Three new directors representing the Municipal Water District of Orange County and Central Basin and West Basin municipal water districts have joined the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Longtime Orange County water professional Karl W. Seckel succeeds Sat Tamaribuchi on Metropolitan’s 38-member board. Communications …
Read More »County of Riverside named Water Champion by Eastern Municipal WD
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has named the County of Riverside as its 2022 Water Champion for its ongoing commitment to partner on providing a more sustainable water supply future for the region. EMWD’s Water Champion Award is presented to those who show exemplary service in helping EMWD achieve its …
Read More »Unlicensed cannabis cultivators fined for discharges in Trinity River
Two Trinity County cannabis cultivators have been fined $506,813 by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board for failing to clean up sediment discharges to Trinity River tributaries that threatened fish habitat and aquatic life. The two accused growers had not responded to numerous contacts from board staff and failed …
Read More »Students win big at High Desert Water Summit
The Mojave Water Agency recently made a splash in the minds of middle and high school students at its annual Innovators High Desert Water Summit. The event was the culmination of two scholarship competitions that offered $3,000 in each winning category. The event also included water industry speakers, breakout sessions …
Read More »Sweetwater acquires NO-DES system for water main flushing
Sweetwater Authority (Authority) recently acquired a NO-DES system to support the agency’s water main flushing program, which maintains overall water quality. The Authority is the first agency in the region to purchase the water-saving equipment. Bringing the flushing program fully in-house will achieve significant cost-savings for the agency and its …
Read More »State touts $15 million investment in Central Valley water resilience projects
Last week the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) joined California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot and local officials from across the Central Valley to highlight the $15 million in grant funding recently awarded to support local water projects. “Today is all about local solutions,” said California Natural Resources Secretary …
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