Real Estate Services Recognition
Three employees from Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Real Estate Services (RES) have been recognized by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) for their commitment to helping members of the community.
ORGANIC WASTE THE FOCUS FOR RECYCLING IN 2020
With the new year comes a new area of focus for recycling. Until now, recycling has focused mostly on items like cans, bottles, paper, cardboard and plastic. A Jan. 1, 2020 target set by California Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (which was passed in 2016) directs California to recycle half of all organic waste. It also…
CALIFORNIA WATER EFFICIENCY LAWS
Correct Information on California Water Efficiency Laws by Caroline Minasian Jan 2, 2020 News Releases SACRAMENTO – News media reports have provided inaccurate information regarding water use targets set by Senate Bill 606 (Hertzberg) and Assembly Bill 1668 (Friedman). Neither bill sets fines on water customers for taking a shower and doing laundry on the…
SANTA ANA BRIDGE EXPANSION
Santa Ana Bridge expansion will help with dam removal June 14 The effort to remove the obsolete Matilija Dam got one step closer last month, with the award of a $13.4 million grant to replace the Santa Ana Bridge in Oak View. The award from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife was announced May…
TIME TO RECHARGE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS
EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT | TIME TO RECHARGE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS by David Goldstein ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR BATTERY DISPOSAL; ELECTRONIC GIFTS WILL SOON BE IMMOBILE. LIVELY AND LOUD ON THE HOLIDAYS, IF LEFT ON, SOON NOBODY PLAYS. RECHARGE TO PREVENT THIS WASTE, REUSE RATHER THAN REPLACE. Electronic gifts given to you or your family…
OJAI STUDENTS AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Ojai Independent Study students get to the bottom of improving recycling methods with VCPWA for America Recycles Day By Gazette Staff Writer — Friday, November 15th, 2019 Ventura County Public Works Agency to encourage community on waste management solutions at collection event, Nov. 18-19 VENTURA COUNTY CA – Small changes make a big difference in…
AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
Eco-tip: County to accept drop-offs for America Recycles Day David Goldstein, Special to Ventura County Star Published 3:22 p.m. PT Nov. 16, 2019 Monday and Tuesday, in celebration of the 22nd annual America Recycles Day, the Ventura County Public Works Agency and General Services Agency are coordinating a multi-material collection event at the Ventura County…
DISTRICT 19 PROPOSED WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS
Frequently Asked Questions Ventura County Waterworks District (District) No. 19 (Somis) Proposed Water Rate Adjustments The District was formed on November 4, 1980 when it assumed responsibility for the Rancho Las Posas Mutual Water Company. The District provides water to the community of Somis. Water is imported from the State Water Project, delivered through the…
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AMI FAQs
AMI Frequently Asked Questions Information for Ventura County Waterworks Districts (District) Nos. 1 (Moorpark), Nos. 17 (Bell Canyon),19 (Somis) & 38 (Lake Sherwood) customers who would like to access the Sensus Analytics Customer Portal. Q: What is AMI? A: AMI stands for Advanced Metering Infrastructure. It consists of a low-powered communication device that is added…