On Feb. 23, Metropolitan will host a technical conference to present the results of 13 projects and studies that were conducted through the Foundational Actions Funding Program. As part of Metropolitan's long-term water resources strategy, projects funded under this pilot program help reduce barriers to future resource production of groundwater, recycled water, seawater desalination, and stormwater.

The conference is open to all who are interested. Participants may attend in person or via webinar.

Lake Oroville and Oroville Dam in Butte County are part of the State Water Project, which provides about 30% of the Southland's water supplies. A new page on Metropolitan's website has updated information about recent events at the Oroville facilities and Metropolitan's support for this vital part of California's water delivery system.

View the page, read the H2outlook Blog, and watch a state Department of Water Resources video of the ongoing repair work.

GM Jeff Kightlinger was featured recently on KNBC-TV’s News Conference public affairs program. The interview with host Conan Nolan covered a range of issues including California's water conditions, drought, federal water legislation, California WaterFix, and the need for ongoing conservation.

On Feb. 14, three new members representing the Central Basin Municipal Water District and the city of Glendale were seated on the board of directors. Bell Gardens City Councilmember Pedro Aceituno and real estate broker Phillip D. Hawkins will serve as Central Basin's representatives, joining Glendale City Councilmember Zareh Sinanyan as the city’s representative. Read the press release.