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Last month Valley Water biologists rescued federally threatened Central California Coast Steelhead from Coyote Creek and relocated them to a more suitable environment in the Coyote watershed ahead of the drawdown of Anderson Reservoir on Oct. 1. “This is an example of Valley Water’s commitment to protecting sensitive and threatened …

During a special meeting last week, the Monte Vista Water District (MVWD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to study the removal of septic tanks from an unincorporated area of San Bernardino County and replace them with sewer service. MVWD staff recommended the Board activate the district’s latent power for provision …

The Bureau of Reclamation’s (Reclamation) Policy and Programs office is working on an effort to streamline the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance on water distribution infrastructure, including ditches and canals. Reclamation sent a letter of intent to request a “program comment” to the Advisory Council on Historic …

Nevada and California joined forces last week at the 24th annual Lake Tahoe Summit to advance the states’ shared priorities to protect and restore Lake Tahoe. The combined pressures of climate change, population growth, and increased visitation have severely strained the Tahoe basin’s transportation infrastructure system, undermining the health of …

The Department of Water Resources have released updated draft guidance for local water managers in developing state-mandated water management plans for public comment. These new elements for the urban and agricultural water management plans reflect lessons learned from the 2014 – 2017 drought, advances in water measurement technology, and a …

Master’s Coffee and Water Service announced it has acquired Hesperia’s PureRite Drinking Water.  The move follows the purchase of Glacier Pure Riverside last year. These acquisitions make Master’s the largest locally owned bottled water provider in California’s Inland Empire region. Master’s will offer coffee products and services to PureRite’s approximately …