2007 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition

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1 TOWN HALL A Delta Discussion SPECIAL THURSDAY EVENING EVENT WATER STORAGE DEBATE 2007 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition May 8-11, 2007 Sacramento Convention Center & Surrounding Hotels Association of California Water Agencies Leadership Advocacy Information Since 1910

2 Connect with the Issues Senator Steinberg Keynotes Opening Breakfast, 8 9:45 a.m. Senator Darrell Steinberg Senator Darrell Steinberg will kick off the conference at the Opening Breakfast,. Steinberg is the chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee. He also serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, the Health Committee, the Environmental Quality Committee, the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources. In addition, Senator Steinberg chairs the Senate Select Committee on High School Graduation. Prior to his election to the State Senate in November 2006, Steinberg served three terms representing the 9th District of the State Assembly, which includes most of the capital city of Sacramento. Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force Chair Isenberg to Keynote Thursday Luncheon, 12:15 1:45 p.m. Phil Isenberg Delta Vision Task Force Chair The recently created Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force is charged with developing a Delta Vision to provide a sustainable management program for the Sacramento- San Joaquin Bay Delta. Additionally the task force will prepare an independent public report that will make recommendations on the sustainable management of the Delta. As chair of the task force, Phil Isenberg, former State Assembly member and mayor of Sacramento, will work with other task force members to develop a strategic plan to implement the Delta Vision by October Isenberg will present his insight on the Delta vision process to ACWA conference delegates,, during the general luncheon. Taking the Public s Pulse on Water - A Report on What They Are Thinking Friday, May 11, 8:30 10 a.m. Allan Zaremberg President & CEO California Chamber of Commerce The governor has laid out his proposal for advancing the water agenda through his Strategic Growth Plan. The Legislature is now floating its own plans for storage and conveyance. The water community is watching all of this closely and weighing in strategically. But at the end of the day, voters must be convinced that we have a water problem to be solved. When you turn the tap and the water flows, convincing Californians that a crisis is around the corner could be a tough sell. What does the public really think about water in 2007? The California Chamber of Commerce is leading an effort to answer that question. Allan Zaremberg, president and CEO of the Chamber will present the latest research findings. 2 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

3 Delta Vision Discussion Noon - 1:30 p.m. Key state cabinet secretaries Linda Adams, California Environmental Protection Agency (invited); Michael Chrisman, California Resources Agency (invited); and A.G. Kawamura, California Department of Food & Agriculture will keynote the Wednesday Luncheon. Each speaker will present their insights into the Delta Vision process and discuss other water initiatives their specific agency is currently involved with. Does California Need More Buckets? The Debate on Surface Storage 2:15-3:45 p.m. The governor has proposed it, the water community has longed for it, and most opinion leaders believe new surface storage is essential to protect California s future, but will it ever happen? Can we determine which projects are most beneficial and move ahead to build them? If we build them, who will pay? We have more questions than answers, but 2007 is setting up to be the year that we find those answers. This debate between Lester Snow, director, California Department of Water Resources and Dr. Peter Gleick, president and co-founder, Pacific Institute will explore the pros and cons and perhaps get us on our way one way or another. Tom Philp, senior associate editor and Pulitzer Prize winning editorial writer for the The Sacramento Bee, will moderate what promises to be a lively debate :50 a.m. Region Issue Forums Make it Personal: The Do s and Don ts of Contacting Your Legislator Hosted by ACWA Region 4 and the ACWA Outreach Task Force This Region Issue Forum will look at the best and least effective ways for communicating with your legislator. Hear the experiences and advice from those working in and around the capitol. Learn tips for successful outreach from some of our 2006 Outreach Award winners :50 a.m. Barriers to Transfers: If It s That Important, Why Isn t It Easier? Hosted by ACWA Region 2 This Region Issue Forum will examine the political, regulatory/legal, technical and environmental barriers to both interbasin and intrabasin water transfers and what can be done to remove them. Conjunctive use and delta conveyance issues also will be explored. Statewide Issue Forum 10-11:50 a.m. Just What Is the State s Plan For Flood Control? California has over 5 billion in bond funds to upgrade flood protection facilities. Legislative proposals for creating sound policies related to flood protection in California will be the focus of this panel. You will learn about what the experts think and hear their thoughts on how they plan on accomplishing their goals. ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

