On Aug. 8, 2023, the Valley Water Board of Directors certified the Fish and Aquatic Habitat Collaborative Effort’s (FAHCE) final environmental impact report (EIR). The document details how Valley Water proposes to release water from our reservoirs to balance water supply needs while also providing habitat for steelhead in Stevens …
Read More »Palm Springs adds incentives for turf removal
Palm Springs residents and businesses can now get more money when they remove their grass and replace it with drought-tolerant landscaping. In addition to the Desert Water Agency’s $3 per square foot incentive for turf removal, the City of Palm Springs will now contribute an additional $1 for conversions, for …
Read More »DWR approves groundwater plans for 10 basins
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently announced the approval of groundwater sustainability plans for 10 non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins located across California. The approved basins are East Bay Plain, East Contra Costa, Ukiah Valley, Sierra Valley, North San Benito, North American, South American, Butte, Vina, and Wyandotte Creek. These …
Read More »State awards LandFlex grants to improve groundwater sustainability
Moving to help preserve groundwater supplies for Central Valley communities, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded nearly $17 million to three groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) through the LandFlex Program. The awarded funding will be available to local growers to transition to sustainable groundwater use and protect drinking water …
Read More »State proposes allowing direct potable reuse
On Tuesday, the State Water Resources Control Board announced proposed regulations that would allow for water systems to add wastewater that has been treated to levels meeting or exceeding all drinking water standards to their potable supplies. The process, known as direct potable reuse, will enable systems to generate a …
Read More »Eastern increases rebate for turf removal
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has increased funding available for its turf removal program to $4 per square foot, the highest total it has offered in assisting customers with landscape transformations. The $4 per square foot is an increase of $1 per square foot and is in partnership with The …
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