The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) held a formal ceremony earlier this month to dedicate its newest water conservation and operational reservoir after longtime Division 3 Director Lloyd Allen. The new reservoir, located east of Calipatria, has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. In addition, the operational reservoir aids the district’s …
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The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced decisions for another 17 groundwater basin sustainability plans in California. These determinations mark ongoing progress in reaching long-term sustainability for the state’s groundwater basins, a critical water supply for millions of Californians. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) directs DWR to evaluate groundwater …
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The San Diego County Water Authority recently announced the appointment of Jeff Stephenson to director of water resources, where he will be responsible for regional water supply planning and long-term facilities planning. Stephenson, who has been with the agency since 1996, brings more than 27 years of experience to the …
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The Department of Water Resources (DWR) closed Upper Castaic Lake Monday due to an elevated danger algal bloom advisory. DWR is urging people to avoid physical contact with water at Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County until further notice due to the presence of toxic blue-green algae. People should also …
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The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $10 million in funding to the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) through the Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program to support implementation of SVBGSA’s state-mandated groundwater sustainability plans in four subbasins in the region. The $10,393,900 grant …
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The Mojave Water Agency Board of Directors appointed Barstow native Jesse Ramirez to represent Division 6 at a special board meeting held earlier this week. Ramirez replaces longtime board member, Jeanette Hayhurst, who retired from the board earlier this year. “Mr. Ramirez’s 44 years of experience in the water industry, …
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