In an effort to supply enough water to meet customer demands, especially during times of extreme drought, Palmdale Water District (PWD) is drilling its first groundwater well in 31 years. Well 36, located north of 15th Street East at Rancho Vista Boulevard, is scheduled to be in operation by early 2023. …
Read More »Delta Conveyance faces new hurdle from Rep. Harder
Last week Representative Josh Harder announced that he has introduced an amendment alongside Reps. Garamendi & McNerney to stop the Delta Conveyance Project. This action came before the state released their Draft Environmental Impact report for the project putting a damper on what would have been a relief for Californians …
Read More »DWR releases draft environmental impact report for Delta Conveyance Project
The next major step in updating California’s water infrastructure is complete. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released their Draft Environment Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project yesterday. The release of the Draft EIR now starts the clock on the 90-day public comment period which will …
Read More »East Valley celebrates opening of Sterling Natural Resource Center
East Valley Water District recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC). “East Valley Water District made a commitment to the community to become a world-class organization and the Sterling Natural Resource Center is the fulfillment of this promise,” said Phillip Goodrich, …
Read More »San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency increases investment into state infrastructure
San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA) is investing in the Sites Reservoir and Delta Conveyance Project, critical projects that provide a buffer against severe drought like the one currently plaguing California. The Agency’s Board of Directors recently increased its contribution to the Delta Conveyance Project by $4.2 million for environmental …
Read More »Culver City Stormwater Capture Project Celebrated as a Regional Model
Officials with the West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) and City of Culver City recently celebrated the completion of the Culver Boulevard Stormwater Capture Project. The Culver Boulevard Realignment and Stormwater Capture Project advances water sustainability initiatives and addresses compliance with discharge water quality regulations in which municipalities are …
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