4 The Delta Connection Part I: Defining a New Delta Statewide Issue Forum 10-11:50 a.m. Through new science and solution processes we are learning new things about the Delta. Currently there are at least six processes underway to zero in on the key problems and sort out the best solutions for creating a sustainable Delta for all its uses. This program will be a download on all things related to the Delta now under way to help you get up to speed on where things are and where we are going. This will include: The new Public Policy Institute of California report, Envisioning a Future for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Bay-Delta Conservation Plan Delta Vision CALFED Stage One Bay-Delta Protection Commission Moderator: Randy Fiorini ACWA President Speakers include: Linda Fiack Director Delta Protection Commission Ellen Hanak Research Fellow and Director of the Economy Program Public Policy Institute of California Karen Scarborough Undersecretary California Resources Agency Joe Grindstaff Director CALFED Bay-Delta Program John Kirlin Executive Director Delta Vision Tom Zuckerman Co-Counsel Central Delta Water Agency Part II: A Delta Discussion - What it Means to Us & How to Fix It Town Hall 2:15-3:45 p.m. This session will pull the experts together from Part I for an open, town hall discussion with conference attendees, where you can pose questions to the expert panelists. Jay Lund, professor, civil and environmental engineering department, U.C. Davis will join the panel for this session. He was one of the authors of the PPIC study on the Delta. 42 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

5 Toasts, Tales & Tributes to Our Friend Steve Hall, p.m. Hyatt Regency Sacramento 1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Board of Directors invites you to attend a retirement celebration for executive director Steve Hall. Steve has led ACWA for the past 15 years and has served as a leader in California water policy for more than 30 years. This event will honor Steve s many achievements and contributions, working side by side with ACWA members. The event will include: Cocktails Dinner Special program to honor Steve Music & dancing to the sounds of The Answer (See reverse for details.) The ACWA Water Law and Policy Scholarship In lieu of resolutions or proclamations to honor Steve, the ACWA Board encourages contributions to the new ACWA Water Law and Policy Scholarship. This scholarship will recognize graduate students who are majoring in law, policy or public administration and have a focus or concentration in water resources. Qualified students are selected based not only on scholastic achievement, but also on the individual s commitment and motivation to his/her chosen vocation. In addition to contributions from ACWA, funds also will be raised throughout the water community. Please contact Sheri Van Wert at sheriv@acwa.com for more scholarship information. Additionally, you are invited to submit a card, letter, note or video message to express your thoughts, memories and favorite stories about Steve. Please submit these no later than May 1 to ACWA, 910 K Street, Ste. 100, Sacramento, California 95814, Attention: Avon Angeles. Event questions: Call Paula Currie at or paulac@acwa.com. IMPORTANT: See reverse for RESERVATION GUIDELINES ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

6 Thursday Evening Dinner Party Details Reservation Guidelines... Toasts, Tales & Tributes to Our Friend Steve Hall 1. Seating is limited. 2. A ticket is required for this event (Business cards cannot be accepted). 3. No tickets for this event will be sold on site. 4. Those that preregistered for a package will receive an requesting an RSVP to this event. Those individuals that do not RSVP will not be guaranteed dinner seating. 5. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The Answer at Thursday s Party Thursday Evening Dinner Party, 7-11 p.m. The Answer is a popular variety dance band, with emphasis on all the favorite classics from the 70s and 80s. Consisting of four musicians they have been performing together for over 30 years. They were the house band for LA radio station ARROW 93 Classic Rock performing at all their promotional events for 8 years. This afforded them the opportunity to perform with some of the biggest names in Classic Rock. They have appeared at Disneyland, Knott s Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, The Beliagio Hotel, The Hard Rock, House of Blues, as well as performed for numerous celebrities including a special night of recognition for George Lucas at Paramount Studios and the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. These very seasoned and personable performers, with their state of the art equipment and magnificent tight sound, are a favorite everywhere they perform. 6 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

