The South Coast Water District (SCWD) was awarded a $2,785,250 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514). The funding will enable SCWD to expand its local water portfolio and increase drought resilience by equipping an existing groundwater well in Creekside Park and connecting it to the district's existing water treatment and distribution infrastructure. This project aims to produce...
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) grant program (CFDA 15.507). The grant will fund the conversion of up to 40 water-intensive turf grass lawns into drought-tolerant landscaping alternatives in the Greater Los Angeles and San Diego areas. The project will target income-qualified homeowners and...
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCVWA) received a $7,242,900 WaterSMART grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation to implement comprehensive water efficiency measures at 15 apartment complexes with approximately 2,600 dwelling units. The project involves the installation of 1,050 smart irrigation controllers, 22,500 high-efficiency spray nozzles, and 600,000 square feet of drip irrigation conversion. Additionally, the grant provides rebates for 9,600...
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $1,266,667 Project Grant to the Santa Barbara County Water Agency under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) federal grant program (CFDA 15.507). The project will provide funding incentives for a regional water-wise landscape rebate program, offering rebates for irrigation efficiency retrofits, water-wise plants, and turf removal. This initiative is expected to result in annual water savings of 122 acre-feet, helping to...
The City of Long Beach Utilities Department was awarded a $400,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) federal grant program (CFDA 15.507). The grant funding will be used to convert approximately 20,000 square-feet of water-intensive turf into climate-resilient landscaping alternatives within the city. This project is expected to result in annual water savings of approximately...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $7,627,198 Project Grant to the Municipal Water District Of Orange County Water Facilities Corporation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) grant program (CFDA 15.507). The funding supports the second phase of the Orange County Sustainable Landscapes Program, which aims to implement water-efficient landscapes, sustainable water management practices, and conduct studies to improve water...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a $2,876,000 WaterSMART program grant (CFDA 15.507) to the Moulton Niguel Water District Public Facilities Corp, doing business as Moulton Niguel Water District, to fund outdoor water use efficiency improvements in the Laguna Niguel, CA area. The project will provide rebates for turf conversion to drought-tolerant landscaping, upgrade irrigation systems with weather-based controllers and drip irrigation, and implement...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $300,000 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 15.507) to the Desert Water Agency in Palm Springs, CA. The grant funding will support the removal and replacement of approximately 100,000 square feet of turf with water-efficient landscaping and drought-tolerant plants. This project aims to enhance water supply reliability and drought resilience in...
The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation awarded the City of Hemet, CA a $200,052 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507). Through this grant, the City will implement a rebate program for residential and commercial water users to convert up to 90,000 square feet of turf lawns to drought-tolerant landscaping. The project is expected to result in annual water savings of 8 acre-feet, reducing the City's need...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $208,915.20 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 15.507) to the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District in Monrovia, CA. The grant will support the district's outdoor landscaping water conservation efforts by providing incentives to residential customers to remove turf grass and replace it with water-efficient and drought-tolerant...