Zeno Swijtink
04-03-2008, 08:49 AM
CALLS NEEDED TODAY TO SUPPORT THE WATER EFFICIENCY & SECURITY ACT!
HELP ASSEMBLY MEMBER KREKORIAN SECURE CALIFORNIA'S WATER FUTURE!*
The Planning and Conservation League (PCL) and the Environmental Justice Coalition for Water (EJCW) are sponsors of one of this year's most important pieces of legislation - Assembly Bill 2153 by Assembly Member Krekorian (D-Burbank), known as "The Water Efficiency and Security Act".
Assembly Member Krekorian's AB 2153 provides a sustainable and cost-effective way for California to accommodate new growth while maintaining water for the environment and without increasing demand on existing water supplies.
Unfortunately, AB 2153 faces significant opposition from development interests and needs your help to pass its first hearing on Monday (April 7th), in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.**
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please call TODAY to ask these key committee members to vote YES on AB 2153 in next Monday's hearing:
Call the Chair of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee
Assemblywoman Loni Hancock
Assemblywoman Hancock's office: (916) 319-2014
If you live in one of the following districts (click on the district link to check the map), your representative will vote on the bill on the 7th! Call them today (be sure to mention that you are a constituent when you call!):
Assemblywoman Loni Hancock (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=otiVoDEZSUuVaOnj0uooC58YdQxyCzZa>14th District) Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, Orinda, Albany, Berkeley, Lafayette, MoragaAssemblywoman Hancock's office: (916) 319-2014
Assemblywoman Julia Brownley (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=q4ltj3m6qXOVaOnj0uooC58YdQxyCzZa>41st District)Agoura, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Los Angeles (Castellemare, Encino, Pacific Highlands, Tarzana, Woodland Hills), Malibu, Oak Park, Santa Monica, Topanga, Westlake Village
Assemblywoman Brownley's office: (916) 319-2041
Assemblyman Felipe Fuentes (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=%2B5GYAjGgSamVaOnj0uooC58YdQxyCzZa>39th District)Los Angeles (Arleta, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Panorama City, Sun Valley, Sylmar), San Fernando
Assemblyman Fuentes' office: (916) 319-2039
Assemblyman John Laird (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=SV8e%2Bb9NcJ%2BVaOnj0uooC58YdQxyCzZa>27th District)Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Felton, Morgan Hill, San Martin, Day Valley, Gilroy, Santa Cruz, Aptos, Twin Lakes, Freedom, Pajaro, Las Lomas, Elkhorn, Castroville, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Del Rey Oaks, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley Village
Assemblyman Laird's office: (916) 319-2027
Assemblywoman Lori Saldaņa (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=k73CvoDCzGwB%2ByIDXDVQ2Q%3D%3D>76th District)San Diego
Assemblywoman Saldaņa's office: (916) 319-2076
Assemblywoman Lois Wolk (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=HqW40DXeMSKVaOnj0uooC58YdQxyCzZa>8th District)Davis, West Sacramento, Woodland, Winters, Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun, and Vacaville
Assemblywoman Wolk's office: (916) 319-2008*
TALKING POINTS FOR YOUR CALL*
THE PROBLEM
California's critical water resources are threatened by the ongoing crises in the Bay Delta, the extended drought on the Colorado River and continued contamination of groundwater basins in the state.
The expected impacts of climate change will further exacerbate our current water challenges.
Yet, while dealing with these water challenges, California must also secure water supplies to accommodate millions more residents in the coming decades.
Governor Schwarzenegger recently recognized these challenges; calling for a 20% reduction in per capita water use in California by 2020 and requesting legislation to implement this goal.* *
THE SOLUTION
AB 2153 ensures that California protects water resources for the environment and existing residents while accommodating new growth.
This innovative bill directs the California Energy Commission to adopt regulations requiring new developments to:
(A) Fully implement feasible water efficiency measures
New buildings should be "water-smart"
(B) Fully mitigate additional water demand of the development in order to secure the water supply reliability of existing residents.*
Mitigation for the impact on water reliability may include implementing water efficiency in existing buildings (with a special focus on disadvantaged communities) as well as projects to develop new water supplies that are cost effective, energy efficient, and effective even with climate change.
