Jose Gutierrez has been named Interim General Manager for Westlands Water District. Selected by the board of directors earlier this week, Gutierrez currently serves as the District’s Chief Operating Officer. “Gutierrez has the skillset and historical knowledge to help lead the District during this transition,” said Jeff Fortune, Board President, Westlands …
Read More »Eight solutions move to next round in Counting Every Drop Challenge
The Bureau of Reclamation selected eight solutions to each receive $10,000 and continue in the Counting Every Drop Challenge. This challenge is seeking precipitation measurement devices that are reliable, accurate, low maintenance, and able to operate in remote areas in extreme weather conditions. The Counting Every Drop Challenge is a …
Read More »Western Municipal Water District wins two awards
The Southwest Membrane Operator Association (SWMOA) has recognized Western Municipal Water District (Western Water) for outstanding operations at the Arlington Desalter plant with two awards of distinction. The Arlington Desalter received the 2022 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award and Western Water’s operations technician, Scott McAnally, received the 2022 Outstanding Operator of …
Read More »Lake Perris Algal Bloom at Danger Advisory
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is urging people to avoid physical contact with the water at Lake Perris’ Moreno Beach in Riverside County until further notice due to the presence of blue-green algae. People should also avoid eating fish or shellfish. A danger advisory was put in place this …
Read More »Katz appointed to LA Board of Water and Power Commissioners
Nurit Katz has been appointed to the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners. Katz, the Chief Sustainability Officer for UCLA, was appointed to the Board by Mayor Eric Garcetti, and will be the fifth member of the all-female city commission. Katz fills the Board position left vacant when …
Read More »Partnership aims to protect regional watersheds and drinking water system
San Jose Water (SJW), Inc. recently announced it has formed a strategic partnership with the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council (SCCFSC) to provide a series of technology solutions supporting SJW’s commitment to environmental stewardship and water resources management. With a focus on reducing wildfire risk and creating a consortium to …
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