OCWD Hosting Free Webinar on South Basin Groundwater Protection Project
Join the District on May 22 at 12 p.m. for the webinar, “Addressing Groundwater Contamination in the Southern Portion of the OC Groundwater Basin”. The webinar will feature speakers from OCWD, the Department of Toxic Substances Control and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Pair of Bald Eagles in the Prado Wetlands Named, Family Introduced
A pair of bald eagles that have called the Prado Wetlands home for the last few years have been formally named just in time for Earth Day: Lucy and Ricky. Located in Riverside County, the Prado Wetlands is the largest constructed wetlands on the west coast of the US and home to several rare and endangered birds and waterfowl species, including bald eagles.
Groundwater Replenishment System – new water you can count on
398915885000
gallons produced
OC GROUNDWATER BASIN (through end of March, 2024)
OCWD is one of the few groundwater management agencies able to track the groundwater basin’s “water budget” on a monthly basis. This information allows the District to make more informed management decisions about future water supplies and pumping.
Groundwater storage level
99% *
346,185 ac-ft
Compared to same time last year:
+17.5%
Groundwater recharge
238,420 ac-ft
Water year to date
Compared to same time last year:
+3.6%
Groundwater pumping
203,233 ac-ft
Water year to date
Compared to same time last year:
+14.5%
* Percentage of OCWD sustainable target
Upcoming Agendized Meetings
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May 08
CANCELLED Water Issues Committee Meeting
CANCELLED Water Issues Committee Meeting
- Date
- Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Start time
- 12:00 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
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May 09
CANCELLED Administration/Finance Issues Committee Meeting
CANCELLED Administration/Finance Issues Committee Meeting
- Date
- Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Start time
- 12:00 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
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May 15
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
- Date
- Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Start time
- 5:30 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
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May 17
Property Management Committee Meeting
Property Management Committee Meeting
- Date
- Friday, May 17, 2024
- Start time
- 12:00 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority
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May 28
Retirement Committee Meeting
Retirement Committee Meeting
- Date
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Start time
- 12:00 PM
- Importance
- Normal Priority