Conservation

The Bureau of Reclamation, NOAA Fisheries, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have begun emergency pulse flow releases from Whiskeytown Dam into Clear Creek to benefit spring-run Chinook salmon. Flow releases will began June 20 and reach a peak of 500 cubic feet per second June 22. Flow releases will …

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) is partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, City of Lake Elsinore and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to restore aquatic habitat in Lake Elsinore. The Lake Elsinore Continuing Authorities Program 206 Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration agreement allows participating agencies …

The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District has launched a new conservation program that will bring water use efficiency to households in underserved communities. The program, Water Smart Home! allows eligible residents to select up to six water efficient devices to be installed at their home free of charge …

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 …