The Sweetwater Authority (SWA) Governing Board was presented with the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) Award of Distinction for excellence in public information and communications last month. Specifically, SWA was recognized for their outreach on the Hydro Station Education Experience. The Hydro Station is located at the Richard …
Read More »Secretary Wade Crowfoot to Deliver Keynote Address at Southern California Water Conference
The Building Industry Association of Southern California Baldy View Chapter has announced the headliner for this year’s Southern California Water Conference will be Wade Crowfoot, California Secretary for the Natural Resources Agency. Crowfoot was appointed California Secretary for Natural Resources by Governor Gavin Newsom in January 2019. As Secretary, Crowfoot …
Read More »San Jose Water Makes Donation to San Jose Aspires
San Jose Water has made a $50,000 donation to San Jose Aspires, an education initiative launched by the office of San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, to support underserved San Jose high school students by getting them on a pathway to postsecondary education. San Jose Aspires enables students to overcome barriers …
Read More »Infrastructure Upgrade Begins in North Fair Oaks
Cal Water announced that work has begun on a water main replacement project in North Fair Oaks near Everest Public High School. The project is expected to be completed in September and includes installation of 1,635 feet of new 8-inch PVC water main and replacement of 57 individual customer service …
Read More »Congressman Harder Secures Millions for Central Valley Water Storage
After securing substantial support in last year’s funding package, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that this year’s water development funding bill also includes millions in funding for water storage projects which benefit the Central Valley. The bill passed the House last week on a vote of 217-197. Once the bill is …
Read More »New Seawater Intake Pumps at the Carlsbad Desalination Plant
New fish-friendly seawater intake pumps are now online at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant in Carlsbad and are being touted as among the most environmentally advanced intake pumps in the world. The three intake pumps, manufactured by Indar, are part of a broader effort to ensure the long-term …
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