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Rocky Welborn has joined West Valley Water District as their new Director of Engineering. Welborn has more than 20 years of experience in engineering and operations. “On behalf of West Valley Water District, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Rocky”, said WVWD General Manager John Thiel. “His …

Westlands Water District recently announced the recipients of its 2024 Westlands Scholarship. The annual program recognizes and rewards exceptional graduating seniors from westside high schools. This year, the District will award $1,000 to twenty individuals based on a combination of academic achievements, leadership, contributions to the local community, and future …

The Monte Vista Water District (MVWD) recently announced Zoey Bahena and Denia Maldonado-Dominguez of Montclair High School have been awarded the “2024 Bruce J. Lance Jr. Water Scholarship”. Each year the board awards up to two $1,500 scholarships in Lance’s honor for his 44 years of extraordinary service to the …

Robert S. Grantham has been selected as the next General Manager for Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD). Grantham will begin in the role on June 17, 2024. Grantham most recently served as the General Manager of the Rancho California Water District. At Rancho, Grantham led efforts to define and adopt the …

Metropolitan Water District recognized four Southern California projects in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties that showcase the latest in water efficiency during their second annual One Water Awards ceremony. The projects feature major improvements to water management operations and equipment such as reusing condensation from air conditioning and …

Desert Water Agency recently announced Victoria Llort has been named Director of Public Affairs and Conservation. Llort started in her new position on April 22, and will oversee public awareness, conservation, legislative and community involvement programs for the agency. “Victoria is well-versed in the federal, state and regional water landscape, …