MONTEREY, CA--(Marketwire - May 6, 2010) - The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) today presented its 2010 Excellence in Water Leadership Award to Walter J. Bishop, general manager of Contra Costa Water District.
Bishop, who steps down from his post this month after 17 years, was recognized for his significant contributions to California water, including overseeing design and construction of Los Vaqueros Reservoir, participating in key negotiations on Delta policies and founding a center for water and wastewater that has educated dozens of California water leaders.
"This award is ACWA's way of recognizing leadership and contributions that make a lasting difference in California water," ACWA President Paul Kelley said. "Wally Bishop truly embodies the spirit of building a world of difference. Over the course of his 35-year career in California water, he has built coalitions, advanced solutions in the Delta, trained new leaders in water management, and fought tirelessly for statewide water solutions.
"Wally's contributions to California water will be remembered for years to come, and we are pleased to present this award to such a deserving recipient," Kelley said.
The Excellence in Water Leadership Award -- Building a World of Difference® recognizes groups or individuals that have made a remarkable and visible contribution to California water. The award, sponsored by Black & Veatch Corporation, was presented at the ACWA 2010 Spring Conference & Exhibition, which continues through Friday at the Portola Plaza Hotel in Monterey.
ACWA is a statewide association of public agencies whose 450 members are responsible for about 90% of the water delivered in California. For more information, visit www.acwa.com.
Contact Information:
Contact:
Jennifer Persike
ACWA Director of Strategic Coordination and Public Affairs
916/441-4545
916/296-3981 (cell)
