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~ CA Secretary of Natural Resources indicates that there’s a lot more that can be done ~ On July 28 of this year, Governor Gavin Newsom released the final version of the California Water Resilience Portfolio. The California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Food and …

The city of Galt has agreed to pay $110,715 to settle a case that began two years ago when 301,000 gallons of untreated sewage overflowed into Dead Man Gulch, a tributary of South Laguna Creek. The spill occurred during a power outage when a faulty alarm system failed to alert …

The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board announced that it is postponing its decision on a waste discharge permit renewal for a proposed desalination project in Orange County and requested more information from staff. The announcement comes after multiple lengthy public hearings and intense debate about the facility. Regional …

On August 6, Rancho California Water District’s  Board of Directors unanimously appointed Joseph Kuebler to fill a vacancy after long-time board member Lisa Herman resigned last month. Mr. Kuebler has a long history in water having served as a director on Eastern Municipal Water District’s Board from 1996-2018. He is …

Visitors are being urged by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SRWQCB) to avoid water contact at Prado Regional Park Lake due to the identification of harmful Algal blooms. It is highly recommended that the public and their dogs stay out of the water and avoid contact with …

Helix Water District’s new demonstration landscape, located at its administration office in La Mesa, is complete. The project beautifies the neighborhood and inspires others to install WaterSmart landscaping. The demonstration landscape includes three unique water-wise gardens on the streets around the building, including a Mediterranean garden on University Avenue, a …