District continues work with BLM for Wash Plan land exchange

The San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District is working closely with the Bureau of Land Management to complete the exchange of land necessary as a part of theWash Plansigned into law by the President last year.  A Chain of Title and environmental review have been prepared and a Mineral Potential Report completed. An appraisal of the land should be completed in three to six months. The land exchange will allow the District to expand sensitive habitat areas and water storage capabilities, while establishing degraded land for mining operations that provide $36 million in payroll annually to the region. Read More