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Jan. 12, 2017 |
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Final California WaterFix Environmental Documents Released
After hundreds of public meetings and thousands of public comments, the state has released the final, refined environmental documents for California WaterFix, the essential effort to modernize the state's water infrastructure in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. |
New Video Shows Fiscal Year Accomplishments
| It was a busy year at Metropolitan and a fast-moving new video captures the activity. Watch the video and read the Annual Report. |
A New Study Demonstrates Feasibility of Large-Scale Regional Water Recycling Program
The study has confirmed the feasibility of a proposed project to treat and purify wastewater and distribute it to groundwater basins across the region through a collaboration between the Metropolitan Water District and the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. The program would produce water to serve 335,000 homes. |
Annual Report to the California State Legislature Released
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The report shows that since 1990, Metropolitan investments in water effiencies have totaled nearly $1.3 billion and water saved stands at more than 5.7 million acre-feet. Lowering demand has proven invaluable for the region during the prolonged dry cycle and will continue to improve Metropolitan's reliability going forward. Read the abbreviated report. Read the full report. |
Pre-Apprentice 2017 Recruitment Now Open
| Recruitment for MWD's 2017 Apprentice Program opened on Jan. 10. The Apprenticeship Program periodically establishes hiring eligibility lists for apprentice positions. The lists remain in effect for approximately two years. Recruitments to establish the lists are announced 45 days prior to accepting applications. Read the job announcement and learn more about the program. |
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Metropolitan Thanks President Obama and Congress for New Water Infrastructure Law
| The bipartisan legislation should help fund projects in California and improve monitoring and decision-making in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Read the press release. |
Metropolitan Honors Former California Department of Water Resources Director Cowin
| The board of directors recently honored Mark Cowin, the former director of the California Department of Water Resources. Cowin recently retired, after serving nearly seven years as director and more than 35 years at the agency. The board acknowledged his leadership and collaborative approach on water issues including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and the California Water Plan Update. |
New Director Seated on Board
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On Jan. 10, Charles Treviño was seated on the board of directors, representing the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. This is his second time on the board. He previously represented Central Basin Municipal Water District more than 15 years ago.
In December, 36 elementary, middle and high school students celebrated their Water is Life art, which is featured in the 2017 calendar. The students attend school in the service areas covered by Metropolitan's 26 member agencies. The art is currently on a student art exhibit traveling show throughout Southern California. |
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