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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 …

Although California’s reservoirs may finally be brimming with water, and more rain is in the forecast, Californians still need to look for opportunities to save water. Monte Vista Water District will celebrate Fix a Leak Week March 20 through 24 to help residents save both water and money. Sponsored by …

Californians clearly understand the need for water conservation. Though this winter’s epic storms have made water more abundant in previously parched California, urban Californians monthly water conservation was 20.5 percent this January (when compared to the January 2013 baseline) versus a 17.2 percent savings in January 2016. “Californians understand that …

Student art contests can provide an opportunity for children to learn about water, conservation and our dependence on this limited resource. Two Southern California water districts are now offering this opportunity to youngsters in their districts this winter/spring. Foothill Municipal Water District (FMWD), based in La Cañada Flintridge, has announced …

The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced an investment of $4.7 million in 82 independent, third-party research projects exploring next-generation farming and sustainability practices. The Almond Board’s research programs have been providing a scientific basis for best practices across several priority areas since it was founded in 1973. The …