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The San Diego County Water Authority recently announced the appointment of Jeff Stephenson to director of water resources, where he will be responsible for regional water supply planning and long-term facilities planning. Stephenson, who has been with the agency since 1996, brings more than 27 years of experience to the …

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) closed Upper Castaic Lake Monday due to an elevated danger algal bloom advisory. DWR is urging people to avoid physical contact with water at Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County until further notice due to the presence of toxic blue-green algae. People should also …

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $10 million in funding to the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) through the Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program to support implementation of SVBGSA’s state-mandated groundwater sustainability plans in four subbasins in the region. The $10,393,900 grant …

The Mojave Water Agency Board of Directors appointed Barstow native Jesse Ramirez to represent Division 6 at a special board meeting held earlier this week. Ramirez replaces longtime board member, Jeanette Hayhurst, who retired from the board earlier this year. “Mr. Ramirez’s 44 years of experience in the water industry, …

The Rainbow Municipal Water District (RMWD) Board of Directors recently named Jake Wiley the new general manager for the district. Wiley assumes the position following the retirement of Tom Kennedy. As General Manager, Wiley will serve as the top executive leader of the District, with accountability for all District activities …

Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) recently announced the winners for its annual Write Off contest. The contest had area students write and illustrate a book that will be incorporated into classroom curriculum as part of EMWD’s education programs. For 2023, students were asked to create activity sheets that be included …