WRD Builds Newest Groundwater Monitoring Well in Manhattan BeachWRd - February 28, 2011
WRD Builds Newest Groundwater Monitoring Well in Manhattan Beach... >>
California snowpack is deepest for December in 17 yearsMercuryNews.com - Dec 28, 2010
Blessed with a brilliant blanket of early winter snow, California's snowpack is double its average for this time of year -- and the deepest it's been in 17 years.... >>
WRD Named 2010 WateReuse Institution of the YearWater Efficiency - September 13, 2010
The pre-eminent WateReuse Association has named the WRD the WateReuse Institution of the Year for 2010... >>
The Groundwater Storage InnovationsWater Efficiency - Mauy-June 2010
Albert Robles, board president of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California, can't help but be excited when he looks to the future.... >>
Assistant secretary of Interior warns of America's shrinking water supplySignal Hill Tribune - May 1, 2010
Anne Castle, an assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, says one of her priorities is to bring the water sustainability ethic to the entire country.... >>
Water Department offering you money to get rid of your lawnLong Beach Press Telegram - March 30, 2010
Long Beach Residents and businesses can apply for rebates up to $2,500 to replace water-intensive grass lawns with drought-tolerant landscapes... >>
Officials: California's Drought Far From OverKCBS Channel 2 - January 26, 2010
WRD General Manager Robb Whitaker talks to KCBS Channel 2 about California's drought ... >>
60 Minutes Report: California, Running DryCBSNews.com - December 27, 2009
A three-year drought in California is bringing a decades-long fight over water to a head, forcing tough choices. Lesley Stahl reports.... >>
California aquifers rapidly losing waterReuters - December 14, 2009
California's two main river basins and the aquifers beneath its agricultural heartland have lost nearly enough water since 2003 to fill Lake Mead... >>
Judge rules against landmark 2003 state water pactLA Times - December 12, 2009
If the tentative ruling is upheld, the agreement aimed at reducing California's reliance on Colorado River water would be voided.... >>
Encouraging rainfall across most of Californiaexaminer.com - December 13, 2009
Rain and snowfall over the past few days has made a significant dent in the water deficit around the Bay Area and California... >>
Dispelling California's water mythsSF Gate - December 14, 2009
The sweeping package of laws designed to overhaul California's troubled water system demonstrates that the Legislature can address this urgent issue in a difficult fiscal and political environment.... >>
Agencies debate merit of $11 billion water bond Malibu Times - Nov 17, 2009
The bond is part of a package of water policy bills passed by the Legislature that would set new rules for water conservation... >>
DWP report: Aging iron pipes caused water main breaks 89.3 KPCC - Nov 18, 2009
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power released a report Tuesday discussing the rash of water main breaks that took place in September and October... >>
Seeking solution to water crisisSanta Maria Times - Nov 16, 2009
n California, water policy is an issue that has produced huge conflicts and little progress over the past 30 years. As a result, many farmers have had to... >>
California's Water Situation ExplainedNews10.net - October 12, 2009
The governor and water experts, even federal judges, insist if the water system doesn't get rebuilt, California will run out of water... >>
DWP recruits JPL to investigate Los Angeles water main breaksLA Times - October 9, 2009
Scientists at the laboratory are examining whether tectonic activity might be contributing to a rise in 'major blowouts' that have flooded streets and buckled pavement.... >>
Water agency outlines plans to make area drought proofLos Angeles Wave - September 3, 2009
The state of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California is "remarkably good" despite a three-year drought, according to Albert Robles... >>
California moves toward stringent chromium 6 standard for drinking waterLA Times - August 21, 2990
California took the first step Thursday toward setting a drinking water standard for chromium 6 that could force cities and water districts to undertake costly treatment.... >>
Governor asks President to declare drought disasterUSA Today - August 25, 2990
Arnold Schwarzenegger says he wants President Obama to reconsider sending federal disaster aid to help California's drought-stricken communities.... >>
