New extended water conservation goals for urban water suppliers and users have been released by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) reflecting the modifications suppliers sought earlier this year–based on specific adjustments and credits–to modify their conservation standard from the original May 2015 Emergency Regulation. The state water board …
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Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD) is currently seeking applications from qualified students for college scholarships of up to $5,000. High school and college students, studying full time, living within the district’s boundaries and pursuing a degree related to, or identified with, water are invited to apply for the annual …
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Removal in 2020 Focuses on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approval Gathered at the Yurok Reservation in Klamath in Del Norte County, California on Wednesday, were a diverse group to witness the announcement of a long-awaited agreement. Republican Congressman Greg Walden (Oregon, District 2); Democratic Congressman Jared Huffman (California, District 2); …
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State Achieves 23.9 Percent Savings of 25 Percent Goal Drought-plagued Californians continued their water conservation efforts in February but came up just short of achieving Gov. Jerry Brown’s first-ever mandatory statewide drought rules imposed last April. California’s urban residents used 23.9 percent less water this February when compared to the …
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Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD) will begin offering Spanish language Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) training for the first time beginning in May. This is an opportunity for Spanish speaking professionals to earn an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense certificate in water wise landscaping practices. The new Spanish training …
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“Water smart” has come to California’s Capitol Park with new drought-resistant landscaping. More than 76,000 square feet (approximately two acres) of the Capitol’s 40-acre park is being replaced by a comprehensive plan through the California Department of General Services (DGS). The plan calls for turf removal and multiple water efficiency …
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