by News Staff | Oct 16, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Inyo County Planning staff wrote strong comments of concern about the Department of Water and Power’s proposed mega-solar project south of Independence. Tuesday, the Inyo Supervisors were supportive of the concerns. The Supervisors made some changes and voted...
by News Staff | Oct 16, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
It started three years ago, and yesterday Inyo officials announced the completion of what they call the Independence Campus Solar Project. Deputy Public Works Director Jim Tatum said the solar arrays will save the County $414,000 in electrical costs in the first year...
by News Staff | Oct 3, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Stan Matlick of Bishop long protected the underground water of the Bishop area. His family won the Hillside Decree which banned DWP from exporting groundwater in Bishop. He fought later court battles and patrolled Department of Water and Power pumps to watch out for...
by News Staff | Oct 1, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Press Release – Bishop Police Department Event: Phone Scams Regarding Power Bills. The Bishop Police Department would like to make the public aware of a phone scam targeting the Bishop area. The press release says officers have acquired some reports of residents...
by News Staff | May 5, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Inyo County’s response to the Department of Water and Power pumping plan reveals that water levels in all well fields are below the baseline expected to protect the environment. The letter also reveals that vegetation is below baseline in five of seven well...