7 Albert A. Webb Associates Alliant Insurance Services Bartle Wells Associates Basin Water, Inc. Black & Veatch Blue Cross of California Blue Oak Energy, Inc. Boyle Engineering Corporation Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. (CDM) CH2M Hill Contractor Compliance & Monitoring, Inc. Cucamonga Valley Water District El Dorado Irrigation District ESA, Environmental Science Associates ACWA would like to thank its 2007 Spring Conference & Exhibition Sponsors. GEI Consultants, Bookman-Edmonston division Geoscience Support Services, Inc. Hatch & Parent, A Law Corporation HDR SWRI Katz & Associates Kearns & West Krieger & Stewart, Incorporated, Consulting Engineers Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard, A Law Corporation Lincoln Financial Advisors Mojave Water Agency MuniFinancial MWH Americas, Inc. Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss California Water Science Roundtable Hyatt Hotel, Sacramento Monday, May 7, 2007 This Regional Cooperative Water Program (CWP) Stakeholders Roundtable will bring together local, state and federal officials, water organization leaders and other stakeholders from California together with USGS representatives to discuss USGS water data and science programs. This roundtable will provide information about the CWP and the National Streamflow Information Program (NSIP) to those who depend on the data and interpretive investigations and to generate ideas for improving and extending these programs. This roundtable meeting requires a separate registration fee from the ACWA Conference. The agenda and registration will be available by March 16. For more information visit Northern California Power Agency Oakdale Irrigation District Psomas Rancho California Water District Reeb Government Relations, LLC Sonoma County Water Agency TruePoint Solutions URS Corporation Waterman Industries West Yost Associates Weston, Benshoof, Rochefort, Rubalcava & MacCuish Willdan Winzler & Kelly Consulting Engineers WorldWater & Power Corporation To find out if your organization qualifies to be a sponsor, contact Lori Doucette, lorid@acwa.com, or Monet Vela, monetv@acwa.com, (916) This roundtable is cosponsored by the Interstate Council on Water Policy, the Association of California Water Agencies, and the United States Geological Survey. ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

8 The Professional Connection Joint Attorneys & Water Trends Program 10 11:50 a.m. Liability Issues Regarding Water Reuse Water reuse is, and will be, a critical factor in water providers and basin and watershed managers arsenal of tools to continue to supply water for all beneficial uses. However, water reuse can trigger potential liability both for personal injury and property damage claims under state law. This panel will discuss policy issues regarding water reuse, and raise awareness of the legal risks for use and supply of recycled water on the environment and on the consuming population. Attorneys may earn 1.75 hours of general MCLE credit. Attorneys Programs 2:15 3:45 p.m. Can Water Suppliers Extricate Themselves from Land Use Planning Battles? Water has become one of the current weapons of choice used by no-growth activists. In order to support their claims of inadequate water supplies for growth, some activists engage by filing a myriad of legal challenges against various water supply programs and projects, including those solely intended for increasing water supply reliability. This panel will identify issues and discuss major legal cases, including the Vineyard, OWL Foundation, and State Water Resources Control Board cases. Attorneys may earn 1.5 hours of general MCLE credit :50 a.m. SWRCB Water Rights Fees: Case Review and Implications The Third District Court of Appeal held that the regulations adopted to implement new water rights fees imposed by the SWRCB were unconstitutional and ordered the board to revise its fee regulations and determine if refunds were necessary. This panel will explain the background, legal issues and holdings, and describe the implications of the case for water rights holders and other water users. They will also discuss proposed legislative solutions and how the board might restructure the regulations. Attorneys may earn 1.75 hours of general MCLE credit. 2:15 3:45 p.m. Eminent Domain: Project and Acquisition Planning in Light of Recent Legislation Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions involving the use of eminent domain have resulted in a flurry of activity in legislatures across the nation, including California. This panel will explore the varied legislative and initiative responses and how the new laws will affect your agency s project acquisition and planning. This will include project and acquisition planning for property being condemned to minimize construction and acquisition costs, including claims of severance damages. Attorneys may earn 1.5 hours of general MCLE credit. 8 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March 2007 Finance Programs 10-11:50 a.m. Optimizing Capital Expenditures - A Financial Prioritization Model 2:15 3:45 p.m. Economic Environment and Strategies For Borrowing 10 11:50 a.m. Financial Investments - What Is Still Out There? Getting Better Returns in the Current Economic Environment CPAs may receive continuing education credit by attending these finance programs. Human Resources Programs 10 11:50 a.m. Discipline 101 Learn how to write a letter of intent, conduct a Skelly hearing, arrive at and communicate the final decision, and implement the appeals procedure. Learn what not to do regarding at-will employee discipline. This will be particularly helpful to new human resources professionals and an enlightening refresher to those who don t handle much discipline. 2:15 3:45 p.m. Anti-SLAPP Motions in Employment Litigation Employers who are dragged into court have an important tool to dispose of lawsuits at the pleading stage, avoiding the costs and delays of lengthy

