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During last week’s meeting, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors awarded $67,000 to 17 Imperial Valley school districts for 2020-2021 through its Special Projects Grant Program. “We’re pleased to see the Special Projects Grant Program continue for so many years,” said Norma Sierra Galindo, IID Board president. “The …

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board has ordered Monterey Mushrooms, Inc. to pay $911,800 for discharging polluted stormwater into Fisher Creek, harming water quality and threatening aquatic life. The company, which is the largest grower of fresh mushrooms in North America, discharged more than 650,000 gallons of …

Building on efforts to provide support for residents during the statewide State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom suspended public water systems’ ability to disconnect water service to residences and critical infrastructure sector small businesses. The Executive Order issued last week builds on the steps already taken by …

Helix Water District announced last week that it will freeze water rates through the end of the calendar year to support customers facing financial challenges during the COVID 19 crisis. The Board of Directors voted to approve the freeze at their April 1, 2020 meeting. “Our customers’ lives and incomes …

The Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) Board of Directors on Wednesday, April 1, adopted Resolution 3112 declaring a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The declaration of a local emergency grants general manager, Craig Miller, increased flexibility to make critical operational decisions and acquire vital …

Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) has hired Jan Lee as the Assistant General Manager. Lee comes to the District with 24 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Most recently, she was the Assistant Director of Public Works—Utilities for the City of Hayward, and before that, …