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Coalition files civil rights complaint against State Water Board

Earlier this month a coalition of regional tribes, Restore the Delta, and Save California Salmon filed a civil rights complaint against the State Water Resources Control Board with the US Environmental Protection Agency. The complaint and petition seek relief for California Tribal nations and disadvantaged Delta communities. In May 2022, this same …

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Westlands names Gutierrez Interim General Manager

Westlands names Gutierrez Interim General Manager

Jose Gutierrez has been named Interim General Manager for Westlands Water District. Selected by the board of directors earlier this week, Gutierrez currently serves as the District’s Chief Operating Officer. “Gutierrez has the skillset and historical knowledge to help lead the District during this transition,” said Jeff Fortune, Board President, Westlands …

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Eight solutions move to next round in Counting Every Drop Challenge

Eight solutions move to next round in Counting Every Drop Challenge

The Bureau of Reclamation selected eight solutions to each receive $10,000 and continue in the Counting Every Drop Challenge. This challenge is seeking precipitation measurement devices that are reliable, accurate, low maintenance, and able to operate in remote areas in extreme weather conditions. The Counting Every Drop Challenge is a …

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Western Municipal Water District wins two awards

Western Municipal Water District wins two awards

The Southwest Membrane Operator Association (SWMOA) has recognized Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) for outstanding operations at the Arlington Desalter plant with two awards of distinction. The Arlington Desalter received the 2022 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award and Western Water’s operations technician, Scott McAnally, received the 2022 Outstanding Operator of …

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Lake Perris Algal Bloom at Danger Advisory

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is urging people to avoid physical contact with the water at Lake Perris’ Moreno Beach in Riverside County until further notice due to the presence of blue-green algae. People should also avoid eating fish or shellfish. A danger advisory was put in place this …

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