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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMaterials Distributed at MeetingHistory of the Upper District San Gabriel Valley experienced decades of water quality and water supply issues December 8, 1959 - formed by voters in the San Gabriel January 7, 1960 — incorporated- 50 year anniversary March 12, 1963 - residents of the District voted to annex to MWD to obtain imported from the Colorado River and the State Water Project 1973 — involved in water - quality monitoring program Present — expanding role in recycled water programs .Y,.4 UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Our Mission Provide a reliable supply of high quality drinking water at the lowest possible cost Provide a drought -proof and economical supply of recycled water for industrial and irrigation uses Provide and complete projects that aggressively advance water use efficiency throughout the San Gabriel Valley Be responsive to the public, protective of our environment and fiscally prudent UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Water Supply Challenges Facing the San Gabriel Valley Arid, desert region Water contamination issues We consume more water than nature provides Drought affects reservoirs, snow pack, local wells Legal and legislative limits are increasing on water imported from Northern California Recycled water in early stages Weakened state and local economies /budgets affect expenditures on water infrastructure UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Board Meetings and Committees Board of Directors Meetings at Upper District office located at 11310 Valley Blvd. in El Monte 1St Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m. 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Committees of the Board Water Policy Administration Conservation and Education Legislative and Government Affairs UPPER SAKI GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT w s Completed Upper District Project Rosemead Extension Largest Federal Stimulus (ARRA) funded recycled water project west of the Mississippi Anticipated to save up to 600 AF of potable water annually Improves water reliability for the region UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT t* 4 '1 Public Education Programs ..i &I Water Conservation Watershed Restoration WaterFest Solar Cup Smart Gardening Workshops Rebate Programs UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT -MO. ater Fest 2010 Held at Arcadia County Park Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family Event Open to the Public More than 30 informational booths and exhibits Lots of good information and fun activities Raffle and games oor7 ` UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Solar Cup ''' OW Hosted by MWD, sponsored by Upper District 3 -day event in May at Skinner Lake Provides high school teams opportunity to build solar - powered boat and compete Hands -on opportunity to work with alternative energy sources Encourage more SG Valley high schools to participate 4 schools this year UPPER -)AN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Update on Water Bond of 2010 Moved to 2012 Ballot to improve chances for success Bond passage would have provided local benefits to the San Gabriel Valley for groundwater clean up and recycled water programs $100 million for groundwater clean up $50 million for recycled water projects (G.R.I.P) $1 billion for recycled water projects statewide We will update you on future developments related to this important water issue =•�= =. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRIC^I_. Looking Ahead... Y New General Manager Shane Chapman hired A new look for our logo, website and e- newsletter Expand recycled water infrastructure programs with opportunities to create new jobs Commitment to transparency and service via Speakers' Bureau outreach to cities and community groups Identify state and local funding approaches for water projects Groundwater Reliability Improvement Program (G.R.I.P.) UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT What Can You Do? Attend Upper District board and committee meetings Practice water conservation at home and work Encourage creation and enforcement of municipal water conservation ordinances (20% by 2020) Support local recycled water expansion programs Support state and local efforts geared toward infrastructure improvements Identify partnership opportunities with the Upper District Stay informed about water issues through Upper District website UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Thank you for the opportunity to present to you tonight. Hope to see you at Water Fest on October 16 The Upper District and I look forward to continuing to work together with Arcadia r i UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICII'AL WATER DISTRICT