Drought

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced Thursday the public comment deadline for its Draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) has been extended from March 25 to April 1. Released Feb. 18, the DWR’s Draft GSP Emergency Regulations initiated a formal public review and comment period. The Groundwater Management Act …

Westlands Water District Accused of Misleading Investors The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a rare fine on Wednesday to the state’s largest water district. Westlands Water District was fined $125,000 for shifting about $8.3 million in expenses and other obligations to the revenue side of its ledgers and overstated the …

The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (BBARWA) was recently awarded the Certificate for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition …

Thus far many people are saying no, but with the series of storms now pounding California maybe they have spoken too soon. Historically, late spring storm patterns dubbed “March Miracles” helped ease dry spells in 1991 and 1995. With six weeks left in California’s “rainy season” the Bay Area is …

Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) will begin audio recording Board Meetings beginning in April. The Board of Directors voted last week to adopt the policy to record meetings, where the files will be available and how long EMWD will keep the files. The recordings are to ensure the public has …

Caltrans unveiled its new stormwater public education program “Protect Every Drop” yesterday. The program aims to educate Californians about the sources and pathways of stormwater pollution, and encourage motorists to reduce the pollutants that affect water quality in California. “Clean water is essential for our quality of life in California, and it’s …