Tag Archives: conservation

After 12 years as the helm of Paradise Irrigation District (PID), George Barber has announced his resignation to assume the position as local manager of California Water Service’s Oroville office. He will succeed longtime manager Toni Ruggle, who will retire at the end of the month. As general manager of …

The city of Sutter Creek recently reached a settlement agreement with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (CVRWQCB) for alleged stormwater violations and has agreed to pay $86,112 and to comply with the permit requirements ensuring that no additional environmental damage takes place. The settlement action revolves around …

Tuolumne County’s alleged violations of stormwater permit requirements due to sediment discharges have been settled with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board). Tuolumne County has agreed to pay $131,464 and to comply with the permit requirements to ensure that any additional environmental damage is halted. The …

Hailing the state’s February 25.1 percent drop in water use State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Chair Felicia Marcus praised Californians for their conservation saying, “Even with a banner year for winter precipitation, Californians have continued to practice sensible conservation, with a significant drop in water use in the South …

WateReuse California recently recognized leaders in the water reuse community in seven categories for their on-going efforts in creating sustainable, locally controlled water supplies throughout the state. The awards presentation was part of the 2017 WateReuse California Annual Conference held in San Diego. Thirteen individuals, agencies and organizations comprised the …

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG) was recently awarded the 2016 Water Hero Award by the city of Santa Barbara for serving as a role model for sustainable landscape practices, as well as for their recent achievement in constructing the Water Wise Home Garden and the Island View Garden. The …