The Central Basin Board of Directors voted today to support two state assembly bills, a motion that reflects the District’s longstanding commitment to community-building through resource advocacy. See below for a summary of these bills and their potential impact on your community.

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In addition to co-hosting the region’s largest annual Earth Day Celebration in Whittier,(Click here for pictures of Earth Day 2008) Central Basin works with local cities and community groups to celebrate Earth Day throughout the month of April. If you’re in the area this weekend, here are two free, family events worth checking out on Saturday, April 16:

City of Bellflower’s 6th Annual Earth Day

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm

Location: Simms Park

City of South Gate’s 3rd Annual Earth Day

Time: 8:00am – 12:oopm

Location: South Gate Park

This week, the Central Basin lobby was transformed into a bonafide art museum, featuring the works of talented students from throughout the region. The posters on display–all part of a traveling art exhibit put on by Metropolitan–includes the winners of Metropolitan’s 2007 “Water is Life” Poster Contest. The annual contest is open to students grades K-12 during the month of May, in celebration of Water Awareness Month. If you’re in the neighborhood this week, be sure to stop by. Central Basin will be hosting the exhibit through Monday, April 21.

From how to “Pepare for Uncertainty” to “Involving the Community,” the California Department of Water Resources’ 2008 Urban Drought Guidebook covers it all. Released today, the guidebook is designed to “help local water agencies and communities prepare for the possibility of [another] dry year or water supply interruptions.”

DWR staff solicited input for the updated guidebook last year at drought workshops held throughout the state, including at Central Basin (offered through our Customer Workshop Series) Here’s more from the release:

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Photo from Ventura County Star

The Ventura County Star today reports how a ninth-grader’s science project just might stop quagga mussels from damaging one of Southern California’s primary water delivery systems. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

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The Press Telegram today announced that the Long Beach Water Department is launching their very own “Stop Wasting Water” video contest on YouTube. Not only is the contest open to everyone, but the winner’s 30-second clip will be broadcasted over 14 cable channels this summer. So far, a handful of videos have been submitted, including Don’t be a Drip and Dog the Water Copper (below). See the others here. Video behind the cut!

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In anticipation of our 2nd Annual Earth Day on April 12th, the City of Downey’s Deputy Dew Drop made a surprise appearance at the Central Basin offices Friday.

Deputy Dew Drop, along with his friends Woody the Tree and Murph the Dog, will be making a return visit at Earth Day in Whittier to promote environmental stewardship and conservation.

Join us this year to enjoy the educational exhibits, environmentally friendly activities, shows and raffle giveaways!

Click here for more information about our upcoming Earth Day 2008!