Tag Archives: conservation

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 …

Fourteen agencies and organizations have been awarded grants totaling nearly $18 million for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve water and energy use efficiency according to new information from the state’s Department of Water Resources (DWR). The smallest grant is $28,445; the largest is $3 million. The awards …

Another spate of winter rain storms may be present in Southern California this week but it won’t halt the need for Angelenos to continue saving water and to make it a life-long habit. And that’s the message a new retro designed advertising campaign launched by the Metropolitan Water District of …