San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District

San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District is a water resource management entity operating in Southern California, registered as a U.S. government entity and local government agency. The District specializes in enhancing water supply reliability, groundwater recharge, and ecological restoration through various federally funded initiatives. It functions as an inter-municipal cooperative venture to implement water-related projects in the Upper Santa Ana River watershed. The District's primary services to the federal government include executing large-scale water infrastructure projects, habitat conservation efforts, and drought resilience programs. As a key player in regional water management, San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District collaborates with multiple local agencies and state departments to address critical water challenges in an area heavily reliant on limited imported water supplies.

Through federal grant awards, primarily from the Bureau of Reclamation, San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District has undertaken several significant projects. These include the Cactus Basins Connector Pipeline Project, which aims to recharge up to 6,904 acre-feet per year of groundwater, and the Santa Ana River Enhanced Recharge Phase 1B project, constructing 337.4 acres of new recharge basins to capture stormwater. The District has also implemented habitat restoration initiatives, such as creating and restoring stream habitats for the threatened Santa Ana sucker fish in Hidden Valley Creek and Anza Creek. Additionally, it has received funding for feasibility studies, including the Title XVI Bunker Hill Basin Regional Recycled Water Salinity Management Feasibility Study, which explores recycled water projects and salinity management strategies. The District participates in various federal programs, including WaterSMART, Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief, and the Upper Santa Ana River Habitat Conservation Plan. It often collaborates with partners such as the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, local water agencies, and cities to execute these projects, demonstrating its pivotal role in regional water management and environmental conservation efforts.