Conservation

A collaborative project between the San Diego County Water Authority and San Diego Gas & Electric® (SDG&E) and the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, is aiming to reduce both water use and energy consumption at Balboa Park. The three partners have funded the installation of 365 high-efficiency water fixtures such as …

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Secretary Ryan Zinke, on behalf of the Bureau of Reclamation has announced grant funding for 57 communities in 15 states including 10 projects in California. The 57 projects will receive a total $3.6 million as part of the WaterSMART grants program. “This funding provides …

“Water Conservation: Rain or Shine” is the theme of the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) 2017 California State Fair exhibit. And despite the abundant precipitation the state received in Water Year 2016/17, conservation is still critically important in California. The state’s underground aquifers are still in need of replenishment and …

As of July 6, Monte Rio beach along the Russian River has been closed due to bacterial levels testing result which have shown elevated levels of both coliform and E. coli (Escherichia coli). The Sonoma County Department of Health Services, in accordance with the state Department of Health Services (DHS) …

On behalf of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has released the “Draft Fisheries Framework: Spring-run and Fall-run Chinook Salmon” for public review and are asking for public comments on the plan. Originally, the program’s Revised Framework for Implementation established a realistic schedule and guidelines …

The Soquel Creek Water District (SCWD) announced earlier this week they are the recipients of two industry awards – the “Transparency Certificate of Excellence” Award from the California Special District Leadership Foundation and from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The California Special District …