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2022 National Public Works Week
Thank you for joining us for Public Works Week 2022!
To celebrate the American Public Works Association’s National Public Works Week, Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) held its very own virtual event the week of May 15, 2022!
As you know, this event provides a wonderful educational experience, giving the public an opportunity to connect with VCPWA staff members while learning about a vital organization that is dedicated to providing and sustaining Ventura County. Our staff enjoyed providing another virtual tour of the favorite activities, demonstrations, and materials for you.
JEFF PRATT, AGENCY DIRECTOR
Welcome to the Ventura County Public Works Agency Website. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver efficient, responsive and cost effective regional services to the public.
DAVID FLEISCH, ASSISTANT AGENCY DIRECTOR
Oversees three operational departments: Roads and Transportation, Water and Sanitation and Watershed Protection.
News and Events
RIO MESA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY
RIO MESA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY ROAD COSURE NOTICE CENTRAL…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | CONDITIONS FOR WATER CONDITIONING WHEN SOFTENERS ARE HARD ON THE ENVIRONMENT
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | CONDITIONS FOR WATER CONDITIONING WHEN…
MOUNTAINS 2 BEACH MARATHON
MOUNTAINS 2 BEACH MARATHON OJAI TO VENTURA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 5,…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | GREYWATER: THE GREEN WAY TO WATER EVERY DAY
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | GREYWATER: THE GREEN WAY TO…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | PLEDGE TO BIKE INSTEAD OF DRIVE, WIN $250
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | PLEDGE TO BIKE INSTEAD OF…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | LOCAL ZOOS CONNECT PEOPLE TO ENVIRONMENT
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | LOCAL ZOOS CONNECT PEOPLE TO…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | FOR ARBOR DAY’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY, VISIT A LOCAL BOTANIC GARDEN
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | FOR ARBOR DAY’S 150TH ANNIVERSARY,…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | COMMUNITY CLEAN UP HAS COME A LONG WAY
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | COMMUNITY CLEAN UP HAS COME…
ECO-TIP: FIGHTING PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE WITH EXTENDED WARRANTIES, RIGHT TO REPAIR
Eco-tip: Fighting planned obsolescence with extended warranties, right to repair…
ECO-TIP: RECYCLING PROMOTERS TARGET KIDS – HOW INSIDIOUS!
Eco-tip: Recycling promoters target kids — how insidious! By David…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | EARTH DAY “INVEST” THEME FOCUSES ON ELECTRIC TRANSPORT
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | EARTH DAY “INVEST” THEME FOCUSES…
Pathways: Lou Negrete & Tony Golson
“Pathways” highlights the unique pathway that each of us has…
Educate Yourself On SB1383
Environmental Resource Analyst David Goldstein answers questions about Senate Bill…
Science, Sand, and Snow
Julia Moore, 5th grader at Beacon Hill Classical Academy interviewed…
Engineering Services Recent Projects
Take a look at some current projects VCPWA’s Engineering Services…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | LIMITS ON UNRECYCABLE PAPER IN ORGANICS CARTS
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | LIMITS ON UNRECYCLABLE PAPER IN…
PLAN DE TRANSPORTE ACTIVO DEL CONDADO DE VENTURA – SPANISH
PLAN DE TRANSPORTE ACTIVO DEL CONDADO DE VENTURA – SPANISH…
COUNTY OF VENTURA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN-ENGLISH
COUNTY OF VENTURA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Ventura County Public Works…
Reimagine The Possibilities – Engineers Week
Engineers Week 2022 is February 20-26! We celebrate the many…
David Fleisch Awarded Public Works Professional of the Year
Congratulations are in order for VCPWA Assistant Director DAVID FLEISCH…
PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 – DAVID FLEISCH
David Fleisch Receives APWA’s Public Works Professional of the Year…
Real Estate Services Secures Helispot
A helispot for area firefighting and rescue was recently installed…
Thanksgiving First Response
Water & Sanitation employees spent the holiday ensuring that we…
November Project/Construction Updates
The latest project and construction updates on the Santa Ana…
FILLMORE FIRE STATION #27
FILLMORE FIRE STATION #27Completion Date: November 2019 Supervisor District 3…
Fillmore Library Project
FILLMORE LIBRARY PROJECTCompletion Date: August 2022 Supervisor District #3 Owner:…
COUNTY OF VENTURA PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY IS EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
