NEWS & STORIES
Metropolitan Water District board votes unanimously to support ongoing planning for groundbreaking wastewater recycling project
Environmental groups applaud important step to move toward local water supplies; vote allocates $150M for Pure Water So. Cal. over next two years
Dozens of labor, tribal, conservation, and environmental justice groups urge Metropolitan Water District to prioritize funding for massive wastewater recycling project
Board approved environmental review document; next step is budget appropriation in April
Statement from LA Waterkeeper: Metropolitan Water District board votes to move Pure Water So. Calif. wastewater recycling plan forward
Board approved environmental review document; next step is budget appropriation in April
Victory at Hyperion: $20M Settlement Reached, But Still More Work Ahead
Three years after the Hyperion sewage spill, LA has finally agreed to a $20 million settlement for critical upgrades. But while this is a positive step, ensuring Hyperion’s long-term viability and justice for affected communities, there’s still much more work left to do.
California Senate Proposes $1.5 Billion for Drought-Resilient Water Supply
California Senate Proposes $1.5 Billion for Drought-Resilient Water Supply
Environmentalists Praise Decision to Terminate Ocean Water Desalination Project Off Santa Monica Bay
A big win for the environment and communities. West Basin votes to terminate the ocean desalination project.
Let’s Talk: RESTORE- How to Optimize Our Groundwater Resources
Groundwater has always played an integral role in the water supply for the region and is poised to play a primary role in our drought resiliency. Understanding the region’s groundwater journey reveals how this critical resource will secure the LA Basin’s water security for decades to come.
Let’s Talk: RECYCLE- Expanding Wastewater Purification Program
How can Los Angeles expand its successful wastewater purification programs to help move us towards water independence? Learn what it means to Recycle wastewater- the 3rd ‘R’ in our Integrated Approach to Water Management.
Let’s Talk: REUSE Investing in Multi-Benefit Stormwater Capture and Use
How can Los Angeles capture and reuse stormwater to address our climate crisis? Learn what it means to Reuse- the 2nd R in our Integrated Approach to Water Management.
Let’s Talk: The “4-R” Integrated Approach to Water Management
Our climate crisis has pushed the Western US into a Mega-Drought. How does LA adapt to this new normal?
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