Conservation

Student art contests can provide an opportunity for children to learn about water, conservation and our dependence on this limited resource. Two Southern California water districts are now offering this opportunity to youngsters in their districts this winter/spring. Foothill Municipal Water District (FMWD), based in La Cañada Flintridge, has announced …

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 …