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Veteran water employee Kristin White has been selected by the Bureau of Reclamation’s Mid Pacific Region as the deputy operations manager for the Central Valley Operation Office.  In her new role, White will participate in the day-to-day functions for Reclamation’s Central Valley Project’s (CVP) water and power operations. White previously …

California Water Service (Cal Water) has announced the launch of its fourth annual Cal Water H2O Challenge along with its partner, the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The competition allows fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade classrooms in Cal Water service areas to compete against their peers for classroom cash …

Standing or pooled water and run off water don’t stand a chance anymore in two locations in Stanislaus County. Conversely, the rate of groundwater recharge in Oakdale will be increased. Decreasing the one and increasing the other are thanks to a new state-of-the-art infiltration technology from The Water Group, LLC. …

The Mammoth Community Water District (MCWD) has questioned and expressed their concern that a groundwater monitoring well under construction by Ormat Technologies Inc. for their expanded geothermal extraction project, CD IV, is insufficient and could lead to contamination or depletion of Mammoth Lakes community’s drinking water supply. “The groundwater monitoring …

The Bureau of Reclamation is looking for solutions to eradicate invasive quagga and zebra mussels in open waters especially large reservoirs, lakes and rivers. The prize competition is for 100-percent eradication of the invasive mussels in both a cost-effective and environmentally sound manner. Although the challenge consists of three stages, …

The West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors has named Robert Christman as interim general manager, effective with the appointment last Monday. Christman replaces former General Manager Matthew Litchfield. Christman has previously served in an interim role at WVWD as interim chief financial officer. He previously served as the …