ACWA launches California Water Professionals Appreciation Week
CALIFORNIA, SEPT 25, 2017 -- The state's first-ever Water Professionals Appreciation Week will launch Oct. 7 as part of a new annual designation intended to highlight water industry professionals and local public water agencies role in ensuring safe and reliable water, wastewater, and recycled water in California.
Established by Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 80, approved by the Legislature on Sept. 13 and chaptered on Sept. 19, Water Professionals Appreciation Week runs from Oct. 7-15. Participating organizations include the Association of California Water Agencies, WateReuse California, California Municipal Utilities Association, California Association of Sanitation Agencies and California Water Association. The California Water Environment Association also is a partner in the effort.
ACWA has developed a toolkit for use by water agencies that wish to participate in Water Professionals Appreciation Week. The new toolkit is available on ACWA's website here.