Tag Archives: conservation

Last week the Bureau of Reclamation announced the selection of two California projects to receive $1 million total in CALFED Water Use Efficiency grants for fiscal year 2021. Combined with local cost-share contributions, these projects are expected to implement about $4.7 million in water management improvements during the next two …

A recent discovery of an invasive alga in the China Cove area of Newport Bay is drawing concern from officials due to the rapid growth and threat to the environment. The alga, which is native to Florida and other subtropical and tropical locales, is scientifically known as Caulerpa prolifera. This …

During a recent meeting, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) board of directors voted to provide funding of up to $19.6 million to the Santa Monica’s Sustainable Water Supply Project. The recycled water and groundwater recovery project is expected to produce up to 750 million gallons of water …

A new Headwaters Resilience Partnership has been formed to identify solutions to deal with the worsening challenges with water supply and natural resources in the local forest headwaters. The partnership, spearheaded by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District will fund proactive investments to improve the long-term health of the …

The Bureau of Reclamation announced this week that the Phase 3C of the Lower Clear Creek Floodway Rehabilitation Project has been completed, concluding the restoration of more than 2 miles of stream channel on Bureau of Land Management property below Whiskeytown Dam. “Through river restoration actions, Clear Creek has become one …

Last week the California Natural Resources Agency announced they will be awarding $28.5 million for projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and expand access to parks and green spaces in underserved areas across the state. “Access to the outdoors for all Californians is more important than ever,” said California …