In an effort to plan for and implement actions to increase water supply reliability, the Bureau of Reclamation has announced three funding opportunities for fiscal year 2018. Through the Department of the Interior’s WaterSMART program initiative, Reclamation is looking to leverage federal and non-federal funding to work cooperatively by encouraging …
Read More »$14.7 Million Advertising Contract Approved by Metropolitan Water Board to promote Conservation
The Los Angeles-based full-service advertising firm Quigley-Simpson & Heppelwhite has been chosen from among nine firms to produce the next water conservation campaign for Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The $14.7 million contract was approved by Metropolitan board earlier this week following an open, competitive bidding process. The three-year …
Read More »Seven California Colleges earn $10,000 grants from World Water Forum for Conservation Programs
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) announced yesterday that seven California colleges and universities have been selected to receive $10,000 grants from World Water Forum (WWF) to fund proposals to develop new water conservation and supply technologies for a more sustainable water future. WWF is co-sponsored by the U.S. …
Read More »Earth Night in the Garden Returns for a Final Year
Earth Night in the Garden is celebrating its final year with a FREE celebration that the whole family will enjoy. On Friday, April 20, 2018 from 3:00-7:00 P.M. the community is invited to join the fun with activities that celebrate Earth Day, water efficiency and an appreciation for our water …
Read More »January 2018 Statewide Conservation Data Reflects a Dismal 0.8 Percent Savings
In spite of mid-Water Year (WY) 2018 concerns of another drought and discussions of mandatory and enforceable water restrictions, the State Water Resources Control Board reported on Tuesday that the state’s water savings for January were a mere 0.8 percent versus the benchmark pre-drought year total for January 2013. The …
Read More »Western Municipal Water District completes new recycled waterline
Western Municipal Water District’s Meridian Recycled Water Pipeline project, which began in 2014, has recently been completed and was celebrated by the district’s Board of Directors, staff and regional partners earlier this week. The new recycled waterline is anticipated to save enough potable water to serve 125 households annually. “This …
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