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Join ACWA

Add your agency's voice to the issues shaping California water. Members gain access to advocacy, expertise, resources & networking opportunities across the state.

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Strengthen Your Voice for California Water/ Connecting California Water Agencies to Ensure the State's Water Future

ACWA is California’s largest coalition of public water agencies. For more than 115 years, we’ve brought agencies together around shared policy and legislative priorities, helping ensure the needs of communities, farms and businesses are represented at the state and federal levels. Teaser 2nd paragraph: Membership connects your agency to a statewide network of water professionals and valuable resources. Engage in ACWA’s regions and committees, access timely information and member services, and build relationships with peers and policymakers. Whether your agency is large or small, ACWA offers opportunities to stay informed, get involved and make an impact.

Your Membership. More Possibilities.

For public water agencies, ACWA membership opens ways to connect, learn and engage.

  • Strong Voice in Sacramento and D.C.

    Effective representation on the legislative and regulatory issues that matter to California’s public water agencies.

  • Expertise for Your Water Challenges

    Access expertise on water quality, local government, water management and other issues affecting your agency and the water industry.

  • Save on ACWA Events

    Receive discounted registration for ACWA-sponsored events, including our twice-yearly statewide conferences, workshops and forums.

  • Stay Informed on Critical Issues

    Get timely, informative communications about important water issues, legislation, regulations and developments affecting your agency.

  • Save Through Preferred Providers

    Access valuable programs and services through ACWA’s Preferred Provider Program, designed to help agencies save money and operate effectively.

  • Connect with Key Decision-Makers

    Build relationships with local, state and federal officials and create opportunities to engage directly with policymakers.

  • Shape ACWA’s Work

    Participate in ACWA’s active regions and committees, bringing your agency’s expertise and perspective to the issues affecting California water.

  • Keep Your Board and Staff Informed

    Receive subscriptions to ACWA News for your board of directors, general manager and up to three additional people at your agency.

  • Get Essential Water Policy Resources

    Receive ACWA’s annual Summary of Legislation, Summary of Appellate Cases and Year in Review, providing valuable information on industry developments.

  • Access Valuable Insurance Benefits

    Access health, dental, vision, life, workers’ compensation, liability, property, long-term disability and employee assistance programs through ACWA JPIA.

Join ACWA as a Public Water Agency

Connect with California’s water community, access valuable programs and services, and help shape the policies and solutions that support your agency and the future of water.

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Become an ACWA Associate or Affiliate

Gain valuable water industry insight, connect with public water agencies and industry peers, and access opportunities to promote your organization, products and services.

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“ACWA helps us stay informed, connected and engaged on the issues that matter most to our agency. The expertise, resources and relationships we gain through ACWA make a real difference in how we navigate California's evolving water landscape.”

Dave P., Shivaji. InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco