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With the Eastern Sierra’s snowpack at 241 percent above normal, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has declared a local State of Emergency in advance of an anticipated one-million acre-feet of runoff into the Owens Valley. Garcetti’s concern is for the potential damage to local communities, hydroelectric plants and dust mitigation …

The California Natural Resources Agency released a 10-year plan late last week for the receding Salton Sea, specifically targeting the northern and southern ends of the lake. The $383 million plan calls for an anticipated 30,000 acres of exposed, dusty lakebed to be covered by ponds and wetlands that will …

Although California’s reservoirs may finally be brimming with water, and more rain is in the forecast, Californians still need to look for opportunities to save water. Monte Vista Water District will celebrate Fix a Leak Week March 20 through 24 to help residents save both water and money. Sponsored by …

Robert J. Bourland was recently appointed by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to fill a vacancy on the West Valley Water District (WVWD)Board of Directors following the November 2016 election. Bourland will fill the vacancy created when Rafael Trujillo who was elected to the Rialto City Council.  Bourland …

Water right holders in California are being reminded to file their annual water use report for 2016 by April 1. Information regarding the new reporting and measuring regulations adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) is available at the SWRCB Measurement Regulation website which explains the key provisions of …

California’s Governor Jerry Brown has announced two appointments to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) — one being a reappointment and the other a new appointee to the water board. Tam Doduc, of Sacramento, who has served with the SWRCB since 2005 has been reappointed to the water board. …