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Tyson Neely, Orange County Water District’s (OCWD) operations manager, was recently honored by the Southwest Membrane Operators Association (SWMOA) with the 2018 Outstanding Plant Operator Award. Neely was recognized for his significant knowledge of membrane processes, his contributions to operating the world’s largest advanced water purification project for potable reuse …

Reclamation has announced that 27 watershed groups, including three in California, will be sharing $2.6 million to establish or further develop water groups to address water quantity or quality through Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) Grants. These groups will be able to use the funds to develop bylaws, a mission …

Jeffrey K. Morris, an 11-year veteran with the Bureau of Reclamation, has been named as manager of Native American and International Affairs. In announcing Morris’s new position Reclamation’s Commissioner Brenda Burman indicated that he will coordinate Reclamation’s Native American and International Affairs programs. “These programs are vital to Reclamation’s relationships …

Jack Simes, acting area manager for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Southern California Area Office, has been announced as the featured guest speaker at the upcoming 12th Annual San Bernardino County (SBC) Water Conference. The conference is slated for Friday, August 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree …

Veolia North America recently announced that it acquired from American Water Works Company, Inc., the rights to 23 of its water treatment and energy service contracts. The transaction will expand the core municipal water business of Veolia and add 110 new employees to its North America operations. “We are excited …

California American Water was recently named to the U.S. Veterans Magazine’s Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Company and Top Supplier Diversity Programs lists. The company also received the 105 percent Club Award from the U.S. Veterans Business Alliance. In 2017, 6.5 percent of California American Water’s procurement spend was …