Annual Report 2024
2024 was a year of both water and fire for the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District. We saw another year of record water capture and our community also experienced
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Strengthening Water Security in the Southland San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District Captures 24.4 Billion Gallons
This extraordinary figure includes 25,525-acre feet from the State Water Project and 6,409-acre feet from in-river channel recharge. The amount can be credited to high levels of rain and snowmelt as well as the district’s efficient water capture and storage efforts in local underground aquifers.
Welcome District Director Dr. Hillary Jenkins, Division 2
The San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Hillary Jenkins to fill the vacant Division 2 position during a special meeting held on Wednesday, July
Mourning the loss of District Director Colonel David E. Raley, USAF, Retired
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of District Director Colonel David E. Raley, USAF, Retired, on Sunday, June 2, 2024, following a short illness. Director Raley
GROUNDWATER AWARENESS WEEK 100-Year Record-Breaking Water Capture Year
To celebrate Groundwater Week and California’s recent atmospheric rivers dumping inches on the southland, the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District announced its final groundwater recharge tally for 2023 which was a record-breaking water year.
District Approves Updated Strategic Plan
The District has completed a five-year strategic plan update that builds upon its 115+ years of stewardship of the Upper Santa Ana River Wash and the aquifer beneath it. The
Annual Report 2023
A record-breaking water year along with well-maintained infrastructure and key collaborations allowed the District to surpass our previous 100+ year recharge record to capture 27.79 billion gallons. The District also
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District announced its highest water recharge record of all time
Recent improvements to recharge facilities captured record levels of winter rain and snowmelt, filling the Bunker Hill basin with enough water to serve 190,000 households for one year.
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District on track to break 100-year record for recharge at 21.15 billion gallons and counting
Recent improvements to recharge facilities captured record levels of winter rain and snowmelt, filling the Bunker Hill basin with enough water to serve 190,000 households for one year.
President Henriques-McDonald elected to fill vacant position as president of ACWA-JPIA
The Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board of Directors Executive Committee has elected San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District President Melody Henriques-McDonald to serve out the