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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 …

Ronald Sullivan, an Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) board member, was honored earlier this month for his leadership and commitment toward strengthening the National Water Resources Association (NWRA). He was recognized and received the award at the NWRA’s 85th annual conference in San Diego. Sullivan represents the Menifee and Perris …

High school students currently enrolled in grades 9-12, whether in public, private or home-schools, are encouraged to enter the Mojave Water Agency’s (MWA) Student Essay and Video Contest. This is first year a video contest is being added and students are eligible to participate in either or both contests. The …