District issues its first Scrappy Award
Recognizing excellence in innovation, collaboration and efficiency, the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District has issued its very first Scrappy Award to Brian Kloepfer, flood supervisor for the San Bernardino
Early survey work shows promise for gnatcatcher, other species
The Wash was teeming with life during recent biological survey work done this month as a part of the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Habitat Conservation Plan.
Gen. Manager Daniel Cozad set to retire in May
General Manager Daniel Cozad, credited with bringing a new spirit of collaboration among water agencies in the region during his 12 years of leadership with the San Bernardino Valley Water
Species surveys to set baseline for analysis
Surveys are being conducted in the Wash this spring for the endangered San Bernardino kangaroo rat and Least Bell’s vireo, and the Western spadefoot toad, which is under review for listing
Groundwater matters, and so does the work that we do
Water is precious. That’s why we work hard to make sure we capture whatever surface flow we can from winter rain and snowmelt, and hold it in recharge basins so it sinks
Can a fragile rat survive the loopholes in endangered species protections?
At first glance, the area looks desolate, hardly a place for a wildlife refuge. But myriad tracks in the soft sand reveal the complex relationships of its native species: kangaroo
District work lessens impact of drought and recent restrictions on State Water Project supplies
A successful 90-year history, including the completion of several collaborative projects, have made the most of local water recharge capabilities, with more work planned for enhanced storage in the future.
District celebrates 90 years of water storage to serve local communities
At a time when communities throughout the state are jostling for water resilience and independence, the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District today marks its 90th year of supporting local
Storm brings high flows that restore Plunge Creek habitat
Record-breaking rainfall on Dec. 14 brought a rush of water into the Wash, flowing at a rate of 350 cubic feet per second through the Plunge Creek Conservation Project. More than