After an extensive recruiting process, Rowland Water District is pleased to welcome Myra Malner to the staff as Director of Finance. Malner has more than two decades of experience working in controllership, internal and external audits, computerized accounting software systems, and professional tax and accounting services for water utilities and …
Read More »MWD Approves Funding for Local Water Supply Projects in San Diego County
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has announced the award of $115 million in incentives for two water recycling projects planned for San Diego County that will yield an estimated 5.2 billion gallons of recycled water annually. During the board meeting earlier this week, Metropolitan’s Board of Directors voted to …
Read More »Imperial Irrigation District Files Opening Brief in CEQA Challenge
Last week the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) filed its opening brief in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County alleging violations of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). IID’s brief calls on the court to suspend the March 2019 approval of …
Read More »IEUA Recognizes July as Smart Irrigation Month
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) celebrates July as Smart Irrigation Month. The Irrigation Association® started this public outreach campaign in 2005 to educate the public on the importance of efficient outdoor water-use by implementing simple practices and utilizing innovative, efficient irrigation tools. Throughout the month of July, IEUA will …
Read More »Yuba Water Agency approves nearly $14 million for water supply and infrastructure improvements
Yuba Water Agency has announced approximately $14 million in grants and loans have been approved by the Board of Directors. The funds will go to water infrastructure upgrades, levee maintenance and Yuba County’s annual California Public Employees’ Retirement System payment. Some of the projects include: Wheatland wastewater treatment system – …
Read More »State Awards $15 Million for San Diego Regional Water Projects
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $15 million in grant funds to several regional water projects in San Diego County. The San Diego County Water Authority submitted the funding request on behalf of the San Diego Integrated Regional Water Management Program, or IRWM. “These grants …
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