9 litigation. A broad motion to strike is authorized against SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) lawsuits, i.e. lawsuits brought primarily to chill the valid exercise of the constitutional right of freedom of speech. Learn from experienced litigators how to utilize anti-slapp motions as an efficient and cost-effective resolution of employment-related litigations. 2:15 3:45 p.m. New and Improved Salary and Benefits Survey! The ACWA Salary Survey Subcommittee is completely redesigning the survey. It will now be available on the web with a fabulous query function. The new survey will be demonstrated at this interactive session. Come to learn how to get what you want in the format you want! This will also be your final opportunity to provide input into the outcome of the final product. These human resource programs may count as electives towards JPIA s Human Resources Certification Program for HR professionals. Water Trends Programs 10-11:50 a.m. Liability Issues Regarding Water Reuse Water reuse is, and will be, a critical factor in water providers and basin and watershed managers arsenal of tools to continue to supply water for all beneficial uses. However, water reuse can trigger potential liability both for personal injury and property damage claims under state law. This panel will discuss policy issues regarding water reuse, and raise awareness of the legal risks for use and supply of recycled water on the environment and on the consuming population. This program session has been accepted for the California Department of Health Services water treatment/distribution contact hours. 2:15 3:45 p.m. Reducing Greenhouse Gasses: Boon or Bust for Water Agencies? Landmark California climate change legislation, AB 32, mandates reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels. To achieve this goal, water agencies may be required to calculate their emissions and possibly reduce them as well. Conversely, by implementing renewable energy alternatives, water agencies may benefit if a carbon trading market develops. This program will outline the details of AB 32 and explore the potential impacts and benefits to water agencies. This program session has been accepted for the California Department of Health Services water treatment/distribution contact hours :50 a.m. Salinity Management: Regulatory Changes Drive Creative Solutions Salinity is increasingly a driver for urban and agricultural water agencies and wastewater treatment agencies, affecting how they operate and work together to create sustainable solutions. How are agencies throughout the state addressing emerging regulations, managing salinity in groundwater and surface water supplies, and preempting further migration of salinity that impacts agriculture and drinking water? Regulators, policy makers, and utility managers will discuss growing salinity concerns, potential long-term solutions, creative partnerships, and what agencies are presently doing to address important financial, technical and policy issues. This program session has been accepted for the California Department of Health Services water treatment/distribution contact hours. 2:15 3:45 p.m. Aquatic Invasion Invasive species issues throughout the country and how California can effectively address this increasingly severe problem will be the focus of this panel of experts. Programs are subject to change without notice. Visit ACWA s Web site for the latest Spring Conference & Exhibition News Association of California Water Agencies Leadership Advocacy Information Since ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

