Conservation

Additional funding pledged to restore the Salton Sea

The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced an additional $72 million investment in restoring the Salton Sea. The latest round of funding comes from the Administration’s Investing in America agenda to expedite implementation of California’s 10-year Salton Sea Management Plan by accelerating dust suppression, aquatic-restoration, and water conservation efforts needed to …

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Three party deal saves money and conserves water

Last week a deal was struck between the San Diego County Water Authority, Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) designed to “boost water levels in Lake Mead, combat upward pressure on wholesale water rates, and create a new template for water management in the …

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State gives MWD $38 million for conservation programs

State gives MWD $38 million for conservation programs

Earlier this week, the California Department of Water Resources presented a $38 million check to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). The grant funding comes from the state’s Urban Community Drought Relief program, which has awarded over $217 million to 44 projects to help communities strengthen drought resilience and …

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