The State Water Resources Control Board released the statewide water conservation data for the month of June earlier this week which reflects the state’s residents and water districts are still attuned to the need for water conservation. The good news comes in spite of the record-setting precipitation that occurred in …
Read More »West Basin Municipal Water District grants available for water stations at public facilities
A new program to fund and encourage water bottle filling stations at public facilities has been initiated by the Carson-based West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin). The district is now accepting applications for grants up to $1,000 maximum, per eligible applicant, for public facilities throughout the district 17 cities …
Read More »Collaboration for Balboa Park water-use efficiency upgrades to save both water and energy
A collaborative project between the San Diego County Water Authority and San Diego Gas & Electric® (SDG&E) and the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, is aiming to reduce both water use and energy consumption at Balboa Park. The three partners have funded the installation of 365 high-efficiency water fixtures such as …
Read More »Grants for WaterSMART small-scale water efficiency projects announced by Bureau of Reclamation
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Secretary Ryan Zinke, on behalf of the Bureau of Reclamation has announced grant funding for 57 communities in 15 states including 10 projects in California. The 57 projects will receive a total $3.6 million as part of the WaterSMART grants program. “This funding provides …
Read More »Water conservation is not a thing of the past – see DWR’s State Fair exhibit for new ideas
“Water Conservation: Rain or Shine” is the theme of the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) 2017 California State Fair exhibit. And despite the abundant precipitation the state received in Water Year 2016/17, conservation is still critically important in California. The state’s underground aquifers are still in need of replenishment and …
Read More »Russian River has elevated levels of coliform and E. coli bacteria; Monte Rio beach closed
As of July 6, Monte Rio beach along the Russian River has been closed due to bacterial levels testing result which have shown elevated levels of both coliform and E. coli (Escherichia coli). The Sonoma County Department of Health Services, in accordance with the state Department of Health Services (DHS) …
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