Oct.12, 2021 County of Ventura Public Works Agency is Employer…
Public Information and Outreach for Watershed Protection
Watershed Protection’s SCR-1 project aims at protecting critical levee systems…
Derrick Wilson Earns Lean Six Sigma Specialization
Derrick Wilson recently completed the Lean Six Sigma Specialization program…
VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF ROADS…
Ventura County Comprehensive Transportation Plan Survey
Help make it safer and easier to get around our…
WATER AND SANITATION – HEROES AT WORK IN THE MUD
Water and Sanitation – Heroes At Work in the Mud…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | NEW REPORTS SHOW CHANGE OF RECYLCING FOCUS
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | NEW REPORTS SHOW CHANGE OF…
Caltrans Active Transportation Plan Survey
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking input/feedback from Ventura…
Project Feature: First Major Component of Matilija Dam Removal Underway with Construction of Santa Ana Bridge
VCPWA commemorated the start of the Santa Ana Boulevard Bridge project…
In the News- Treatment to Local Wellhead will Bring Safe Water to Somis Residents
The Ventura County Public Works Agency – Water & Sanitation…
Celebrating No Lost Workdays
Beginning January 1, 2017, VCPWA started tracking ‘No Loss Workdays’…
FIRST MAJOR COMPONENT OF MATILIJA DAM REMOVAL UNDERWAY WITH CONSTRUCTION OF SANTA ANA BLVD. BRIDGE
First Major Component of Matilija Dam Removal Underway with Construction…
SANTA CLARA RIVER LEVEE (SCR-1 CEQA)
Watershed Protection seeks your input for the SANTA CLARA RIVER…
In the News- VCPWA Water and Sanitation and PowerFlex Partner to Bring Energy Resiliency to Moorpark Water Reclamation Facility
The Ventura County Public Works Agency Water and Sanitation (VCPWA-WS)…
Meet our 2021 Employees of the Year!
Congratulations to Yunsheng Su, Luis Negrete and Matt Maechler, who…
Thank you to our National Public Works Week Team!
As we celebrate our work and move toward the next…
ECO-TIP: SUNFLOWERS AT MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY BRING MESSAGE OF BEAUTY FROM COMPOST
Eco-tip: Sunflowers at Museum of Ventura County bring message of…
ECO-TIP: STUDENTS CAN DIG INTO PUBLIC WORKS WEEK WITH TONS OF ONLINE MATERIAL
Eco-tip: Students can dig into Public Works Week with tons…
ECO-TIP: VENTURA COUNTY COMPOST COMPETITION REWARDS AND EDUCATES
Eco-tip: Ventura County compost competition rewards and educates David Goldstein…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | COMPOST HAPPENS
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | COMPOST HAPPENS Apr 14, 2021…
BILINGUAL REPORT – COMMUNITY FEEDBACK HELPS VCPWA RECEIVE FIRST STATEWIDE GRANT FOR PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Bilingual report — Community Feedback Helps Ventura County Public Works…
SAVE THE DATE for our Virtual Public Works Week-May 16-22
Save the Date for our Virtual Public Works Week: May…
Meet Our Employees of the Quarter!
Help us recognize Nathaniel Summerville and Miguel Arambula as our…
Project Feature: Real Estate Team Helps in Bringing Vaccinations to the Community
With the push to vaccinate residents in their local communities,…
VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Local Community invited to celebrate Public Works with fun, educational…
EYE OF THE ENVIRONMENT | EARTH DAY EVENTS RETURN TO VENTURA COUNTY THIS MONTH
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | EARTH DAY EVENTS RETURN TO…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | “DRILL AND FILL” SERVICE ENDS; PRINTER CARTRIDGE REMANUFACTURING REMAINS
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | “DRILL AND FILL” SERVICE ENDS;…
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR SB1383 EDIBLE FOOD WASTE CAPACITY STUDY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR SB1383 EDIBLE FOOD WASTE CAPACITY…
SANTA ANA BOULEVARD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT GETS CLOSER
Santa Ana Boulevard Bridge replacement gets closer Details Published: Friday,…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | REUSABLE GLASS BOTTLES ARE GONE, BUT ALTERNATIVES HAVE ADVANTAGES
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | REUSABLE GLASS BOTTLES ARE GONE,…
ECO-TIP: REUSABLE G:LASS BOTTLES ARE GONE, BUT ALTERNATIVES HAVE ADVANTAGES
Eco-tip: Reusable glass bottles are gone, but alternatives have advantages…
National Engineers Week
Here at VCPWA, we greatly appreciate and recognize the importance…
Project Feature: Engineering Services takes to the skies with help from drones
VCPWA’s Engineering Services County Surveyor and drone pilot, Larry Dibble,…
In Remembrance: Rudy Gonzales
Today we remember Rudy Gonzales, a generous, one-of-a-kind man who…
VCPWA Directors Aide Vaccination Station
With the County of Ventura expanding vaccinations throughout the area for…
Project Feature: Yerba Buena Area Road Improvements
It takes a strong team to handle a complex project…
Lean Six Sigma Corner: New Look for the New Year!
