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From Nemeth, Page 6
Nemeth, who worked with both Gov. Jerry Brown and Gov. Gavin Newsom, has witnessed many changes, challenges,
“There’s very little stability right now in our climate and precipitation is unpredictable. So, every year is a new challenge. Those new challenges really do two things: They highlight the deficiency of our system,
and accomplishments in state water policy. She is optimistic that SB 72 will guide the administration of the next governor, to be chosen by voters this November.
which is painful. And if we don’t have a comprehensive strategy to respond to those conditions, it gets challenging to keep people working together. It’s hard to tell people in the throes of a water emergency that we’re getting to it,” Nemeth said. “There’s a human instinct to find the one thing or the one person that’s going to solve our problems. I think the path to success is more comprehensive. We need deep reflection on our institutions about the role we can play and how we show up to start addressing these issues.”
“Governors don’t necessarily come in with a water agenda, though they often
arrive with infrastructure agendas that include water,” said Nemeth. She added that a good understanding of water is necessary. “Everyone has lots of expectations of a governor when it stops raining.” SB 72 gives both the legislative and executive branch ownership of a useful and relevant state water plan, Nemeth said. However, a delay in progress by a new administration carries serious risk.
Karla Nemeth
From PCL, Page 10
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engineering, and construction experts reviewed over 200 entries nationwide. Judges evaluated each project based on its ability to overcome challenges, contributions to the industry and community, safety performance, and construction and design quality. In Arizona, the 24th Street Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation project, delivered by PCL Construction as Construction Manager at Risk in partnership with Carollo Engineers for the City of Phoenix, was named the Arizona Water Association’s 2026 Water Treatment Project of the Year. The award was announced this spring. It recognizes excellence in water infrastructure projects that demonstrate innovation, technical complexity, and a lasting benefit to the community. The 24th Street Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation project strengthens the City of Phoenix’s water system resilience, helping mitigate the impacts of prolonged drought conditions and reductions to Colorado River water supplies. This spring, PCL Construction was a triple winner at the Canadian Construction Association National Awards ceremony held March 13. The annual awards recognize excellence, safety, and leadership in the industry. PCL received awards for Environmental Achievement, Excellence in Innovation and the Young Leader Award. PCL was recognized for its exemplary environmental work for a 10-story, net-zero mass timber educational facility, Limberlost Place in Toronto. PCL’s Beeline (digital construction optimization suite) was recognized for advancing innovation within the industry.
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