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December 12, 2023-Conservation. Turning salty groundwater into fresh drinking water
As an Olivenhain Water District Director, I recently toured the South Coast and Sweetwater Water Districts to learn how they turn salty groundwater into fresh drinking water. OMWD is investigating if it's an environmentally sound and cost-effective way to add to our water portfolio. Stay tuned.
Posted on 12 Dec 2023, 19:54 - Category: News
December 1, 2023-Water Authority Saves Money and Water in Three-Party Water Deal
I am OMWD’s representative on the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors. On December 1, the Authority announced a landmark water exchange designed to boost water levels in Lake Mead (saving Colorado River Water and combating upward pressure on wholesale water rates). The agreement is projected to save a projected $15 million to $20 million from our wholesale water rates.https://www.sdcwa.org/water-authority-saves-money-and-water-in-three-party-water-deal/
Read More...Posted on 01 Dec 2023, 21:09 - Category: News
November 30, 2023- Association of California Water Agencies Conference
This week, I attended the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) statewide conference. The photo below is from the keynote address by California Secretary for Environmental Protection Yana Garcia. I attended conference programs, including updates to state ethics laws, water project financing agreements, and lawsuits against manufacturers of chemicals contaminating specific drinking water resources. It’s also a great way to meet other water agency directors and other water professionals to share ideas.
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Posted on 31 Nov 2023, 11:38 - Category: News
November 11, 2023-Batiquitos Lagoon Luiseño Band of Indians Speaker
Thank you, Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation, for today's Speaker Series with Teacher, Storyteller, and Writer Cathleen Chilcote Wallace of the Luiseño Band of Indians. She is keeping her native traditions and stories alive.
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Posted on 11 Nov 2023, 07:29 - Category: News
October 28, 2023- Colorado River Aqueduct Tour
On October 27th and 28th, I attended an inspection tour of the Colorado River Aqueduct system sponsored by the Metropolitan Water District. It started at Hoover Dam and ended at the aqueducts that supply water to our farmers, homes, and businesses. It gave me a great appreciation for what it takes to provide reliable water supplies to our communities. Thanks to the women and men who keep it going 7/24.
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Posted on 28 Oct 2023, 08:29 - Category: News
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