*
CALL TODAY & TELL CHAIRWOMAN HANCOCK TO PASS AB 2153 -- The Water Efficiency & Security Act
HELP ASSEMBLY MEMBER KREKORIAN SECURE CALIFORNIA'S WATER FUTURE!*
The Planning and Conservation League (PCL) and the Environmental Justice Coalition for Water (EJCW) are sponsors of one of this year's most important pieces of legislation - Assembly Bill 2153 by Assembly Member Krekorian (D-Burbank), known as "The Water Efficiency and Security Act".
Assembly Member Krekorian's AB 2153 provides a sustainable and cost-effective way for California to accommodate new growth while maintaining water for the environment and without increasing demand on existing water supplies.
Unfortunately, AB 2153 faces significant opposition from development interests and needs your help to pass its first hearing on Monday (April 7th), in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.**
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please call TODAY to ask these key committee members to vote YES on AB 2153 in next Monday's hearing:
Call the Chair of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee
Assemblywoman Loni Hancock
Assemblywoman Hancock's office: (916) 319-2014
If you live in one of the following districts (click on the district link to check the map), your representative will vote on the bill on the 7th! Call them today (be sure to mention that you are a constituent when you call!):
Assemblywoman Loni Hancock (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=otiVoDEZSUuVaOnj0uooC58YdQxyCzZa>14th District) Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, Orinda, Albany, Berkeley, Lafayette, MoragaAssemblywoman Hancock's office: (916) 319-2014
Assemblywoman Julia Brownley (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=q4ltj3m6qXOVaOnj0uooC58YdQxyCzZa>41st District)Agoura, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Los Angeles (Castellemare, Encino, Pacific Highlands, Tarzana, Woodland Hills), Malibu, Oak Park, Santa Monica, Topanga, Westlake Village
Assemblywoman Brownley's office: (916) 319-2041
Assemblyman Felipe Fuentes (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=%2B5GYAjGgSamVaOnj0uooC58YdQxyCzZa>39th District)Los Angeles (Arleta, Lake View Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Panorama City, Sun Valley, Sylmar), San Fernando
Assemblyman Fuentes' office: (916) 319-2039
Assemblyman John Laird (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=SV8e%2Bb9NcJ%2BVaOnj0uooC58YdQxyCzZa>27th District)Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Felton, Morgan Hill, San Martin, Day Valley, Gilroy, Santa Cruz, Aptos, Twin Lakes, Freedom, Pajaro, Las Lomas, Elkhorn, Castroville, Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Del Rey Oaks, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley Village
Assemblyman Laird's office: (916) 319-2027
Assemblywoman Lori Saldaņa (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=k73CvoDCzGwB%2ByIDXDVQ2Q%3D%3D>76th District)San Diego
Assemblywoman Saldaņa's office: (916) 319-2076
Assemblywoman Lois Wolk (D - <https://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=HqW40DXeMSKVaOnj0uooC58YdQxyCzZa>8th District)Davis, West Sacramento, Woodland, Winters, Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun, and Vacaville
Assemblywoman Wolk's office: (916) 319-2008*
TALKING POINTS FOR YOUR CALL*
THE PROBLEM
California's critical water resources are threatened by the ongoing crises in the Bay Delta, the extended drought on the Colorado River and continued contamination of groundwater basins in the state.
The expected impacts of climate change will further exacerbate our current water challenges.
Yet, while dealing with these water challenges, California must also secure water supplies to accommodate millions more residents in the coming decades.
Governor Schwarzenegger recently recognized these challenges; calling for a 20% reduction in per capita water use in California by 2020 and requesting legislation to implement this goal.* *
THE SOLUTION
AB 2153 ensures that California protects water resources for the environment and existing residents while accommodating new growth.
This innovative bill directs the California Energy Commission to adopt regulations requiring new developments to:
(A) Fully implement feasible water efficiency measures
New buildings should be "water-smart"
(B) Fully mitigate additional water demand of the development in order to secure the water supply reliability of existing residents.*
Mitigation for the impact on water reliability may include implementing water efficiency in existing buildings (with a special focus on disadvantaged communities) as well as projects to develop new water supplies that are cost effective, energy efficient, and effective even with climate change.
*
CALL TODAY & TELL CHAIRWOMAN HANCOCK TO PASS AB 2153 -- The Water Efficiency & Security Act