ACWA Applauds Governor's Focus on Water.State Budget Proposal Shows Commitment to Fix Delta, Improve Water System SACRAMENTO Sacramento, city, United States Sacramento (săkrəmĕn`tō), city (1990 pop. 369,365), state capital and seat of Sacramento co., central Calif. , Calif. -- The Association of California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). Water Agencies (ACWA ACWA Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America ACWA Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives ACWA Administrative Careers With America ACWA Assembled Chemical Weapons Assessment ACWA American Civil War Association ACWA American Clean Water Association ) today applauded Governor Schwarzenegger's call for improvements to the state's water system and a comprehensive solution for the Delta as part of his proposed state budget for 2008-'09. "We commend com·mend tr.v. com·mend·ed, com·mend·ing, com·mends 1. To represent as worthy, qualified, or desirable; recommend. 2. To express approval of; praise. See Synonyms at praise. 3. the governor for keeping water issues high on the radar even as the state faces major budget challenges," ACWA Executive Director Timothy Quinn said. "Nearly every day there are new signs that the Delta and our water system are in crisis, and the current budget shortfall Shortfall The amount by which the capital required to fulfill a financial obligation exceeds available capital. Notes: Shortfall risk is often combated with an efficient hedging strategy created by a fund, group, institution, or individual. will not make that crisis go away. We can't wait to address our water problems - there is too much at stake for the environment and our economy." As part of his Strategic Growth Plan for the state, the governor proposed an $11.9 billion bond measure to fund investments in the state's water system, improve Delta sustainability, restore key ecosystems and expand water use efficiency efforts. "ACWA is pleased to see the governor's commitment to move forward with a comprehensive approach to water that includes investments in local resources, improvements in our water system and restoration of the Delta's ecosystem. In particular, we are pleased that the governor remains committed to improving Delta conveyance The transfer of ownership or interest in real property from one person to another by a document, such as a deed, lease, or mortgage. conveyance n. and investing in additional groundwater and surface water storage," Quinn said. "ACWA stands ready to work with the administration, the Legislature and all interested parties to make these investments as part of a comprehensive water package." 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. |
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