The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award of nearly $300,000 to Hyperion Analytical LLC of Rancho Cucamonga, Intelligence Optical Systems, Inc of Torrance, and Photon Systems, Inc. of Covina, to develop innovative technologies that help support EPA’s mission of protecting human health and the environment. The grant funding …
Read More »Palmdale GM appointed to Delta Conveyance board
Palmdale Water District announced last week that General Manager Dennis D. LaMoreaux has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA) as an alternate director. “It is a true honor to be an alternate director on the DCA board,” LaMoreaux said. “The …
Read More »IID awards more than $65,000 in special district grants to local school districts
Earlier this week the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors awarded $68,300 to 17 Imperial Valley school districts for the 2021-2022 school year through its Special Projects Grant Program. “We’re pleased to see the Special Projects Grant Program continue to support our communities and our children,” said Jim Hanks, …
Read More »EVMWD Offers Free STEM Program to High School Students
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) is excited to offer a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in Public Utilities Learning Lab (STEM PULL) to local high school students in July 2021. The weeklong event is a collaboration between Riverside Public Utilities, EVMWD, Bourns Engineering, and other local organizations. During the …
Read More »OC and Serrano Water Districts recognized for PFAS water treatment plant
The American Society of Civil Engineers-Orange County (ASCE-OC) has recognized Orange County Water District (OCWD) and Serrano Water District (SWD) for their work on the Serrano Water District PFAS Treatment Plant. The agencies’ efforts to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from groundwater supplies was featured as an outstanding project …
Read More »Western announces 2021 Lois B. Krieger Water Project Grant for Educators awardees
Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) recently announced the award of more than $6,000 to 11 teachers in Riverside County through the Lois B. Krieger Water Project Grants for Educators program. Each fall, qualifying teachers can apply to receive funding for water-related classroom projects. This year’s awards include projects that focus …
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