Water-wise landscaping continues to be a priority for Californians as we potentially face more drought conditions including longer periods of drought and increased hot temperatures. Two water-wise landscaping exhibits re currently available at California Fairs – one at the California State Fair in Sacramento and the other at the Orange …
Read More »$5.9 Million Irrigation Distribution Improvement Project underway in La Quinta
Construction is underway on a $5.9 million Irrigation Distribution Improvement Project in Riverside County’s La Quinta. Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) recently began the project to replace aging irrigation infrastructure and continue the District’s effort to ensure a sustainable groundwater supply. The La Quinta Irrigation Distribution Improvement Project will increase …
Read More »Southwest Membrane Operators Honor Orange County Water District’s Operations Manager
Tyson Neely, Orange County Water District’s (OCWD) operations manager, was recently honored by the Southwest Membrane Operators Association (SWMOA) with the 2018 Outstanding Plant Operator Award. Neely was recognized for his significant knowledge of membrane processes, his contributions to operating the world’s largest advanced water purification project for potable reuse …
Read More »Eastern Municipal Water District receives Reclamation Grant for Large Diameter, Raw Water Pipeline
Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) will be breaking ground in late 2019 or early 2020 for the construction of a large diameter raw water pipeline in the San Jacinto Valley thanks to $750,000 in grant funding from the United States Bureau of Reclamation. The recent announcement of the award from …
Read More »California Water Service Submits New Infrastructure Improvement Plan for Oroville District
California Water Service (Cal Water) recently submitted an Infrastructure Improvement Plan for the Oroville District for years 2019-2021. The plan was submitted to an independent state agency and a separate state watchdog, the Office of Ratepayer Advocates, for review and approval. In submitting the plan on July 2, Cal Water …
Read More »Toro Launches Land. Water. Thrive. Initiative to Foster Water Use Efficiency, Sustainable Practices
Honoring a commitment to helping customers and communities worldwide enhance the beauty, productivity and sustainability of the land, The Toro Company is proud to introduce its new Land. Water. Thrive. initiative. The initiative is part of the Greenspace Enhancement Grant Program and The Toro Foundation is contributing up to $1 …
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