Conservation

Westlands GSA to receive land repurposing grant

Westlands GSA to receive land repurposing grant

Westlands Water District Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Westlands GSA) has been selected by the California Department of Conservation to receive a Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) grant. Recognizing the importance of finding ways to repurpose agricultural land that maximizes community benefits and minimizes the impacts of a reduction in economic activity, …

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Santa Clarita Valley Water debuts “Garden Smarter”

Santa Clarita Valley Water debuts "Garden Smarter"

Santa Clarita Valley Water recently released its newest sustainable landscape resource – Garden Smarter. The new resource allows customers to learn about how to make the move to water-wise landscaping and sustainable gardening practices. Topics range from drought-tolerant planting and tree care to food gardening, fire-wise landscaping, and expert tips …

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State extends ban on watering decorative grass

Valley Water bans watering commercial, industrial and institutional lawns

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) readopted an emergency regulation last week that bans the use of drinking water for watering decorative grass (non-functional turf) in commercial, industrial and institutional areas throughout California. The regulation specifically bans watering non-functional turf, which generally is mowed grass that is not used …

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Six organizations receive ‘One Water’ awards from MWD

Six organizations receive 'One Water' awards from MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) presented awards to six organizations for their large-scale water-efficiency projects that MWD says will save more than 1 billion gallons of water over the next decade. “The transformation of daily operations for these organizations translates into long-term, sustainable change for entire communities,” …

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DWR Launches Emergency Pumping Program to Divert Flood Waters

California to pay farmers to flood fields in winter

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced it will begin an emergency program to divert high river flows away from flood-prone Central Valley communities and into groundwater recharge basins. DWR is working with local agencies and equipment vendors to provide funding and secure much-needed temporary diversion equipment, including pumps and …

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