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 …
Read More »State rolls out plan to implement “Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life”
A new draft plan for water conservation in California was rolled out this week by the Department of Water Resources, the State Water Resources Control Board, the Public Utilities Commission, the Department of Food and Agriculture and the Energy Commission toward achieving long-term, efficient water use and meeting drought preparedness …
Read More »East Bay collaboration provides permanent protection to watershed land
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 …
Read More »Five south Orange County water districts combine resources to open second water treatment plant
Looking to provide increased water supply reliability, improved water quality, sustainability and efficiency along with protection during emergencies, five south Orange County water districts have banded together to open a second water treatment plant. Irvine Ranch Water District and the Moulton Niguel, Santa Margarita, Trabuco Canyon and El Toro water …
Read More »Eastern Municipal Water District board member honored at National Water Resources conference
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 …
Read More »Mojave Water Agency issue call for submissions to student essay and video contest
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 …
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