The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Jamie Asbury general manager. Asbury is the first female to serve as general manager. She was IID’s Energy Department Manager previously. “We are proud to select Ms. Asbury to lead the district into a new day,” said Board …
Read More »Denham appointed general manager for San Diego Water Authority
San Diego County Water Authority has announced the appointment of Dan Denham as general manager. The Authority’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Denham, following the retirement of former General Manager Sandra L. Kerl in June. Denham has served in several leadership capacities with the Water Authority over the …
Read More »San Diego County Water Authority sues LAFCO to block separation
In an “unprecedented” move, the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) filed suit against the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission, or LAFCO, on Monday in an effort they claim is to protect the environment and to stop an “illegal rate increase”. The suit comes after LAFCO voted in favor …
Read More »Santa Margarita Water District restructures rates for San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano residents can expect to see changes on their Santa Margarita Water District bill in September thanks to a vote by the Board of Directors to approve changes to the drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater rate structure. “The cost of doing nothing puts our community in a …
Read More »EPA settles with shipping container company over Clean Water Act violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with CMA CGM, the world’s third largest shipping container company, over claims of violations of EPA’s Vessel General Permit issued under the Clean Water Act. Under the terms of the settlements, CMA CGM will pay $165,000 in penalties for claims of violations …
Read More »Built on Water Exhibit opens at Ontario Museum of History & Art
The Ontario Museum of History & Art presents Built on Water: Ontario and Inland Southern California, the new permanent exhibit that focuses on the history and future of water in the Ontario region, and brings together the story of local water agencies, regional tribes, agriculture, water conservation, and the creation …
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