Carmel River

California American Water Announces $20,000 State Strategic Impact Grant to Support Carmel River Steelhead Protection Efforts

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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California American Water is proud to announce a $20,000 State Strategic Impact grant awarded to the Carmel River Steelhead Association from the American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • California American Water is proud to announce a $20,000 State Strategic Impact grant awarded to the Carmel River Steelhead Association from the American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S.
  • The funds will directly support the association's ongoing efforts to conserve and restore the threatened Steelhead trout population in the Carmel River.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305135519/en/
    Josh Stratton, External Affairs Manager for California American Water with Steve Park, President of the Carmel River Steelhead Association (Photo: Business Wire)
    “This generous grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation will provide a significant boost to our steelhead conservation efforts,” said Steve Park, President of the Carmel River Steelhead Association.
  • “At California American Water, we are deeply committed to environmental stewardship and the communities we serve,” said Josh Stratton, External Affairs Manager for California American Water in Monterey.

California American Water Appeals Ruling on LAFCO Decision

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Energy, Natural Resources, Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Acquisition, Superior, American Water, Foreign policy, Measure, American Water Works, Water, Carmel River, LAFCO, Water quality, Monterey Peninsula, Ecosystem, Cryptocurrency

California American Water is appealing the Superior Court’s December 11, 2023 decision to vacate a Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) December 2021 resolution denying the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) application for authorization to become a retail water supplier.

Key Points: 
  • California American Water is appealing the Superior Court’s December 11, 2023 decision to vacate a Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) December 2021 resolution denying the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) application for authorization to become a retail water supplier.
  • If the Superior Court’s decision to vacate stands, the matter would potentially be sent back to LAFCO for reconsideration.
  • “The court set aside the resolution and allowed MPWMD to seek further review by LAFCO, but no additional review is necessary because the facts are the same,” said Evan Jacobs, Senior Director of External Affairs for California American Water.
  • The company employs about 100 people who live and work in Monterey County, including licensed water treatment and distribution operators, engineers and water quality experts.

California American Water: Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Moves Forward with Risky Resolution

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Central Coast, Certification, Foreign policy, Carmel River, American Water Works, Organization, Water, American Water, Water resources, Monterey Peninsula, Financial management, Renewable energy

California American Water, along with community leaders and organizations, testified that the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (District) is making a costly error in proceeding with its buyout attempt of California American Water’s Monterey water system.

Key Points: 
  • California American Water, along with community leaders and organizations, testified that the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (District) is making a costly error in proceeding with its buyout attempt of California American Water’s Monterey water system.
  • Supported by representatives of labor, hospitality, environmental groups and members of the public, California American Water made its case that they have, and will continue to be, the best stewards of the Monterey Peninsula’s water resources.
  • California American Water raised multiple issues regarding the District’s plan, including that the District does not have the proper certification by the state to operate a water system, was denied permission by other local elected officials on the Monterey County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) to become a retail water system, and has no previous experience in operating a water system.
  • California American Water is confident that its operational successes and financial management, coupled with legal precedent set by other similar attempts by public agencies to take over water systems, will result in California American Water retaining its water system.

Public Invited to Los Padres Dam Alternatives Public Workshops

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Representatives from engineering firm AECOM will make an informational presentation on the Los Padres Dam Alternatives Study , which was released in April 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Representatives from engineering firm AECOM will make an informational presentation on the Los Padres Dam Alternatives Study , which was released in April 2023.
  • There will be one workshop in-person and one virtual.
  • After the presentation, representatives from the primary organizations that participated in the study will be available to answer questions.
  • Feedback from the workshops will help inform additional areas of concern to study and future decision-making about the preferred alternative.

California American Water Aquifer Storage and Recovery Program Captures Near Historic Levels of Winter Rain

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Saturday, July 1, 2023
Utilities, Energy, Aquifer storage and recovery, American Water Works, Water, Carmel River, ASR, Central California, Rain, Agriculture

California American Water‘s Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) program captured excess winter rainwater from the Carmel River and injected 1,656.42 acre feet of water into the Seaside Basin this winter.

Key Points: 
  • California American Water‘s Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) program captured excess winter rainwater from the Carmel River and injected 1,656.42 acre feet of water into the Seaside Basin this winter.
  • The stored water will help alleviate water needs during future dry periods without rain and will reduce future reliance on the Carmel River and Seaside Basin.
  • Of the 182-day Aquifer Storage and Recovery season, California American Water successfully injected water 157 days when river triggers were met, making this the 2nd highest ASR injection season since the ASR program began.
  • The successful Aquifer Storage and Recovery program is consistent with other California American Water conservation practices including conservation classes and customer education programs, replumbing our system to reduce pumping from the Carmel River and our Water Wise Housecalls program.