10 Preliminary Conference Agenda Monday, May 7 8:30-10 a.m. ACWA/JPIA Workers Compensation Subcommittee 10:15-11:45 a.m. ACWA/JPIA Executive Committee 1:15-2:30 p.m. ACWA/JPIA Town Hall Meeting 3-5 p.m. ACWA/JPIA Board of Directors 5-6 p.m. PROGRAM TOPIC KEY: Attorneys - offers Continuing Legal Education while discussing important legal issues to the water community Finance - public agency finance topics Human Resources - offers JPIA HR Certification while discussing a variety of staffing & personnel issues Water Trends - technically oriented topics in water While these programs may offer education credits, all attendees are encouraged to attend. ACWA/JPIA Board of Directors Reception Tuesday, May 8 8-8:30 a.m. ACWA/JPIA Continental Breakfast 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. On-Site Registration (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.) Preregistration (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.) 8-9:45 a.m. Watershed Storm Water & Flood Management Subcommittee 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ACWA/JPIA Seminars 10-11:45 a.m. Water Conservation Subcommittee Water Quality Safe Drinking Water Subcommittee Noon - 2 p.m. Sponsored Committee Lunch Break 1-2:45 p.m. Clean Water Subcommittee Finance Committee Energy Committee Membership Committee Scholarship Subcommittee Water Recycling Subcommittee 2-4 p.m. SDLF Special District Administrator Certification Test 2-4:15 p.m. Ethics Training 3-4:45 p.m. Communications Committee Groundwater Committee Local Government Committee Water Management Committee 5-6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ACWA Registration 8-9:45 a.m. Opening Breakfast - Senator Darrell Steinberg California State Senator 8 a.m. - Noon & 1:30-5 p.m. Exhibit Hall 10-11:50 a.m. Attorneys CLE/Water Trends Program: Liability Issues Regarding Water Reuse Exhibitor Technical Presentations Finance Program: Optimizing Capital Expenditures - A Financial Prioritization Model Human Resources Program: Discipline 101 Region Forum: Make it Personal: The Do s and Don ts of Contacting Your Legislator Statewide Issue Forum: Delta Panel, Part I - Defining A New Delta Water Trends Program: Liability Issues Regarding Water Reuse Noon - 1:30 p.m. General Luncheon - A.G. Kawamura, Secretary California Dept. of Food & Agriculture - Linda Adams (invited) Secretary, California EPA - Mike Chrisman (invited) Secretary, California Resources Agency 1:45-2:15 p.m. Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall Dessert Break sponsored by Krieger & Stewart, Inc., Consulting Engineers 2:15-3:45 p.m. Attorneys CLE Program: Can Water Suppliers Extricate Themselves from Land Use Planning Battles? Exhibitor Technical Presentations Finance Program: Economic Environment and Strategies for Borrowing Human Resources Program: Anti-SLAPP Motions in Employment Litigation Irrigation Districts Caucus Town Hall Meeting: Delta Panel, Part II - A Delta Discussion: What it Means to Us and How to Fix It Water Trends Program: Reducing Greenhouse Gasses: Boon or Bust for Water Agencies? 2:15-4:30 p.m. Ethics Training 4-5 p.m. Regions 1-5 Business Meetings 4-5:15 p.m. California s Water Series Screenings 4-6 p.m. Legal Affairs Committee 7:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ACWA Registration 8-9:15 a.m. Networking Continental Breakfast 8:15-9:45 a.m. Federal Affairs Committee 9:45 a.m. - Noon Ethics Training 10-11:50 a.m. Attorneys CLE Program: SWRCB Water Rights Fees: Case Review & Implications Energy Committee Program Exhibitor Technical Presentations Federal Projects Subcommittee Finance Program: Financial Investments - What is Still Out There? Getting Better Returns in the Current Economic Environment Region Forum: Barriers to Transfers: If It s That Important, Why Isn t it Easier? Statewide Issue Forum: Just What is the State s Plan for Flood Control? 10 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

