In 2020, the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) and Western Municipal Water District (Western) announced a historic partnership to provide water supply stability for both agencies as part of their plans for existing and future service demands across the region. As part of this partnership, EVMWD was able to …
Read More »Western Municipal opens grant applications for educators
Applications are now open for Western Municipal Water District’s (Western Water) annual Lois B. Krieger Water Project Grants for Educators (Krieger Grant). The Krieger Grant program funds creative classroom projects that actively engage students in water-related classroom projects that further student understanding of water and its vital role in the …
Read More »Asbury selected to serve as general manager for Imperial Irrigation District
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 …
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