Conservation

Coachella Valley takes steps to increase water conservation

West Basin offers generous rebate for turf replacement program

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. …

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Imperial increases on-farm water conservation budget

Imperial increases on-farm water conservation budget

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 …

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LADWP expands water conservation rebates

LADWP expands water conservation rebates

As drought continues it’s grip on California, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is offering residential customers a reward for conserving water by increasing rebates to 25% for high-efficiency clothes washers to $500, and increasing rebates for water-efficient toilets by 65% to $250. Business customers can receive …

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Multi-agency agreement aims to improve health of rivers

State, federal and local water leaders announced broad agreement this week on measures to provide additional water flows and new habitat to help improve conditions in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta watershed. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed today outlines terms for a transformational eight-year program that would provide substantial …

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