Jeff Armstrong, who has decades of experience in water management, was sworn in today as Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) newest board member. Armstrong was elected in November 2020 by the residents of Division 4 – the Perris and Menifee areas – to a four-year term that will run through …
Read More »Healdsburg resort developer fined $6.4 million for Clean Water Act violations
Sonoma Luxury Resort LLC has been fined $6.4 million by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board for discharging 9.4 million gallons of highly turbid water into Russian River tributaries and other related water quality violations. An investigation by the North Coast Water Board found that site managers consistently …
Read More »Mona Rios Elected Vice Chair of Water Authority Board
The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors on Thursday elected Mona Rios as vice chair to serve with Board Chair Gary Croucher and Secretary Jerry Butkiewicz. She is the first Latina to serve as a Board officer in the Water Authority’s 76-year history. Rios joined the Water Authority …
Read More »Estrada reappointed to California’s Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Advisory Group
Cástulo Estrada, Vice President of the Board of Directors of Coachella Valley Water District, has been reappointed to the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Advisory Group, as announced by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). “I have witnessed and experienced the deficiencies endured by our communities as they …
Read More »California Water Service Group Promotes Mike Mares to Vice President of Full Group’s Utility Operations
California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) today announced the promotion of Michael S. Mares, Jr. from Vice President, California Operations to Vice President, Operations. Effective January 1, 2021, Mares will oversee field operations for California Water Service (Cal Water), Hawaii Water Service (Hawaii Water), New Mexico Water Service, and …
Read More »Water districts partner to ensure reliable water supply for region
Last week Western Municipal Water District (Western) and the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) announced a historic partnership to ensure reliable and safe water supply to their customers. The new agreement between Western and EVMWD will provide water supply stability for both agencies as they plan for existing and …
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