11 The Ethics Connection Water Trends Program: Salinity Management: Regulatory Changes Drive Creative Solutions 11:50 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Prize Drawing in the Exhibit Hall 12:15-1:45 p.m. General Luncheon - Phil Isenberg, Chair Delta Vision Blue Ribbon Task Force Clair A. Hill Agency Award for Excellence Presentation 1:45-2:15 p.m. Dessert Break sponsored by Krieger & Stewart, Inc., Consulting Engineers 2:15-3:45 p.m. Anadromous Species Task Force Attorneys CLE Program: Eminent Domain: Project and Acquisition Planning in Light of Recent Legislation Exhibitor Technical Presentations Human Resources Program: New and Improved Salary and Benefits Survey! Irrigation Districts Caucus Water Forum Debate: Does California Need More Buckets? The Debate on Surface Storage Water Trends Program: Aquatic Invasion 4-5 p.m. Regions 6-10 Business Meetings 4-5:15 p.m. California s Water Series Screenings 6-7 p.m. Reception 7-11 p.m. Thursday Evening Dinner Party - Toasts, Tales & Tributes to Our Friend Steve Hall - Entertainment by dance band The Answer Friday, May :30 a.m. ACWA Registration 8:30-10 a.m. Hans Doe Forum Breakfast sponsored by Boyle Engineering Corporation - Allan Zaremberg, President California Chamber of Commerce Programs are subject to change without notice Monday, May 7 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. California Water Science Roundtable 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 8 ACWA/MWH Golf Tournament sponsored by MWH Americas, Inc. 1-5 p.m. CVP Water Association Members & Board of Directors Conduct & Ethics Training for Water Agency Officials No Additional Cost with conference registration fees The ethics training course will be offered at three times: Tuesday, May 8, 2 4:15 p.m., 2:15 4:30 p.m., 9:45 a.m. Noon The topics to be covered include: Responsibilities of office Proper use and safeguarding of agency property and resources Conflict of interest Gift of public funds Financial interest disclosure Due process requirements Incompatible offices Brown Act Compensation and expense reimbursement All public officials taking office on or after January 1, 2006, must receive his/her initial training within one year of the first date of service. Subsequent training is required for a minimum of two hours every two years thereafter. OTHER EVENTS 1-6 p.m. Water Education Foundation Board of Directors 4:30-7:30 p.m. Colorado River Board of California 6:45-8:15 a.m. San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Water Committee ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

12 The Exhibitor Connection Looking to Exhibit? If you would like to reach key decision-makers in the water community in a short amount of time, ACWA exhibitions are the answer. Space sells out quickly, so reserve your space by contacting Melissa Hensley at (888) or melissah@acwa.com. A conference attendee gathers helpful information in ACWA s exhibit hall. A Welcome Reception will be hosted Tuesday, May 8, from 5 6:30 p.m. Join vendors from around the United States and abroad as they welcome ACWA conference attendees to another great event. Use this opportunity to make connections and relax before the start of an event-filled week. The ACWA Exhibit Hall will be open again on, 8 a.m. Noon and 1:30 5 p.m., and, 7:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. This is your opportunity to find solutions that your organization needs to meet the challenges ahead. Several exhibitors are once again sponsoring a variety of refreshments for your enjoyment in the exhibit hall: Morning coffee services provided by Alliant Insurance Services. Ice cream break, following lunch on, provided by Krieger and Stewart, Incorporated Engineering Consultants. Shop & Compare Products and Services Does your organization have a purchasing agent or other staff person that would benefit from a trip through the exhibit hall? If so, Advantage pricing is only 50 and Standard pricing is 75. (See page 14 for pricing option explanation.) They can shop and compare a wide range of products and services in a quick and easy manner. To register, you may use the conference preregistration form in this packet. This registration entitles you to visit the exhibit hall on the day indicated only. Other conference sessions require an additional fee. (See page 15 for complete pricing.) 12 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March 2007 Prizes Prize drawings will be held, following lunch, and, at 11:50 a.m. for: Conference registration and two nights lodging at the headquarters hotel for the ACWA Fall Conference & Exhibition scheduled for December in Indian Wells. (Estimated value: 750) Cash prize drawing donated by various exhibitors (past cash prizes have ranged from 300 1,000). Exhibit Hall Hours: Tuesday, May 8 5-6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception 8-10:30 a.m. Coffee service 1:45-2:15 p.m. Ice cream break Cash and prize drawings 7:30-9 a.m. Coffee service 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Cash and prize drawings

