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. Katie Evans, Director of Communications and Conservation, at 760.398.2661 x 2353. You may also email Ms. Evans at kevans@cvwd.org.
Government Affairs Documents
2021-2022 Policy Platform
Legislative Position Statements & Letters
Regulatory Comment Letters
- 2020.12.31 Comments Cr6 MCL Estimate of Costs Ltr
- 2020.12.30 Vaccine Advisory Committee ltr
- 2020.12.17 CVWD comments - Revised Total Coliform
- 2020.12.07 Surplus Land Act Guidelines comments
- 2020.09.28 CVWD comments - SAFER Draft Cost Assessment White Paper
- 2020.08.24 CVWD Comments CV Irrigated Lands Coalition General Order - RWQCB
- 2020.08.21 CVWD supports ACWA comments Risk Indicators 2.0 comment letter
- 2020.08.21 ACWA_CMUA Comment Ltr Risk Assessment 2.0
- 2020.08.20 CVWD Toxicity Comments Submittal - SWRCB
- 2020.08.06 CVWD Comment Ltr - Perchlorate
- 2020.06.16 SAFER Fund Expenditure Plan FY20-21 comments
- 2020.06.12 CVWD Water Loss Standards comments
- 2020.06.04 USEPA WaterSense comments
- 2020.05.14 CVWD Cr6 White Paper Comments
- 2020.04.28 SWRCB Cmnt Ltr 303(d) 2018 CA Integrated Rprt
- 2020.03.18 USACE Nationwide Permit OIRA Submission
- 2020.02.10 CVWD revised Lead & Copper Rule Comments_USEPA
- 2020.02.10 Indio Subbasin GSA Prop 68_Rd 3 Planning_CommentLtr
- 2020.02.07 CVWD comments - draft Water Resilience Portfolio
- 2020.02.03 CVWD Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Policy comments
- 2020.02.03 Estrada Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Policy comments
- 2019.12.12 CVWD to SWRCB re manganese turbidity
- 2019.11.08 OEHHA Human Right To Water Tool CVWD comment ltr
- 2019.10.30 CRWQCB - comment letter
- 2019.08.29 CVWD comments - Water Resilience Portfolio
- 2019.05.17 water loss standards proposed framework comment ltr
- 2019.05.15 CEQA Scoping Comments re Secondary MCL Basin Plan Amendment
Current CVWD legislative positions:
Support
S.91/H.R. 535 - Special Districts Provide Essential Services Act
SB323 (Caballero) - validation actions for water and sewer rates