by News Staff | Feb 3, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Even with some recent snow, severe drought continues throughout California. At today’s Inyo Supervisors meeting, Water Department officials want direction from the Board on how to engage with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power on a list of water...
by News Staff | Jan 28, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
They adopted a drought proclamation, described a visit with the Los Angeles Mayor, and considered placement of their proclamation on a joint Inyo-LA committee meeting agenda. The Inyo Supervisors acknowledged the serious environmental conditions so far and got it on...
by News Staff | Jan 27, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
At the heart of the Inyo Supervisors’ agenda today – a resolution that would officially declare a Local Drought Emergency. On the same note, the Water Department wants direction on how to work with the Department of Water and Power to develop drought...
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 21, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
by Charles James The Lower Owens River Project continues to garner much interest with local groups. At the packed public meeting held in Bishop on January 13th at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Conference Room, the room was literally packed to capacity...