We are extremely pleased to introduce the CalDesal community to a new member of our growing family. Hazen and Sawyer has joined CalDesal as a Regular Member of the organization and the newest member of the CalDesal Board of Directors. Hazen and Sawyer is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in water supply and water quality projects.

Welcome to Hazen and Sawyer! Please introduce yourselves to our new member when you have an opportunity.

On April 30, the Department of Water Resources released a public review draft of the 11 Resource Management Strategies that will accompany and supplement the California Water Plan Update. There is a 30-day public comment period on the Resource Management Strategies, concluding on May 31, 2024. Public comments will be used to inform the final versions of the strategies. Comments can be submitted by using this online comment form or via email at: cwpcom@water.ca.gov.

The public review draft of the Resource Management Strategy for Desalination can be accessed through this link: Dealination (Brackish and Seawater) Resource Management Strategy (ca.gov)

At its April 2024 Executive Committee meeting, the CalDesal Executive Committee unanimously voted to approve the appointment of Lacy Carothers as the newest member of the Executive Committee.

Lacy is currently leading engineering efforts for California American Water’s Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, a comprehensive initiative designed to ensure a long-term, sustainable water supply for the Monterey Peninsula region. The project includes a state-of-the-art, 6.4 million gallon per day (MGD) desalination plant that is currently undergoing permitting, with construction anticipated to begin in October 2025.

Please congratulate Lacy on her appointment when you have an opportunity!