Industry

Last week, the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley sent Governor Newsom a letter regarding the recent storms California received and proposed projects to improve the state’s water systems to support fluctuations in rainfall after years of drought. The coalition commended the administration for tackling California’s water issues with …

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has launched a standing Drought Resilience Interagency and Partners (DRIP) Collaborative, which will include members of the public. Community members and water users are encouraged to apply. Initiated by Senate Bill 552, the DRIP Collaborative will foster partnerships between local governments, experts, community representatives …

Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) held a press conference Friday with Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25) to celebrate the $3.45 million in federal funding to improve access to clean drinking water in the Eastern Coachella Valley. The funding will aid the construction of the Valley View Mobile Home Park Water Consolidation …

Current and former customers of Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) may be entitled to unclaimed money. Each year, EMWD posts a list of unclaimed monies, which are typically refunds associated with the closing of water accounts, water efficiency rebates or other fees. EMWD attempts to locate the current address and …

A federally-recognized Native American tribe and an organization founded by Farmworker Leader Cesar Chavez recently announced an agreement to form a joint venture with a private land owner that will generate water, jobs and economic development in tribal and farmworker communities in California. This collaboration is the first known strategic …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has reached an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) with Pacific Ship Repair & Fabrication Inc. over claims of Clean Water Act (CWA) violations at its facility in San Diego. Under the terms of the AOC, the company will undertake several steps …