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It was an historic decision when, in 1978, the San Bernardino Superior Court determined water rights for the hundreds of original parties and assigned water users specific rules on pumping water. The decision – known of as the Chino Basin Judgment – also created the Chino Basin Watermaster to administer …

Department of Water Resources (DWR) Tribal Policy Advisor Anecita Agustinez was recently honored with a resolution from the California State Assembly for her 30 years of advocacy experience on behalf of California’s Native American tribes. Assembly Resolution 1779 was presented to Agustinez at the 51st Annual Native American Day on …

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an event on Sunday, Nov. 4 at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The first 100 visitors to The Living Desert will be giving free admission, courtesy of CVWD. …

With a resume of nearly 30 years in the water industry, Steven Moore was recently appointed as the general manager at the Ross Valley Sanitary District (RVSD) based in San Rafael. He will begin his new position effective Nov. 13. Moore was appointed to the State Water Resources Control Board …

Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman announced on Monday the appointment of Shelby Hagenauer as Reclamation’s new Deputy Commissioner. Hagenauer has upwards of 20 years of experience working in and with the federal government through positions on Capitol Hill and the private sector. Her experience includes more than a decade …

South Coast Water District (SCWD) Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Rick Shintaku as the District’s General Manager. Shintaku has served as SCWD Interim General Manager since the unexpected departure of Andrew Burnhart in February 2018. He is a registered civil engineer with more than 25 years of …