Conservation

Cal Water has begun providing recycled water for Tesoro Viejo Master Mutual Water Company’s (Tesoro Viejo) customer and community needs. Cal Water operates and maintains Tesoro Viejo’s water, wastewater, recycled water, and agricultural water systems, and oversees the installation of capital improvements to expand the utility systems. With operations commencing, …

Palmdale Water District (PWD) and the City of Palmdale will host a workshop to encourage water conservation and help residents learn ways to save water. The Water-Wise Workshop: Water-Saving Tips event is scheduled for 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway in Palmdale.  It …

In response to worsening drought across the West, Southern California’s largest water wholesale supplier is calling for more conservation. Metropolitan Water District, (MWD) has started a new campaign that pays homage to the many different lifestyles that make Southern California unique, while empowering residents throughout the region to explore ways …

Proposals are now being accepted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is for the California Winter Rice Habitat Incentive Program (CWRHIP). Winter-flooded rice fields provide a significant portion of the caloric needs of ducks and migrating shorebirds in the Sacramento Valley. The CWRHIP was developed in response …

A new short-term agricultural land fallowing program in California has been announced with the aim to help slow Lake Mead’s declining water levels. The partnership among the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Central Arizona Project, Southern Nevada Water Authority, and Palo Verde Irrigation District …

Residents, businesses and agricultural producers living in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County can rake in some big cash for being water efficient. A new program announced by the County in partnership with the San Diego County Water Authority makes additional rebate funding available to unincorporated County residents for water-saving devices and …