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Students win big at High Desert Water Summit

Students win big at High Desert Water Summit

The Mojave Water Agency recently made a splash in the minds of middle and high school students at its annual Innovators High Desert Water Summit. The event was the culmination of two scholarship competitions that offered $3,000 in each winning category. The event also included water industry speakers, breakout sessions …

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Sweetwater acquires NO-DES system for water main flushing

Sweetwater acquires NO-DES system for water main flushing

Sweetwater Authority (Authority) recently acquired a NO-DES system to support the agency’s water main flushing program, which maintains overall water quality. The Authority is the first agency in the region to purchase the water-saving equipment. Bringing the flushing program fully in-house will achieve significant cost-savings for the agency and its …

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Kuenzi to oversee Waterboard Administrative Hearings Office

Kuenzi to oversee Waterboard Administrative Hearings Office

The State Water Resources Control Board has appointed Nicole Kuenzi to direct the board’s Administrative Hearings Office as its new presiding officer. Kuenzi succeeds Alan Lilly, who supervised the office since its inception in September 2019. She also is one of the unit’s original hearing officers. The office functions as …

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State grants $15 million to support projects in San Joaquin Valley

El Dorado receives drought resiliency grant from Reclamation

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced $15 million in grants to support projects in the San Joaquin Valley through the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Program. The awards will provide critical funding support to implement innovative, multi-benefit projects for climate and water supply resilience as California is faced with …

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