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8.41q SEPTEMBER 19 FORUM TO FOCUS ON WATERSHED MANAGEMENT City officials and members of the community inter- ested in improved watershed management policies are encouraged to participate in a California Watershed Forum on Friday Septen bar 19, 2003, from 9:00 -5:00 p.m. in the CAL EPA Building in Sacramento. The forum will gather watershed stakeholders from around the state to a one -day meeting to discuss the future of watershed management policy in California. The forum will focus on new statewide watershed policy and the formation of the California Watershed Council, a new statewide advisory body. Watershed groups and stakeholders will be able to learn about this important policy shift in the agencies and how watershed groups can provide productive comment to state policy. A minimal fee ($15) for a box lunch and forum materials will be charged. The California Watershed Forum is sponsored by the Watershed Management Council and California Watershed Network with support from the California Environmental Protection Agency. DON'T MISS THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF WESTERN CITY MAGAZINE: "LOCAL DEMOCRACY AT RISK" AND "LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2003 ANNUAL CONFERENCE PREVIEW" • The cost of the Legislature's ever- increas- ing power over local finances and authority is high — by League Executive Director Chris McKenzie • A New Investment Option For Cities — CaITRUST offers a convenient method for cities and other local agencies to pool their assets for investments. League of California Cities 2003 Annual Conference Preview: Saving Local De- mocracy: What's Happening at the Annual Conference, Public Information Profes- sional Increases Public Awareness And Understanding, the Exposition Exhibitors and much more California Watershed Council is a partnership of state agencies, the public, regional and local watershed organizations, interested federal and local governmental agencies, tribal nations, water management organiza- tion groups, and other organizations. Its purpose is to provide advice and recommendations to Cal /EPA and the Resources Agency on the development of California's watershed programs, and to serve as a forum for problem solving. The Council will assist the Agencies in the integration and coordination of water- shed management to improve water quality, protect and restore habitat and fisheries, reduce Flooding, control erosion and sedimentation, and improve local water supply reliability through better groundwater monitoring, river corridor recreation, forestland and fuel manage- ment, and hydropower management. The Council will have an open membership - individuals who are interested in participating are welcome to join the Council and share their ideas and information. The Council will be chaired by Mary Nichols, Secretary for the Resources Agency, Winston H. Hickox, Secretary for Cal /EPA and Martha Davis who currently serves as the Co -chair of the CALFED Water- shed Subcommittee. For more information please visit www.watershed.org. • Rosenberg's Rules Of Order: Simple Parliamentary Procedures for the 21°' Century. Part II • Municipal Finance Series: Bipartisan Budget Proposal Offered a Fair and Responsible Solution to Fiscal Crisis Plus — Help Wanted: Young People for Public Service Plus — Legal Notes: When Does Your E- Mail Becomes a Matter of Public Record? All this, plus information on city jobs and businesses that provide services to cities. For over 75 years, the League's award - winning Western City magazine has been the best source of information for California city decision makers. For subscription information call: 916.658.8223, or visit the Western City Web site at www.westerncity.com. PAGE 6 /PRIORITY FOCUS Visit the League's Official Web Site-- www.cacities.org