13 The Hotel Connection GET REGISTERED! Hotel cut-off is: April 16, 2007 For some time ACWA has experienced problems with housing at our semiannual conferences, due to the fact that some agencies and/or individuals have booked a block of hotel rooms without registering for the conference and have then canceled those rooms the week of the conference. This practice has become expensive for the Association and inconvenient for our attendees. As a result, at the November 17, 2006, ACWA Board of Directors meeting, the ACWA Board adopted a new conference hotel housing policy. Effective for the 2007 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition the following policy will apply: ACWA hotel room reservation forms will be required to make hotel room reservations. Hotels will not accept online or phone reservations. Individuals must be registered for the ACWA conference in order to receive a hotel room reservation form. The hotel room block(s) will open February 20, Early Bird conference registrants will receive the hotel room reservation form at that time. All other registrants, depending on when they register for the conference, will receive the forms within 10 business days after their conference registration has been processed by ACWA s IT department. Hotel room reservation forms will be sent via , if provided, or U.S. mail. We regret that ACWA cannot fax hotel reservation forms to attendees. Hotel reservations will be verified against the ACWA conference registration list. Any reservation made outside of this housing policy will be subject to the hotels regular room rate and availability. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! Map of Local Hotels iscovery Museum s old Rush History Center otel go Museum 2nd St 3rd St OLD SACRAMENTO Embassy Suites Hotel Crocker Park Crocker Art Museum 4th St Railroad Museum Visitor Center CA Military Museum 5th St Vagabond Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza Wells Fargo History Museum 5th St Westfield Downtown Plaza Amtrak Station 6th St Chinatown L St K St J St I St H St G St F St CAPITOL MALL CAPITOL AVE Leland Stanford Mansion Q St P St O St N St Cesar E. Chavez Plaza K Street Mall International Hostel Best Western Sutter House Capitol Park STATE CAPITOL Cathedral CA Museum for History, Women and the Arts Roosevelt Park Esquire IMAX Theatre Hyatt Regency Travelodge Sterling Hotel Sheraton Grand SACRAMENTO CONVENTION CENTER 1 D O W N T O W N 14th St Inn Off Capitol Park 15th St Holiday Inn Express Quality Inn Memorial Auditorium Residence Inn at Capital Park 16th St 17th St Econo Lodge 18th St Desert Sand Motel 19th St Sacr Nato Clarion Hotel Mansion Inn Governor s Mansion Sacramento Convention & Visitor ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

14 Registration Information SAVE MONEY ON YOUR REGISTRATION Everyone who attends the conference must register and pay the appropriate registration fee. You can lower your conference registration fees in a number of simple ways: Package Registration Available to ACWA public agency and individual members, affiliates and associates only: by taking advantage of this special deal, you will save 107 over registering for each option separately. The same registration and meal combination will cost you an additional 150 if you wait to purchase this on site. Package registration includes Tuesday night s opening reception, your registration fee for the entire conference, and one ticket to all meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner). The package is only available until April 13. Team Discounts Organizations registering three or more delegates at one time can receive a 20 discount off the total of each registration. Payment and registrations must be received together to receive this discount. This discount does not apply to exhibit hall only registrations. Registration Deadline The registration deadline is April 13. After that date, you must register on site. Registration may be paid with a check or charged on your Visa or MasterCard. Online Registration Registration is also available online by visiting ACWA s Web site at: Substitutions/Refund Policy Substitutions can be made but must be requested in writing prior to April 13. After that date, they will need to be handled on site. Refund requests may be made by phone, but must be confirmed in writing to the ACWA office. Handling charge of 50 on all registration refunds and credit vouchers. No spouse / companion registration fee refunds. No cash registration fee refunds after April 6. Credit vouchers will be issued April Meals will be refunded until 4:30 p.m., April 13. There will be no refund transactions made during the conference. No refunds after April 13. Who Is Eligible For ACWA Advantage Pricing? The following people are eligible for ACWA Advantage pricing: Any ACWA member organization s officers/directors. Any employee on an ACWA public agency member, affiliate or associate organization s payroll. Any ACWA board member whose fee is paid for by a member agency. Any state or federal administrative or legislative personnel in elective, appointive or staffing positions. Staff of ACWA/JPIA, Water Education Foundation and California Water Awareness Campaign. Any individual or honorary life member. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a part of ACWA, contact Lori Doucette at (916) or lorid@acwa.com. Name Badges Name badges must be worn to attend all conference events. Badges may be checked at the doors. Information for the badges will be taken directly from conference preregistration forms, making it vital that complete, accurate and legible information be on the form. Deadline for returning forms to assure badges will be prepared is April 13. Badges will be available only for those who register for the conference. Name badge support is sponsored by Bartle Wells Associates, Independent Public Finance Advisors. Note: If you have a disability that may require accommodation to assure your full participation, please contact Ellie Meek of the ACWA staff to discuss your needs. Registration Hours: Tuesday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. On-site registration and preregistration 6-8 p.m. Preregistration only For information on hotel reservations, see page 13. Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 8-9:30 a.m. 14 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

