September 13, 2016

There are a lot of great events coming up in our watershed including our next council meeting, a state meeting discussing water rights, annual California Coastal Cleanup Day and Water Take 1 Kick-Off events. The 32nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day is This Saturday, September 17th! Be one of the 60,000 people across all of California in Read more about September 13, 2016[…]

June 9, 2016

Groundwater Management Agencies are Forming and Want Your Feedback Over the past year, water agencies and the County have joined forces to address new state legislation regarding groundwater management. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) offers local agencies the opportunity to control the future sustainability of groundwater basins. Your participation is requested at two meetings Read more about June 9, 2016[…]

February 22, 2016

Save these dates for our March Meeting and Ceremony. March is our month to celebrate successful collaboration in the watershed as we move forward implementing our Watershed Management Plan! At our next Watershed Council Meeting we will hear about the Watershed Protection District’s new tool for successful collaboration as we move toward an Arundo-Free watershed, Read more about February 22, 2016[…]

Job Opportunity – Ojai Valley Sanitary District – Application Deadline December 21st

The Ojai Valley Sanitary District (OVSD) has an opening for a Project Manager.  According to Jeff Palmer, General Manager, OVSD is looking for “someone extremely organized, with some experience in project management, engineering, planning and/or environmental planning to help with their capital improvement program, permits, and new Nutrient TMDL projects”.  For more information please see Read more about Job Opportunity – Ojai Valley Sanitary District – Application Deadline December 21st[…]

September 16, 2015

Watershed Coordinator Services Will Now Be Provided by Ventura County Watershed Protection District.  At their September 3, 2015 meeting, the Watershed Council approved the proposal by the Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD) to host the Council’s watershed coordinator staff services. The VCWPD has been providing staff to the Santa Clara River Watershed Committee since February Read more about September 16, 2015[…]

August 31, 2015

Sep 3 Council Meeting Agenda (Revised)  The next meeting of the Watershed Council will be on Thursday, September 3, 2015, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, in the Topping Room of the EP Foster Library, 651 E. Main Street. Agenda highlights: Dana Bogdanich, with Ventura County Resource Conservation District, will provide an update on the latest activities Read more about August 31, 2015[…]

August 19, 2015

Tomorrow, August 20 –  Proposition 1 Funding Meeting.  There will be a special Proposition 1 funding meeting tomorrow, August 20, 2015 from 9:00-11:00 am to discuss three of the Prop 1 funding opportunities that are open now, and to explore project ideas and potential collaboration. The meeting will be held in the Topping Room of the EP Foster Library, 651 E. Read more about August 19, 2015[…]

August 12, 2015

Aug 20 Proposition 1 Funding Meeting. Three Proposition 1 grant solicitations are out now that could be sources of funding for our watershed projects. 1. Watershed Restoration Grant Programs, Department of Fish and Wildlife. Due Sep 16. Funding must go to projects of “statewide importance.” 2. California Stream Flow Enhancement Program, Wildlife Conservation Board. Due Sep 30. Eligible: Planning, implementation, acquisition, and scientific studies, monitoring, Read more about August 12, 2015[…]