If you have seen any of the Ventura County Public…
VCPWA Gives Back for the Holidays
In early March, VCPWA’s current and future leadership members attended…
Ventura County Public Works Agency-Watershed Protection Seeks to Alleviate Flooding with tšumaš Creek Improvements
Ventura County Public Works Agency-Watershed Protection (VCPWA-WP) is working to…
Ventura County Public Works Agency Engineering Services Work on Innovative Projects to Move Community to New Heights
While Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Engineering Services (VCPWA-ES) may…
Navy, Ventura County Enter into a Cost-Saving Support Agreement
An intergovernmental support agreement (IGSA) signed by Naval Base Ventura…
ECO TIP: TREATED WOOD WASTE
Eco-tip: How would you treat treated wood? Relaxed rules expire…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT – DO GREEN FEATURES SELL HOUSES
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | DO “GREEN” FEATURES HELP SELL…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT – TRACKING TOXINS AND TALKING TRANSITIONS
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | TRACKING TOXINS AND TALKING TRANSITIONS…
Navy and Ventura County Enter into a Cost-Saving Support Agreement
Bilingual report — Navy and Ventura County Enter into a…
DISTRICT 19 SOMIS FAQs
Ventura County Waterworks District 19 – Somis Financial Stabilization Plan…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT – LOCAL MANUFACTURERS REDUCE WASTE
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | LOCAL MANUFACTURERS REDUCE WASTE, SAVE…
Ventura County is applying for a grant to install rumble strips
Ventura County is applying for a grant to install rumble…
Innovative Projects to Move Community to New Heights
Ventura County Public Works Agency Engineering Services Work on Innovative Projects…
VCPWA Encourages El Rio Residents to Fill Out Survey for Essential Community Projects
With the help of grant funding from the State of…
Ventura County Health Care Agency Horizon View
HORIZON VIEW MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION CENTER Supervisor District 3 Ventura…
NEWBURY PARK FIRE STATION #35
Newbury Park Fire Station #35Completion Date: August 2017 Supervisor District…
In the News: Completed Project for Groundwater Recharge Captures Stormwater amid dry months of January and February
With this year being the 11th driest snowpack on record…
A Look at VCPWA’s Strategic Management and How we are Embracing Change in our Environment
Embracing Change, A Better Way, Every Day…..Our VCPWA staff have…
VCMC Hospital Replacement Wing
VCMC HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT WING Project Start Date: Scheduled Completion Date:…
Water and Sanitation Invoice Cloud FAQs
InvoiceCloud Payment Processor Frequently Asked Questions Information for InvoiceCloud,…
In the News: Ventura County Public Works Agency and Southern California Edison Enhances Safety by Upgrading Streetlights
In an effort to make unincorporated streets safer, Ventura County…
VCPWA Staff Steps in to Assist at County Testing Sites
As the County of Ventura has expanded free testing throughout…
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Organic Materials Processing Facility Development and Services
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Organic Materials Processing Facility Development and…
Meet our 2020 Employees of the Year!
Congratulations to Sean Hanley, Kelly Hahs and Tony Sheppard, who have been…
Thank you to our National Public Works Week Team!
