Related Agencies
Association
of California Water Agencies - A statewide association
that consists of more than 435 public water agency members
that are responsible for 90% of the water delivered in
California. ACWA assist these members in promoting the
development and manage reasonable beneficial use of good
quality water at the
lowest practical cost in an environmentally balanced manner.
California
Department of Water Resources (DWR ) -
DWR is involved with state water plans and projects. It
provides educational information on the Delta, dam regulations
and state water issues.
Center
of Groundwater Research - Conducts state-of-the-art
research in areas relating to the transport and fate of
contaminants in the subsurface.
Chino Basin
Water Conservation District - Provides water conservation
educational information on efficiently of water resources
within Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga
and Upland.
EPA -
Office of Groundwater, Drinking Water and Source Water
Programs - Provides access to
information, including source water basics, assessments
and frequently asked questions.
EPA
- Ambient Water Quality Criteria Methodology - Provides
final revisions to the methodology for deriving ambient
water quality criteria for the protection of human health.
Imperial Irrigation
District (IID) - IID provides information on the Imperial
Dam, All American Canal, Water Conservation, Agricultural
and tailwater rules. In addition, this site offers more
information on deregulation, electric rate and energy conservation
tips as well as education services on water safety.
Main San
Gabriel Basin Watermaster - This agency is charged
with administering adjudicated water rights and managing
groundwater resources within the watershed and the Main
San Gabriel Groundwater Basin.
U. S. Bureau
of Reclamation - Provides management of water resources
for the Mid-Pacific region. This region is organized to
accomplish planning, management and operation activities.
Santa Ana
Water Project Authority (SAWPA) - SAWPA develops and
maintains regional plans, programs and projects that will
protect the Santa Ana River Basin water resources to maximum
beneficial uses within the watershed in an economical and
responsible manner.
Eastern Municipal Water District - Provides domestic and agricultural water, wastewater collection and treatment services, and recycled water in a 555 square mile service area with a population of about 630,000 in western Riverside County.
Western Municipal Water District - Provides supplemental water, wastewater disposal, and water resource management within a 510 square mile area of western Riverside County.
State Water Resources Control Board - The mission of the Water Board is to ensure the highest reasonable quality for waters of the State, while allocating those waters to achieve the optimum balance of beneficial uses. There are nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Boards). The mission of the Regional Boards it to develop and enforce water quality objectives and implementation plans that will best protect the beneficial uses of the State's water.
Association of Ground Water Agencies - Several agencies responsible for management of groundwater basins have joined together as AGWA, combining their expertise and resources for the purpose of enhancing the management of groundwater basins in California.
Orange County Water District - OCWD's primary responsibility is managing the vast groundwater basin under north and central Orange County that supplies water to more than 20 cities and water agencies, serving more than 2 million Orange County residents.
Municipal Water District of Orange County - MWDOC is a regional water wholesaler and resource planning agency managing Orange County's imported water supply, serving more than 2.3 million residents, and has a service area of approximately 600 square miles.
Metropolitan Water District - MWD is a consortium of 26 cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 18 million people in parts of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
American Water Works Association - An international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of water quality and supply.
AWWA Research Foundation - A member supported, international, nonprofit organization that sponsors research to enable water utilities, public health agencies, and other professionals to provide safe and affordable drinking water to consumers.
Department of Toxic Substances Control - DTSC regulates hazardous waste, cleans up existing contamination, and looks for ways to reduce the hazardous waste produced in California.
California Water Awareness Campaign - A year-long effort by organizations throughout California to heighten public awareness about the conservation, supply, quality, and distribution of water.
Southern California Water Committee - A nonprofit, nonpartisan, public education partnership dedicated to informing Southern Californians about our water needs and our state's water resources.
National Water Resources Association - A nonprofit federation of state organizations whose membership includes rural water districts, municipal water entities, commercial companies and individuals.
Water Education Foundation - An impartial, non-profit organization creating a better understanding of water issues and helping to resolve water resource problems through educational programs.
American Water Resources Association - A non-profit professional association dedicated to the advancement of men and women in water resources management, research, and education.
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