Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) has selected Ganesh Krishnamurthy, P.E., as the new Assistant General Manager for Engineering and Operations. In this role, Krishamurthy will support General Manager Greg Thomas in accomplishing board objectives, implementing EVMWD’s strategic plan, and managing complex projects. He will directly oversee EVMWD’s water resources, …
Read More »Reclamation and California State Parks announce restoration and reopening of Birdsall Road river access
Reclamation and California State Parks today announced that the Birdsall Road access to the North Fork American River near Auburn is restored and reopened to public access and use. Birdsall Road river access is a popular launch or recovery site for non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks and rafts. It is …
Read More »Three Valleys Moving Forward with Study of Bonanza Spring in Eastern Mojave
The Board of Directors for Three Valleys Municipal Water District (TVMWD) of Los Angeles County voted last week to approve a new in-depth study that will investigate the potential environmental impacts of the Cadiz Water Project on mountain springs in the eastern Mojave Desert. The scope of the Bonanza Spring …
Read More »Water Authority Board Votes to Dismiss Certain Legal Claims Against MWD
After securing more than $350 million in “Water Stewardship Rate” benefits for the San Diego region, the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors voted last week to dismiss certain related claims against the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The Water Authority Board’s decision represents a …
Read More »Cal Water Begins New Water Main Installation to Support Los Altos Hills
Cal Water has started a water infrastructure upgrade in Los Altos Hills that will strengthen water system reliability and infrastructure resiliency. The installation of 4,032 feet of new 6-inch and 8-inch PVC water main and 37 new individual customer service connections began last week and is expected to be completed …
Read More »PWD Adds Rebate, Boosts Existing Rebates
Last week the Palmdale Water District (PWD) Board of Directors voted 5-0 to offer a new rebate of up to $150 for customers who install Weather-based Irrigation Controllers (WBICs), and to increase high-efficiency toilet and clothes washer rebates. The new rebate for WBICs, also known as smart irrigation controllers, will …
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