Leucadia Wastewater District (LWD) in Carlsbad is currently accepting Teacher Grant applications from schools within LWD’s service area which includes nine elementary schools as well as Diegueno Middle School and La Costa Canyon High School. Three grants of up to $2,000 per grant has been allocated for teachers in local …
Read More »SFPUC Graduates Class of 15 Interns in the Sewer System Improvement Program Cityworks Initiative
Earlier this month the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) celebrated the graduation class of 15 interns enrolled in the agency’s Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP) Cityworks initiative. The six-week endeavor is a paid internship program that provides youth from San Francisco’s Southeast neighborhoods with work-based learning and mentorship opportunities. …
Read More »Grants for Technical Assistance for Climate Smart Agriculture Programs Now Being Accepted by CDFA
Intent on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agricultural operations, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began accepting grant applications last week from organizations that can provide technical assistance to applicants for the state’s Climate Smart Agriculture programs. CDFA will award grant funds to selected organizations starting at …
Read More »HDR Expands its Water Resource Services, Acquires Sacramento-based David Ford Consulting Engineers
HDR of Omaha, NE has acquired the assets of Sacramento-based David Ford Consulting Engineers. Henceforth, David Ford Consulting Engineers will do business as HDR | David Ford Consulting Engineers. The two firms have previously worked together for federal and state (CA) clients and teamed on notable projects such as Oroville …
Read More »Groundwater Resources Association Announces their First Annual Western Groundwater Congress
The Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRAC) has announced their First Annual “super-sized” Western Groundwater Congress (WGC) for Tuesday, Sept. 25 through Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) legislation, water resources and other timely topics as well as practical hands-on workshops. The event will be held at …
Read More »Palmdale Water District Host Centennial Celebration
Historical displays, a new book detailing their 100-year history, free tacos and ice cream, a petting zoo, a car show, temporary tattoos and face painting for children, and a host of other activities were all part of Palmdale Water District’s (PWD) recent centennial celebration. The water district was fortunate to …
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