Downey Brand Files Amicus Curiae Brief in SB 610 Case on Behalf of the Association of California Water Agencies

In a case with potentially far-reaching impacts, the First Appellate District Court of Appeal is hearing a challenge to a Water Supply Assessment prepared under SB 610 (O.W.L. Foundation v. City of Rohnert Park, A114809). Language in the trial court's ruling suggested that a Water Supply Assessment relying on groundwater is valid only if the public water supplier tracks historic and future groundwater pumping by all users of groundwater in the entire basin or subbasin. Downey Brand's brief on behalf of ACWA argued against such an interpretation of SB 610 and explained why such a broad and painstaking approach is costly, impractical, and contrary to the best management techniques used by water agencies. To view the brief, please click here:  Amicus Curiae Brief

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