California American Water Rejects Unauthorized Purchase Offer

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Saturday, April 29, 2023
Energy, Professional Services, Utilities, Finance, Measure, Carmel River, Water, American Water, Water supply, Sale, American Water Works, Monterey Peninsula, Carmel, Risk, Foreign policy

California American Water issued its response to Monterey Peninsula Water Management District’s (MPWMD) offer to purchase California American Water’s water system serving the Monterey Peninsula.

Key Points: 
  • California American Water issued its response to Monterey Peninsula Water Management District’s (MPWMD) offer to purchase California American Water’s water system serving the Monterey Peninsula.
  • California American Water reiterated its commitment to working cooperatively with MPWMD and other community partners to bring approved new sources of water supply online to protect the Carmel River.
  • “California American Water has provided high-quality and reliable water service to its customers on the Monterey Peninsula for many decades and plans to continue serving its customers and working to address the real issues of water supply and environmental protection facing the Monterey Peninsula,” said Evan Jacobs, Director of External Affairs for California American Water.
  • “MPWMD should stop wasting taxpayer money and reconsider its reckless and infeasible attempt to purchase our water system.”
    In 2018, after previous failed attempts to secure voter authorization to pursue a takeover of California American Water’s Monterey Peninsula system, the Measure J ballot measure authorized MPWMD to explore the feasibility of the purchase and operation of California American Water’s Monterey Peninsula water system.

California American Water to Sign Pure Water Monterey Expansion Agreement

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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California American Water will sign the Pure Water Monterey Expansion (PWMe) agreement.

Key Points: 
  • California American Water will sign the Pure Water Monterey Expansion (PWMe) agreement.
  • “Since 1995, residents of the Monterey Peninsula have faced an uncertain future for their water supply,” said Kevin Tilden, president of California American Water.
  • California American Water will be allowed standard ratemaking treatment for the construction funding of the pumps and pipes that were built to support the expansion.
  • Together, the recently approved desalination plant and the Pure Water Monterey Expansion will allow the community to replace water no longer available from the Carmel River and comply with the orders of the State Water Resources Control Board.

California American Water Files Response Comments to Public Advocates Office Motion on Water Reuse Decision

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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California American Water filed a response to the Motion of The Public Advocates Office (PAO) for Leave to File Amended Response to California-American Water Company’s Application for Rehearing of Decision 22-12-001.

Key Points: 
  • California American Water filed a response to the Motion of The Public Advocates Office (PAO) for Leave to File Amended Response to California-American Water Company’s Application for Rehearing of Decision 22-12-001.
  • The motion seeks a speedy review of the California Public Utilities Commission’s recent decision concerning the Pure Water Monterey Expansion (PWMe) water purchase agreement.
  • “California American Water is committed to moving forward with the Pure Water Monterey Expansion agreement with the corrections the PAO has proposed.
  • In November 2021, California American Water, Monterey One Water and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District all signed a Memorandum of Understanding to proceed with a purchase agreement for water provided by Monterey One Water Expansion if the CPUC approved recovery of infrastructure costs advanced by California American Water.

California American Water Activates Major Infrastructure Improvement Project

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Saturday, February 18, 2023
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On the evening of February 13th, California American Water activated two new pump stations as part of our efforts to reduce reliance on the Carmel River.

Key Points: 
  • On the evening of February 13th, California American Water activated two new pump stations as part of our efforts to reduce reliance on the Carmel River.
  • This transformative improvement of our water infrastructure reverses flow direction from how water has flowed in our system for over a century.
  • Historically water was pumped from Carmel Valley to Pebble Beach, however this system reversal draws water from the Seaside Basin to reduce reliance on the Carmel River.
  • California American Water continues to provide safe, reliable water to our customers while also acting as responsible stewards of existing precious water resources and new sources of water.

California American Water Files an Application for Rehearing with the CPUC

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Saturday, December 31, 2022
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On Friday, December 30, California American Water filed with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) its application for rehearing of the recent decision regarding the Pure Water Monterey Expansion agreement.

Key Points: 
  • On Friday, December 30, California American Water filed with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) its application for rehearing of the recent decision regarding the Pure Water Monterey Expansion agreement.
  • California American Water is requesting recovery of infrastructure costs needed to extract, distribute, and deliver water from the expansion of the Pure Water Monterey project.
  • “California American Water has built new infrastructure and advanced funding to our partner agency because we support the expansion of the Pure Water Monterey project.
  • In November 2021, California American Water, Monterey One Water and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District all signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to proceed with a purchase agreement for water provided by Monterey One Water Expansion if the CPUC approved recovery of infrastructure costs advanced by California American Water.