After months of planning the popular in-person event, historically attended…
VCPWA’s Lean Six Sigma
Using Lean Six Sigma process improvement methodology provides VCPWA staff…
Public Works Week Goes Virtual
Students learning at home and adults interested in public works…
Get to Know Us
With VCPWA’S five departments – Central Services, Engineering Services, Transportation,…
ECO TIP: Grocery management to avoid food waste
Eco-tip: Grocery management to avoid food waste David Goldstein and…
Landfill Day Cancellation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION Lisa Hemenway (805) 587-3920…
Social Distancing at Public Works
What’s it like to maintain social distancing while at work…
Executive Planning Session
In early March, VCPWA’s current and future leadership members attended…
ECO TIP: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
Eco-tip: Here are ways to reuse of construction and demolition…
2020 Community Beautification Event Schedule
2020 Community Beautification Event Schedule In accordance with the Stay…
FAQs ABOUT COVID-19 AND WATER SUPPLY
Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19 and Water Supply Can the…
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT – CAMPAIGN SIGN REMOVAL
by David Goldstein CAMPAIGN SIGN REMOVAL DEADLINE IS MARCH…
Ventura County Public Works Week 2020
Connect with VCPWA staff members while learning about a vital…
DISTRICT 19 FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions Ventura County Waterworks District (District) No. 19…
Strong Leadership Delivers over $9 Million in Cost Savings
Ventura County Public Works Agency Director Jeff Pratt awarded CEO’s…
REOPENING OF OJAI BIKE TRAIL
Ventura County Public Works Agency Announces the Reopening of the…
Real Estate Services Recognition
Three employees from Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Real Estate…
ORGANIC WASTE THE FOCUS FOR RECYCLING IN 2020
With the new year comes a new area of focus…
CALIFORNIA WATER EFFICIENCY LAWS
Correct Information on California Water Efficiency Laws by Caroline Minasian…
HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
Eco-tip: How and where to recycle your Christmas tree in…
OJAI STUDENTS AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Ojai Independent Study students get to the bottom of improving…
DISTRICT 19 PROPOSED WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS
Frequently Asked Questions Ventura County Waterworks District (District) No. 19…
AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Public Works Celebrates… America Recycles Day Public Works Agency invites…
Local Zoos Place a Priority on Teaching to Help the Environment
For Eco-Tip 10-27-19 Local Zoos Place a Priority on Teaching…
Reimagine Your Commute: Rideshare Week in Ventura County
Eco-Tip for 10-6-19 Reimagine Your Commute: Rideshare Week in Ventura…
Composting on Site: Focus May Change from Backyard to Business
Eco-Tip for 10-13-19 Composting on Site: Focus May Change from…
Cool the Planet with Your Refrigerator
Eco-Tip for 9-29-19 Cool the Planet with Your Refrigerator By…
Sewer alternative for food scraps
Eco-Tip for 9-22-19 Is the Sewer an Alternative for Food…
Coastal Cleanup Day and Drive Electric Week
Eco-Tip for 9-15-19 Upcoming Eco Events: Coastal Cleanup Day and…
Swimming Pool Maintenance
Eco-Tip for 8/25/19 Swimming Pool Maintenance By David Laak and…
Getting Back Your Deposits for Cans and Bottles
Getting Back Your Deposit for Cans and Bottles By David…
CONTRASTING EUROPEAN AND US RECYCLING
Eco-Tip for 8-4-19 Contrasting European and American Recycling By David…
PLASTICS STILL COLLECTED
Eco-Tip for 7-7-19 Plastics Still Collected in Curbside Recycling Despite…
START-UP BUSINESSES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Eco-Tip for 6-30-19 Start-up Businesses for the Environment By David…
District 1 & 19 Adjudication FAQs
Groundwater Basin Adjudication Information Information for Ventura County Waterworks Districts…
GREEN ROOFING OPTIONS
Eco-Tip for 6-2-19 Green Roofing Options By David Goldstein, Ventura…
Ventura County Public Works Week 2019
Connect with VCPWA staff members while learning about a vital…
PUBLIC WORKS DAY 2019
Eco-tip for 5-19-19 Revamped Public Works Day Uses Hands-on Learning…
BIKE TO WORK WEEK 2019
Eco-Tip for 5-12-19 Bike to Work Week Offers Entertainment, Opportunities…
PET LICENSING AMNESTY, OPTIONS AND REASONS
For Eco-Tip 3/31/19 Pet License Amnesty, Options, and Reasons By…
CERTIFICATIONS GIVE CLEAR SIGNALS
Eco-Tip 3/24/19 Certifications Give Clear Signals Amid “Green Noise” By…
Lean Forward. Leading Excellence
The VCPWA WORKS Newsletter is a mobile and informative way…
SHELTERS REUSE COMMON ITEMS TO HELP PEOPLE
Eco-Tip for 3-17-19 Shelters Reuse Common Items to Help People…
BOTTLE AND CAN BUYBACK OPTIONS
Eco-Tip for 3-10-19 Bottle and Can Buyback Recycling Options By…
CIGARETTE RECYCLING
Eco-Tip for 3-3-19 Mail-in Recycling Program Turns Cigarettes into Bench…
STYROFOAM RECYCLING
Eco-Tip 1-18-19 Eco-tip: Camarillo center recycles Styrofoam packaging By David…
GRANTS FOR DIESEL ENGINE REPLACEMENT
Eco-Tip for 1-6-19 Grants for Diesel Engine Replacement By David…
CHRISTMAS TREECYCLING
For Eye on the Environment 12-30-18 Christmas Treecycling and Extra…
GARDEN TRANSPLANTING
Eco-Tip 11-18-18 Transplanting to avoid yard waste By David Goldstein,…
THANKSGIVING TIPS
Eco-Tip 11-18-18 Thanksgiving tips By David Goldstein, VCPWA, IWMD Don’t…
An important note about road and bridge safety from Ventura County Public Works Agency.
