprt SWRCB - CVWD Comments - 04.28.2020
- USACE Nationwide Permit OIRA Submission - CVWD Comments - 03.18.2020
- Revised Lead & Copper Rule USEPA - CVWD Comments - 02.10.2020
- Indio Subbasin GSA Prop 68, Rd 3 Planning - CVWD Comments - 02.10.2020
- Draft Water Resilience Portfolio- CVWD Comments - 02.07.2020
- Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Policy - CVWD Comments - 02.03.2020
- Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Policy - VP Estrada Comments - 02.03.2020
- Manganese Turbidity SWRCB - CVWD Comments - 12.12.2019
- OEHHA Human Right To Water Tool - CVWD Comments - 11.08.2019
- CRWQCB - CVWD Comments - 10.30.2019
- Water Resilience Portfolio - CVWD comments - 08.29.2019
- Water Loss Standards Proposed Framework - CVWD Comments - 05.17.2019
- CEQA Scoping Comments re Secondary MCL Basin Plan Amendment - CVWD Comments - 05.15.2019
Current CVWD legislative positions:
Support
Federal:
S.91/H.R. 535 - Special Districts Provide Essential Services Act
H.R. 1848 - Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrow's America Act (LIFT America Act) | CVWD Position Letter
H.R. 2288 - Investing in Our Communities Act | CVWD Position Letter
H.R. 2979 - To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to extend the final maturity date of certain loans | CVWD Position Letter
State:
AB 710 (Garcia, E) - Sale of listed agricultural products: requirements for sale
AB 818 (Bloom) - Solid waste: premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes
AB 1021 (Mayes) - Imperial Irrigation District | CVWD Position Letter
SB 323 (Caballero) - validation actions for water and sewer rates
SB 594 (Glazer) - Elections: Redistricting
SB 626 (Dodd) - Department of Water Resources: Procurement Methods
Support if Amended
Oppose
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