Water Quality Advocacy – Education - Research

CICWQ is a 501(c)(6) non-profit group of trade associations representing builders and trade contractors, home builders, labor unions, landowners, and project developers working in California

CICWQ FOUNDED IN 2001 BY OUR TRADE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS:

Founder Members

The Associated General Contractors of California

Building Industry Association of Southern California

The Southern California Contractors Association

United Contractors

Major funding for CICWQ is provided by the Construction Industry Advancement Fund and the Fund for Construction Industry Advancement

CICWQ’S PURPOSE

CICWQ (Construction Industry Coalition On Water Quality) was established to protect the construction industry from the potentially devastating impact of lost revenues and reduced wages that may be caused by the rapidly evolving set of water quality regulations that are not scientifically driven or evidence-based. CICWQ represents the interests of the construction industry working on transportation, public and private infrastructure including water, sewer, flood control, and stormwater within California. Our advocacy supports public works and private commercial, retail, and single and multi-family housing development sectors.

For our member associations, companies, business owners, and stakeholders, we emphasize the impact of water quality regulations, policies, and the value of regional solutions for urban water quality improvements, and water supply reliability. With major funding from the Construction Industry Advancement Fund and the Fund for Construction Industry Advancement, CICWQ has successfully placed the construction and building industries in a position to influence the development of plans, policies, and regulations that balances the goals of clean water with the need for a healthy economy. We continue that fight today!

OUR ADVOCACY

Construction General Permit for Stormwater

Construction General Permit for Stormwater

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Post-Construction Stormwater Management

Post-Construction Stormwater Management

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Stormwater Funding Measures

Stormwater Funding Measures

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Water Supply Development and Reliability

Water Supply Development and Reliability

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What Our Members Are Saying…

Testimonials

“The training and education programs offered by CICWQ to our field workers have certainly saved many companies from costly enforcement actions. Understanding how to “do it right” has protected water quality and made our job easier. “

Russ Foster, ToR/QSD/QSP – JF Shea, Inc.

“Since its inception in 2001, CICWQ has been an important resource for construction professionals to understand the water quality regulations affecting our construction activities and sites.”

Dave Sorem, P.E. – Mike Bubalo Construction

“CICWQ has developed an effective and respected voice for the construction industry. Their reputation for thoughtful and pragmatic solutions to regulatory problems is widely recognized by policymakers throughout the state.”

Marci Stanage – Rebuild SoCal

Testimonial | Metropolitan Water District

“The cutting-edge research lead by the CICWQ team has led to important changes in the policies and direction of our water quality and water supply regulatory schemes.”

Charles Gale – Metropolitan Water District

“CICWQ’s advocacy at the state and regional level has saved our industry tens of millions of dollars in excess construction costs to comply with water quality rules.”

Shanda Beltran, Esq. – Truman & Elliot LLP

OUR LATEST NEWS

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Oct 22, 2024

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-OCTOBER 2024

Oct 22, 2024

October 2024 Update: Autumn is here, and as we prepare for the wet season, we highlight two key topics. The new 2024 CASQA Construction BMP Handbook is now available, ensuring compliance with stormwater regulations. Proposition 4, the 2024 Climate Bond, includes $3.8B for water supply protection.

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Oct 22, 2024

Sep 26, 2024

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-SEPTEMBER 2024

Sep 26, 2024

September 2024 Update: Santa Ana Regional MS4 Permit Update: CICWQ fights to cut costly, ineffective stormwater rules in the Santa Ana Region of southern California. Sites Reservoir Project in Northern California: Seeking approval of a plan to divert up to 1.5 million acre feet per year of water from the Sacramento River to increase California water supplies by adding more surface storage. California Water Watch: Lets you track daily precipitation, reservoir levels, and more across the state.

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Sep 26, 2024

Aug 20, 2024

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-AUGUST 2024

Aug 20, 2024

August 2024 Update: Revised California Construction General Permit for Stormwater – First Year Implementation Issues Presentation – 39th Annual Tri-State Seminar; Revised California Construction General Permit for Stormwater Training Workshop – August 28-29, 2024 -- San Diego, California; and the CASQA Conference in October – Sacramento – Construction General Permit for Stormwater Information and Education Sessions

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Aug 20, 2024

Jul 19, 2024

Water Quality and Supply Issues Monthly Update-JULY 2024

Jul 19, 2024

July 2024 Update: The 39th Annual Tri-State Seminar – August 5-8, 2024 -- Las Vegas, Nevada; The 18th Annual Southern California Water Conference – August 9, 2024 -- Ontario, California; The New California Stormwater Construction General Permit Workshop – August 28-29, 2024 -- San Diego, California; and the Proposed Santa Ana River Watershed Regional MS4 Permit – Construction Industry Comments.

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Jul 19, 2024