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PRESS RELEASE: Metropolitan board opens new path to increase region’s water supply reliability through local water exchanges

August 21, 2025

Metropolitan’s member agencies can now exchange locally produced water supplies, enhancing regional resilience amid climate challenges Press release from the...

WEBB TRACT UPDATE: Project receives statutory exemption for restoration projects, Field notes: Collecting carbon data

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Ecosystems

August 1, 2025

From the Metropolitan Water District: Wetlands project receives statutory exemption for restoration projects (SERP) The Webb Tract Wetland Restoration Project...

PRESS RELEASE: Metropolitan advances project to help Southern California communities vulnerable in state droughts

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Water project operations

July 10, 2025

Board authorizes additional $54 million for project that will bring more diverse water supplies to area dependent on State Water...

PRESS RELEASE: Southern California water agencies end lengthy legal dispute

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Water rights and water law

June 3, 2025

Settlement agreement aims to bring region greater fiscal stability, water supply efficiency and reliability Press release from the Metropolitan Water...

Webb Tract Update: Updates on wetland and rice conversion projects

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Ecosystems

March 20, 2025

From the Metropolitan Water District: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy hosted the...

METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT: Southern Californians’ per person water use drops to lowest in 35 years

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Planning and management

January 31, 2025

Decline by 45% supported by Metropolitan’s $1 billion investments in conservation alongside region’s commitment to sustainability. Press release from the...

METROPOLITAN: Webb Tract Wetland Project update

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Ecosystems

January 7, 2025

From the Metropolitan Water District: Webb Tract is about to be transformed by a Nature-Based Solutions grant from the Sacramento-San...

PRESS RELEASE: Metropolitan begins new water year well-prepared with ample water in storage

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Current Conditions

October 2, 2024

Water strategically stored in reservoirs and groundwater banks across state will support water reliability when dry conditions return From Metropolitan...

THIS JUST IN … Metropolitan places general manager on administrative leave

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Website announcements

June 13, 2024

From the Metropolitan Water District: The board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California today immediately placed...

PRESS RELEASES: Metropolitan board adopts two-year budget, funding work to reliably provide water to Southern California; LA Waterkeeper says it’s a step in the right direction

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Planning and management

April 10, 2024

Budget includes 8.5% annual rate increases over next two years, anticipates small property tax increase Press release from Metropolitan Water...

NEWS RELEASE: New SoCal water bank improves water supply reliability for millions

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Groundwater News

October 23, 2023

Officials celebrate start of $211 million High Desert Water Bank, Metropolitan’s largest-ever investment in groundwater storage From the Metropolitan Water...