Each year, Central Basin and the Metropolitan Water District host inspection trips to Southern California's water delivery systems. During the behind-the-scenes educational tours, community leaders have the unique opportunity to sit down with industry experts to discuss pressing water issues and policies. Additionally, stakeholders tour the massive infrastructure that brings water straight to our homes.
The inspection trips that are typically offered include: the Colorado River Aqueduct, State Water Project and Diamond Valley Lake. Local tours to Central Basin's facilities are also offered. This year's Inspection Trips and Tours schedule includes:
| Hosting Director |
Tour Date |
Tour Location |
Trip Status |
| Director Hawkins |
January 31, 2020 |
Diamond Valley Lake |
Applications Closed |
| Director Hawkins |
February 28 - March 1, 2020 |
Colorado River Aqueduct - Hoover Dam |
Applications Closed |
| Director Apodaca |
March 13-14, 2020 |
State Water Project |
Cancelled |
| Director Hawkins |
April 17-18, 2020 |
State Water Project |
Cancelled |
| Director Apodaca |
June 5, 2020 |
Diamond Valley Lake |
Cancelled |
| Director Apodaca |
June 12-14, 2020 |
Colorado River Aqueduct |
Cancelled |
How to Participate:
Due to the popularity of this program, space is extremely limited and reservations are accepted in the order they are received until all spaces are filled. If you would like to attend, please complete the Inspection Trip Interest Form by visiting: https://forms.gle/dapVnJfsyV4VU8Q2A
Colorado River Aqueduct
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A 3-day tour, this trip will take guests through the expedition of the Colorado River Aqueduct. Highlights of the trip include visiting the Diamond Valley Lake Reservoir and a pumping plant in Lake Havasu where water from the Colorado River enters Metropolitan's system. Tour stops may also include: Copper Basin, Parker Dam and the Parker Dam power plant.
State Water Project
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A two-day tour, this trip will take guests on an flight to Sacramento for a tour along the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta, a major water supply source for 25 million residents. The tour stops may include: Lake Oroville, Harvey O. Banks Pumping Plant and the Sacramento San Joaquin Bay Delta.
Diamond Valley Lake
The one-day tour takes guests to a scenic view of Diamond Valley Lake. Tour stops also may include: drive over West Dam, Clayton Record overlook, Western Center of Archeology and Paleontology, and Lake Skinner Treatment Plant.