Timothy Quinn, who became ACWA executive director in July 2007, has more than 30 years of experience in California water issues. He has worked on several key policy initiatives, including the Bay-Delta Conservation Plan now under development to protect species and provide regulatory assurance to water users. He also participated in negotiation of the 2002 Sacramento Valley Water Management Agreement, the 2000 CALFED Record of Decision, the 1995 Monterey Agreement, the 1994 Bay-Delta Accord and a number of water transfer agreements. https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/contributor/timothy-quinn/rss en Law & Policy Management & Supply Fri, 05 Aug 2016 07:32:13 +0000 Timothy Quinn https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2016/08/05/why-scoring-zero-in-stress-tests-is-good-news https://www.newsdeeply.com/water/community/2016/08/05/why-scoring-zero-in-stress-tests-is-good-news Now that there is no longer a conservation mandate, many California water agencies have set themselves new rules on efficient usage. Timothy Quinn, executive director of the Association of California Water Agencies, explains the benefits.