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Six adult quagga mussels have been found in the Angeles Tunnel, the connector between Pyramid Lake and Elderberry Forebay, effective Dec. 8. The discovery marks the first time the small, non-native freshwater mollusk has been found in State Water Project (SWP) conveyances since the species was first discovered in California …

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is partnering with the United Way of the Desert to initiate a new Help2Others Customer Assistance Program to provide assistance with water bills for low-income customers, effective Jan. 1. Customers who meet eligibility requirements can receive a one-time credit of $50 on their water …

Unpermitted dredge and fill operations in the San Gabriel River at Follows Camp, a former campsite and RV park, by the City of Industry in May 2012 has resulted in a $5 million settlement between the city and Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board). The city …

The Madera Irrigation District (MID) has recently earned the “District of Distinction” accreditation from the California Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF). The award recognizes MID for its achievements in the areas of governance, transparency, finances, and board conduct. MID is one of 33 special districts to receive this distinction of …

New waste discharge requirements for timber harvest activities conducted by the Humboldt Redwood Company were adopted earlier this week as part of comprehensive action plan to control sediment in the Upper Elk River watershed.  The Elk River, one of the primary tributaries to Humboldt Bay and an important salmon spawning …

A unique partnership between the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and the John Muir Land Trust (JMLT) will protect in perpetuity 604-acres of cattle ranch land owned by the Carr family for more than a century. The new partnership will allow for the land to be preserved as watershed …