SB1 funds are important to the roads, bridges, bike lanes,…
ENERGY AND WATER INTERSECTS
For Eye on the Environment 10-14-18 Two resolutions intersect energy…
POWER OUTAGES PART 1
Southern California Edison recently sent letters to many customers in…
COASTAL CLEANUP DAY 2018
Coastal Cleanup Day Today & A River Friend Tomorrow By Candice Meneghin, Friends of the Santa Clara River This Saturday, International Coastal Cleanup Day is likely to once again break records as the world’s largest volunteer event. Last year Ventura County saw a 21% increase in volunteerism, with 3,313 people volunteering their time to clean up our county’s waterways and beaches. Data collected from past cleanups has changed public policy related to plastic consumerism, reduction, and recycling. California, where the event began, has already passed a statewide ban on single use plastic bags, and many cities are phasing out plastic straws. The next target may be plastic food wrappers and cigarette butts – the top two most frequently collected plastic items during Coastal Cleanup Day. This day of volunteerism provides an opportunity to show our care for the natural environment and its …
CONCRETE AND ASPHALT
The most recycled material By David Goldstein, Ventura County PWA, IWMD The most recycled material in Ventura County cannot be placed in your curbside recycling cart or in any commercial recycling bin. Nevertheless, concrete and asphalt, referred to in the waste management industry as “inerts,” are recycled in amounts larger than any other material and at a higher percentage than nearly any material. (A few items with higher recycling rates, for example, car batteries, also have a separate collection system). …
KANAN SHUTTLE BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
VCPWA’s Transportation Department has recently completed a project to improve…
FLEET ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS
Eco‐Tip for 9‐2‐18 Fleet environmental improvements and upcoming event By David Goldstein, PWA, IWMD Auto fleet managers crave small…
FIRE SAFE LANSCAPING
Eco-tip for 8-17-18 FIRE-SAFE LANDSCAPING By Dr. Sabrina Drill, Natural…
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2018
For Eco-Tip 5-20-18 Public Works Week Event Offers Demonstrations, Explanations…
AWARDS PROGRAMS RECOGNIZE AND INSPIRE
Eco-Tip for 4/29/18 Awards Programs Recognize and Inspire By David…
MATTRESS RECYCLING
Eco-Tip for 4-22-18 Mattress Recycling Options Start with Retailers By…
PREVENT OIL AND SEWAGE SPILLS
Eco-Tip for 3/25/18 Dockwalker Volunteers Needed to Prevent Oil and…
Thomas Fire: Preparing for Flood Hazards
VCPWA recommends that property owners with buildings, especially in and…
CAT LITTER SOLUTIONS
Eco-Tip for 3-11-18 Cat Litter Solutions and Environmental Claims By…
MICROWAVE DISPOSAL
Eco-Tip for 2/18/18 Microwave: Options Prevent Disposal By David Goldstein,…
Thomas Fire: Communications Outreach
Information on flood insurance is available on the County of…
THERMOSTAT REVOLUTIONS
Eco-Tip for 2-11-18 Thermostat Revolutions Lead to Recycling By David…
Thomas Fire: Collaboration and Surveying the Land
The Thomas Fire of December 2017 devastated our community of…
FREE NATURAL RESOURCES
Eco-Tip for 1/21/18 Free Natural Resources…Right in Your Own Backyard…
VCPWA Connecting Us Through Transit
The Transportation Department is working on a number of projects…
VCMC Hospital Replacement Wing
The collaborative work of several county departments bring the new…