News from CPSA

Just a few short years after the last drought, California seems to be confronting even worse conditions in less time. Earlier in the year, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in 50 of California’s 58 counties and called on all local governments to implement voluntary 15% water cutbacks. This request, however, has gone largely ignored, leading to the possibility of mandatory water restrictions in as soon as six weeks from now.

Please join us for ou CPSA Webinar on Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. with panelists John Dudek, Benefits Division Leader with Aqualine Insurance Services and Jack Leavy, Regional Vice President, Business Markets with Principal Financial Group as they walk us through the steps to making sure you business and you equity are adequately protected now and in the future.

In This Newsletter:

• State Water Board Actions to Limit Water Use for Agriculture Cause for Broader Concern
• New Pull Pump Regulations Now in Effect
• CPSA Drought Resources
• WAHC Registration Now Open
• CPSA Member Benefit: Exhibit at PSP/DeckExpo
• Upcoming Events

The California Drought:  Where We Are, Where We Going and What YOU Can Do to Help Defend our Industry to be held July 13. California is once again facing worsening drought conditions that, left unchecked, will ultimately lead to actions by local municipalities negatively affecting the pool, spa & hot tub industry as well as consumers.

In case you hadn’t heard, we’ve got some great news. We value your membership and engagement with the California Pool and Spa Association (CPSA) and remain dedicated to doing everything we can to help you be successful in your business. With this in mind, your CPSA membership benefits have grown substantially with our new affiliation with the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA).

When the Legislature reconvened in January there were hopes the Governor and Legislature – bolstered by a vibrant economic picture and healthy budget reserves – were set to tackle some of California’s most challenging issues, i.e. affordable housing, the increasing homeless situation, California’s high poverty rate, the digital divide and education funding.

One of CPSA’s primary goals over the last few years has been to create a CPSA membership and community that focuses on “what’s in it for you.”  We wanted to add such benefits as discounted educational courses, members-only webinars, and valuable session content at events like the Western Pool & Spa Show.

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, a plan for living with COVID-19 that implements stringent and slower processes for statewide response to the pandemic. The plan imposes risk-based criteria on tightening and loosening COVID-19 allowable activities and expands the length of time between changes to assess how any movement affects the trajectory of the disease.