Conservation

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) and Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD) have partnered on a grant under the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) Stormwater for Recharge Pilot Program. MWD’s Stormwater for Recharge Pilot Program was created to fund construction of new direct-use stormwater capture projects and …

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) are actively working to respond to drought and climate change impacts on native species and ecosystems. Collaborating through shared projects, funding, and research efforts, DWR and CDFW are identifying critical challenges facing salmon and using the best …

Groundwater levels have increased in most of the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) service area since 2009, according to a new report presented to the Board of Directors on April 26. The 2022-2023 Engineer’s Report summarizes the condition of groundwater supplies, need for replenishment and replenishment assessment charges (RACs). The West Whitewater River …

Facing a third consecutive dry year and responding to a new executive order from Gov. Newsom aimed at bolstering statewide water supplies, Contra Costa Water District’s Board of Directors adopted a new Drought Management Program at its April 20, 2022, meeting. The move brings the District into Stage 2 of …

Last week Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Board of Directors approved steps to voluntarily increase domestic water conservation before statewide restrictions become mandatory. The actions are part of the District Water Shortage Contingency Plan adopted last June. The plan includes six shortage levels, ranging from normal water supplies to severe shortage. …

In support of its successful On-Farm Efficiency Conservation Program, the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors has approved an increase of $3 million to the program’s 2022 budget. The action, taking during the Board’s April 12 regular meeting, designates the additional funds to be in the form of supplemental payments …