Save the Date! Annual Santa Ana River Science Symposium

Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Santa Ana River Science Symposium!

California Needs Sites Reservoir; Here's why

District Invests in More Water Supplies to Sustain Prolonged Drought

Notice of Extended Public Review Period and Additional Public Meeting for the Draft EIR for the Upper Santa Ana River Tributaries Restoration Project and Mitigation Reserve Program

Water Agencies to Capture More Stormwater Below Seven Oaks Dam

Notice of Availability of the Draft EIR for the Upper Santa Ana River Tributaries Restoration Project and Mitigation Reserve Program

SBVMWD as the Lead Agency has prepared a Draft EIR pursuant to CEQA for the Upper SAR Tributaries Restoration Project and Mitigation Reserve Program in Riverside County.

Dedication Ceremony - Phase 1A Enhanced Recharge Project in the SAR

Join SBVMWD, WMWD, and the SBVWCD on May 23rd as we celebrate Phase 1A of the Enhanced Recharge Project in the Santa Ana River.

No Landing Here; Birds and Airports Do Not Mix

If there is a reservoir along the Pacific Flyway, birds will find it. That is not usually a problem except at the recently constructed Citrus Reservoir where migrating birds could pose a risk to aircraft flying in and out of the neighboring Redlands Municipal Airport.

Television News Report on Seven Oaks Dam

KTLA News on September 24, completed a news story highlighting the Seven Oaks Dam.

Partnership Effort Leads to New Hydroelectric Facility

East Valley Water District (EVWD) in collaboration with Valley District installed a hydroelectric generation system that will convert energy from moving water into renewable electricity to help operate Plant 134, its Surface Water Treatment Facility.

Valley District Forms Partnership to Enhance Water Reliability

The boards of the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District and San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District voted Monday to pursue a partnership agreement for groundwater storage and the protection of threatened species in the region.

Valley District Seeks Public Input on Upper Santa Ana River Restoration Project

The San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (Valley District) is seeking public input on the Upper Santa Ana River Tributaries Restoration Project. Valley District prepared a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Upper Santa Ana River Tributaries Restoration Project in Riverside County.

Inland Solar Challenge Gets Students Revved Up

More than 100 high school students throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties came together to compete in the Annual Inland Solar Challenge held at Yucaipa Regional Park on the weekend of May 20. The challenge requires high school teams to build solar powered boats and race against each other.

Valley District Wins $1 Million Grant to Develop a New Model to Predict Surface and Groundwater Flows Along the Santa Ana River

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District has been awarded a $1 million grant from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that will enable it to develop a mathematical model for predicting surface and groundwater flows along the Santa Ana River.

Notice of Neighborhood Meeting for the Foothill Pipeline Relocation

SBVMWD will begin a seven‐month project to relocate a 45‐year‐old, 1,450‐foot section of the Foothill Pipeline near the San Manuel Casino to an undeveloped area immediately behind the Casino. Construction is expected to begin May 21 and be completed by November 30.

Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Valley District has updated its 2011 Hazard Mitigation Plan as required by FEMA. The updated Plan has been reviewed/approved by the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Operations, California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA.

New Council to Address Historic Low Groundwater Water Storage

Inland Empire cities, water districts and departments are joining forces in a manner never before seen in San Bernardino County: establishing a collaborative of agencies working together to ensure the long-term viability of underground water supplies, now at historic lows after 20 years of drought.

Record Water Imports Helping to Recharge Inland Empire Groundwater (video)

The San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District is taking advantage of last year's record-setting storms and filling its three reservoirs.

SBVMWD Hires the RAND Corporation to Carefully Evaluate Future Water Needs

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District provides water security to Inland Empire communities by planning for future water needs and by importing State Water Project water to help meet those needs.

Water Agencies Are Excavating a 700-foot Long Basin Downstream From Seven Oaks Dam That Will Remove Sediment From Santa Ana River Water

Construction of the “sedimentation basin” will result in more efficient groundwater recharge efforts as our local drought continues into its 20th year.