Op-ed: Stop the Political Water Wars
Whittier Daily News - 4/18/2012
Central Basin Municipal Water District is proud of the fact we provide the most affordable water in the region. However, in these challenging economic times, our Board of Directors recognized we needed to do more to support the people of our community.
Central Basin Municipal Water District Moves Election from November to June
Whittier Daily News - 2/13/2012
Central Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors election will be held June 5, instead of the normal time in November.
Montebello Adobe Gets New Drought Tolerant Garden
Whittier Daily News - 11/21/2011
The Central Basin Municipal Water District has broken ground on a demonstration garden of California native and drought tolerant plants in this city.
Judge rules WRD’s rate-setting procedures violate state Constitution
Whittier Daily News - 6/06/2011
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge Monday ruled that a regional water agency violated the state Constitution when it didn't follow its procedural requirements for an assessment on pumping from the underground water basin.
Central Basin Municipal Water District Demands a Retraction from the LA Times
9/16/2011
The Central Basin Municipal Water District has demanded an immediate retraction from the Los Angeles Times for the serious factual errors in two stories that ran this week.
Central Basin Joins Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard in Recognizing Students’ Artistic Achievements
5/17/2012
Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD) Board President Ed Vasquez was on hand this past Saturday to recognize winners of the 34th Congressional District Student Art Competition.
Central Basin Signs Labor Agreement with Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
5/15/2012
The Central Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors signed a project labor agreement today with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council (Construction Trades Council).
Central Basin, Southeast LA Cities Oppose Senate Bill 1386
5/09/2012
The Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD) has joined other southeast LA cities in opposing CA Senate Bill 1386, which if passed will endanger the Central Groundwater Basin, bypass a state-approved audit that is now in the works and undermine the courts.
Central Basin urges WRD to join pledge and freeze the RA
4/27/2012
Central Basin Education Manager Named Educator of the Year by the American Meteorological Society
4/24/2012
Mark Moss receives national award for his environmental student education programs.
Central Basin Pledges to Freeze Water Rates and Calls on Other Water Agencies to do the Same
4/17/2012
The Central Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors pledged this week to freeze all water rates for at least one year and called on the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) and the Water Replenishment District (WRD) to do the same.
Central Basin's letter to the Joint Legislative Audit Committee
3/07/2012
The Central Basin Municipal Water District (Central Basin) commends Assemblyman Ricardo Lara and the members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee for addressing the concerns raised by ourselves and others over the rising cost of water in Southeast Los Angeles County.
Central Basin Recognized for Outstanding Information Technology Practices for 5th Year in a Row
2/28/2012
District receives prestigious recognition for exceeding industry standards.
Central Basin Responds to Good Governance Criticism
2/28/2012
The attached statement & letter were read by our General Manager at Monday’s Board Meeting in response to an anonymous letter being circulated about the District and our staff.
Central Basin Connects Montebello Gardens Elementary School to Recycled Water
1/24/2012
School District to save up to 2.6 million gallons of drinking water annually
Central Basin Gets Greener with New Bottled Water
1/12/2012
Central Basin Municipal Water District has improved its popular bottled water donation program by switching to bottles that are made from 100% recycled materials.