Conservation

The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced an investment of $4.7 million in 82 independent, third-party research projects exploring next-generation farming and sustainability practices. The Almond Board’s research programs have been providing a scientific basis for best practices across several priority areas since it was founded in 1973. The …

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBCWD), located in Montclair, has announced a free upcoming Winter Open House to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. This year marks the first time the district has held an evening open house. “We wanted to bring in new …

Though the 2016-2017 water year has been deluged with both snow and rain – thus far – the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) opted on Wednesday to extend the state’s existing water conservation regulations in a precautionary stance. The current rules were set to expire on Feb. 28; the …

Combining $3 million each from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) have made possible a $6 million pilot grant program for joint applications involving funding for both agricultural water suppliers and agricultural operations.  The grant funding provided in this joint …

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD) is now accepting applications for college scholarship program and invites full-time high school seniors and college students pursuing water-related studies to apply for college scholarships of up to $5,000.  Scholarships will be awarded to qualified students who demonstrate commitment and passion for water …

The Rowland Water District (RWD) recently selected three schools as recipients of this year’s EduBucks program for their creativity, dedication and commitment in developing and providing students with a water-based curriculum. “We have an extremely robust education program here at Rowland Water and the EduBucks award is an added bonus …