by News Staff | Jan 30, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
As fears of drought grow, so do rumors. One that came to our newsroom was that the Department of Water and Power planned to drain Crowley Lake. Chris Plakos of DWP Public Relations said that’s not true. Plakos said, “Rumors that LADWP is planning on...
by News Staff | Jan 28, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
As the Owens Valley scrambles for some kind of protection in the apparent drought, Mono Lake protectors have some good news – definite terms in a State Water License for the Department of Water and Power. Geoff McQuilkin, Executive Director of the Mono Lake...
by News Staff | Jan 26, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Drought makes all water uses shaky. For those locked in a reluctant relationship with the Department of Water and Power, it’s worse. Officials in our two counties have begun the dance to secure water. Inyo Supervisors wrote down their views on the Owens Dry...
by News Staff | Jan 22, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Residents of West Bishop now keep a wary eye on their groundwater levels and their private wells. Some property owners have reportedly started to meet to share their fears. Seven or so domestic wells have dried up. Many question why the groundwater dropped –...
by News Staff | Jan 20, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In December, the Inyo Sheriff’s Office arrested three men in connection with equipment thefts from the Department of Water and Power. Now, the Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies are investigating other equipment thefts from several construction sites in...
