Robert J. Bourland was recently appointed by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to fill a vacancy on the West Valley Water District (WVWD)Board of Directors following the November 2016 election. Bourland will fill the vacancy created when Rafael Trujillo who was elected to the Rialto City Council. Bourland …
Read More »State reminds surface water right holders of April 1 deadline for information on measured water use
Water right holders in California are being reminded to file their annual water use report for 2016 by April 1. Information regarding the new reporting and measuring regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is available at the SWRCB Measurement Regulation website which explains the key provisions of …
Read More »Governor Brown announces two appointments to State Board
California’s Governor Jerry Brown has announced two appointments to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) — one being a reappointment and the other a new appointee to the water board. Tam Doduc, of Sacramento, who has served with the SWRCB since 2005 has been reappointed to the water board. …
Read More »Marin County faces an estimated $8.76 million for winter storm-related damages
Representatives of the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Marin County Parks addressed the county’s Board of Supervisors earlier this week, indicating that the county is facing an estimated $8.76 million cost to repair damage from this winter’s storms. The amount jumps to $9.9 million when reported …
Read More »New irrigated lands agricultural order signed by Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
An order addressing the serious contamination of farming areas brought about by over application of fertilizers and pesticides was recently signed by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (CCRWQCB). The order continues the 2012 monitoring and reporting requirements for nitrate and pesticides while expanding the number of ranches …
Read More »Inland Empire Regional Composting Authority earns California Water Environments Engineering Award
The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) recently awarded the Inland Empire Regional Composting Facility (IERCF) Conveyor Project with the Santa Ana River Basin Section Engineering Achievement Award. The program seeks to honor outstanding achievements within the wastewater field, improve the professional status of all personnel working in the wastewater industry …
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