Stronger water conservation rules went into effect for LADWP customers, on June 1. All LADWP customers—residential and commercial– are now limited to two days a week of outdoor watering as well as other water use restrictions. The changes are a transition from the previous three days a week watering under the City of Los Angeles’ Phase 2 Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance, to two days a week watering under Phase 3.

For over a decade, we have invested significantly in expanding the amount of stormwater runoff that can be captured rather than diverted to the ocean. With over 70 regional projects underway or planned over the next 15 years, we expect to double the stormwater capture capacity. These include large-scale projects to expand centralized facilities, such as the Tujunga Spreading Grounds. On June 30, we marked the completion of the Tujunga Spreading Grounds Stormwater Capture expansion project and opened a new community recreation area onsite to the public. The 150-acre project will double the annual groundwater recharge capacity of the San Fernando Groundwater Basin to 16,000 acre-foot on average, which has the potential to provide enough water to 64,000 L.A. households on an annual basis. 

For the third consecutive year, LADWP is proud to partner with the Inyo County Office of Education (ICOE) to provide a $2,000 scholarship to graduating high school students in Inyo County committed to enrolling in post-secondary institutions or programs that provide industry-recognized certifications, training, and/or degrees in the skilled labor trades. Click the link to learn this year’s winners.

Pictured from left LADWP employee Darin Willey and scholarship recipient Noelani Lukaszka from Palisade Glacier HS. Photo courtesy of Darin Willey

On May 15 the quick thinking of LADWP employee, and Big Pine Volunteer Fire Capt. Jason Morgan prevented

multiple people and one dog from nearly drowning in an accident on Klondike Lake just north of Big Pine, CA. Big Pine Fire Chief, Damon Carrington was the first to receive the report and commends Jason for his selfless actions that day. We applaud Jason, and all of our employees who often go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the safety of others.  

Pictured from left are LADWP employees Jason Morgan and Damon Carrington. Photo courtesy of Damon Carrington

Cynthia Ruiz has been appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti and by L.A. City Council on June 8, 2022, as the newest member of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. She joins Board President Cynthia McClain-Hill, Board Members Jill Banks Barad, Mia Lehrer, and Nicole Neeman Brady to serve on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's first-ever all-female Board.

The LADWP Adopt-A-School Program began in 1984, since that time our participation in this program has grown to 24 schools. LADWP serves six schools in the Owens Valley from Round Valley down to Lone Pine. During the program, LADWP employees volunteer at schools in activities ranging from garden clubs, nature walks, water quality testing in the field, and career days.

This year the schools and LADWP employees finally met in person during outdoor field trips and presentations. 

From top: LADWP employees with Owens Valley High School students during an on-campus bird surveying lesson;  Bishop Elementary students listen to LADWP employees during Buckley Pond field trip. Photos by Chris Corsmeier

This summer ESIA is offering educational campfire programs at several National Forest campgrounds with support from Wild Tribute and LADWP.

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