[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 178 (Friday, October 8, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1078]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. AMI BERA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2021

  Mr. BERA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Regional Water 
Authority and congratulate them on their 20th anniversary.
  A reliable water supply is critical to the Sacramento region as it 
allows our families to thrive and our businesses to grow. The Regional 
Water Authority (RWA) was formed in 2001 with a focus on addressing the 
reliability, quality, affordability, and availability of our region's 
water supply. RWA is made of up cities, water and irrigation districts, 
mutual water companies, investor-owned water utilities and community 
services districts.
  Over its 20 years of work, RWA has played a critical role in 
supporting effective management of our region's water resources. From 
facilitating implementation of our region's conjunctive use program to 
reduce diversions from the American River during dry water years to 
preparing the American River Basin Integrated Regional Water Management 
Plan, RWA has served the Sacramento region well. Its work will continue 
to be critical as we face a changing climate and work towards a 
resilient water supply to support our vibrant economy.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking the Regional Water 
Authority for their 20 years of work on behalf of the greater 
Sacramento region, and I look forward to working with them over the 
next 20 years.

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