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President Donald Trump signed the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 into law Oct. 23 at the White House as lawmakers who played roles in crafting the bipartisan bill looked on. The legislation is the second important federal infrastructure bill to become law in less than three weeks. The new …

More than 300 school districts and individual schools serving low-income communities throughout California are eligible to apply for $9.5 million worth of grants to increase access to safe drinking water. The grants are available for a range of projects, but the schools and school districts confronting issues related to lead …

This past weekend East Valley Water District (EVWD) was joined by more than 300 local officials and community members to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC), a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility in Highland. EVWD General Manager/CEO John Mura kicked off the celebration with remarks on how …

Staff for the state and regional water boards are racing against the clock to implement erosion control measures following the enormous Carr Fire that burned through Shasta and Trinity counties this past summer. Native seeds must take root before the rainy season starts to limit sediment damage to creeks and …

West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) hosted the 20th annual Water Harvest festival this past weekend drawing nearly 1,100 people. The WBMWD board of directors honored local businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact through their commitment to water reliability during an awards ceremony at the event. “Our …

Following an extensive executive recruitment, the Board of Directors of the Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) has selected Edwin R. Pattison of Modesto as the new general manager for the district. The recruitment process included a series of facilitated stakeholder meetings and interviews with a group of highly qualified candidates following …