desert water agency board of directors: James Cioffi - Elect Michael Paduano Desert Water Agency
- 10/01/13 01:48 PM
STATE AND LOCAL EXPERIENCE Michael is an active member of the California and Nevada Water Works Association and the American Water Works Association. AWWA & The California-Nevada Section of AWWA are two associations linked together by a common belief and a common passion: Safe and Reliable Drinking Water.
As a member of the Legislative Committee, Local Governmental Relations Committee and Property management Committee for the California Association of Realtors (CAR), Michael helped and observed in advancing public policy objectives in the California State Legislature in Sacramento, including sponsoring, supporting and opposing state legislation.
WATER CONSERVATION I … (0 comments)
desert water agency board of directors: Desert Water Agency Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Springs
- 09/17/13 05:02 AM
ENHANCING PUBLIC AWARENESS I want to make the public aware of what we are doing and what needs to be done. Thus, I would encourage the DWA board of directors to have all of our meetings televised on channel 17 government television. If the public is informed, together we can do more. Education and information go hand-in-hand. Our elected offices, such as Palm Springs City Council and many other commissions and boards, are televised on government cable television channel 17. This transparency helps raise awareness of issues and lets us know what our elected officials are doing in an open, publicly-elected … (0 comments)
desert water agency board of directors: Desert Water Agency
- 09/17/13 04:52 AM
WATER QUALITY Would you drink water from the tap? The Agua Caliente Cahuilla Band of Indians is suing the DWA, believing the DWA has been negligent in protecting the quality of our water. A water quality study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey found higher levels of contaminants in Coachella Valley aquifers compared to the rest of the State. (Desert Groundwater Dirtier Than Most, Desert Sun, Jan 14, 2013) We cannot sit idly by as the aquifer continues to be depleted and water polluted. The purpose of the DWA is to provide clean, reliable and safe water.
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desert water agency board of directors: Elect Michael Paduano Desert Water Agency Board of Directors 2013
- 09/06/13 09:59 AM
WATER CONSERVATION I believe we can do more with a valley-wide regional water conservation plan. Our five water agencies have unique needs throughout the valley, and so do our businesses and homeowners. The Coachella Valley Regional Water Management Group is helping to address our water and planning needs. I offer a one-stop-shop website where you can find classes, rebates and events that are close to your home: www.CoachellaValleyConservation.com Once I am elected, I would like to have unique programs for water conservation, with these questions in mind: Is city government and planning commissions working closely enough with our water agencies? Can … (0 comments)
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