January Newsletter In October, the Governor expanded his original drought emergency declaration to the entire state, resulting in an initial 0% allocation on the Central Valley and State Water Projects. Even with December being the 19th wettest in 127 years, 2021 finished as the 42nd driest
April Newsletter As the pandemic begins to subside and things open up, the focus in the legislature has turned to the extremely dry conditions and water supplies. We can’t stress enough that 2021 is a very “Critical” Water Year. Water supplies are tight, allocations across the
March Newsletter The Exchange Contractors are facing a “Critical” Water Year in 2021. Water supplies are tight and the scrutiny on water rights is intensifying. Legislators, regulators and the public do not understand our water rights system and we must engage in preserving this valuable asset.
Virtual Membership Meeting Last month, we hosted our first Virtual Membership Meeting. Thank you to all those that attended. Dominic Dimare from ARC Strategies was our featured speaker. He provided an overview of what to expect this legislative session and some insights on the federal side.
Happy Holidays On behalf of the Board of Directors, Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And most of all, Happy New Year! May 2021 bring you health, abundance and happiness. December 14th has past, and just as our Founding Fathers outline, the Electoral College has cast their vote. This election,
Happy Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving! We hope this finds you healthy, safe and doing well. As the pandemic continues to impact our communities and economy, it is clear that Ag matters more. Farming and water relatability are essential. During COVID-19, the ECPAC has found new ways to
Vote Our country, community and industry are facing difficult times. During this historic pandemic, the Exchange Contractor’s PAC has been active and engaged: COVID-19 has not stopped our efforts. We have participated in a number of virtual fundraisers and have supported candidates that will move our