Being hailed as a “first of its kind partnership” the Transportation Agency for Monterey County and Caltrans recently transferred 167 acres of land to the Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF) for the permanent conservation of the Elkhorn Highlands Reserve. Caltrans had purchased the property in 2008 to offset environmental impacts for …
Read More »San Diego County seeks commercial applicants for WaterSmart Landscape Efficiency Program
San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) knows that its commercial landscape efficiency program works and has opened the application process seeking some 20 commercial-scale landscapes for participation in the most recent iteration of the program. “We are looking for places to showcase significant water savings without compromising landscape quality by …
Read More »Innovative Conservation Program seeks proposals for water-saving devices and technologies
The Innovative Conservation Program (ICP) — a partnership among Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Reclamation, Western Resource Advocates, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Central Arizona Project and Southern California Gas Company – is seeking grant applications for the next generation of water saving devices and technologies. The program is designed …
Read More »Two SoCal agencies launch Santa Ana River Watershed Educational Signage Project
Sixty-four educational signs have recently been erected throughout the Santa Ana River Watershed to increase the public’s knowledge of the watershed and to help people better understand the role it plays in the community. The project is a collaborative effort between the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) and the …
Read More »Irvine Ranch public-private partnership earns Innovation Award for Energy Storage Program
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) and Advanced Microgrid Solutions (AMS) have been recognized for their public-private partnership to install the largest network of energy storage systems at a public water agency in the United States. The partnership was selected as a winner the 6th Annual Golden Hub of Innovation Awards …
Read More »OC’s North Basin Groundwater Cleanup site listed as proposed EPA federal priority
The Orange County North Basin Groundwater Cleanup site, located in the cities of Fullerton, Anaheim and Placentia, has recently been listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a proposed site on the National Priority List (NPL). The listing of the North Basin site is somewhat unique. The site …
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