15 ACWA 2007 Spring Conference & Exhibition Preregistration Preregistration deadline is April 13, Those received after April 13 will be returned, regardless of postmark. Deadline to receive refund voucher is April 13. See page 10. There is a 50 handling fee on all cancellations prior to this date. Fill in Completely - Please Print/Type Clearly Name on Badge to Read Title Organization Address City State Zip Phone: ( ) Attendee Address: Confirmation Address: **Team Discount (92) (You must register 3 people at one time to qualify. Discount does not apply to registrations for exhibit hall only.) MEAL FUNCTIONS Spouse/Companion (30 fee if attending) FAX: ( ) Conference Registration (21) *See page 10 for pricing option explanation (Meals not included) Advantage* Standard* Spouse/Companion (Non-refundable) (22) Credit Card Payment Information Please charge my fee to my credit card: Credit Card Number: Exp. Date: Amount: Signature: Preregistration PACKAGE ACWA public agency members, affiliates & associates only (Includes registration and all meals. IMPORTANT: Please see RESERVATION GUIDELINES for Thursday Dinner on page 6) (Does not include spouse registration) Not available on site. (20) Preregistration Daily Conference Registration Preregistration On Site Amount (Meals not included) (Advantage) (Standard) (Advantage) (Standard) Tues., May 8/Wed., May 9 (23) Thurs., May 10/Fri., May 11 (24) Exhibit Hall Only Registration Preregistration On Site Amount (Exhibit Hall access ONLY) (Advantage) (Standard) (Advantage) (Standard) Tues., May 8 (27) Wed., May 9 (25) Thurs., May 10 (26) Opening Breakfast (30) Luncheon (31) Networking Continental Breakfast (35) Luncheon (32) Dinner (33) Seating is limited. First come, first served Friday, May 11 Hans Doe Forum Breakfast, sponsored by Boyle Engineering Corporation (34) Ethics Training Registration (Choose ONE - No additional fee required if registered for conference.) Quantity Make checks payable to ACWA, and send to: ACWA, P.O. Box 2408, Sacramento, CA FAX (916) or (916) Do not fax AND mail this form. Questions? Contact ACWA at (916) , toll free (888) , or events@acwa.com. Please check all that interest you. Attorneys (T1) Human Resources (T3) Finance (T2) Small Agencies (T4) Groundwater (T7) Water Supply (T8) Other (please list) Preregistration OFFICE USE ONLY - SC07-2 E PKG B T DATA On Site (435) (665) (40) Amount On Site Amount (38) (43) (23) (43) (75) Tues., May 8; 2-4:15 p.m. (50) Wed., May 9; 2:15-4:30 p.m. (51) Thurs., May 10; 9:45 a.m. - Noon (52) (38) **See above. Team Discount TOTAL 20 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition News, March

16 Important Dates: APRIL 6: Last day to receive a cash refund of your conference registration, less 50 handling charge APRIL 13: Last day to preregister for the conference. After this date, you can register on site at the ACWA conference registration desk at the Sacramento Convention Center. APRIL 13: Last day to receive a credit voucher refund of your conference registration, less 50 handling charge 910 K Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA Register Online: