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Fall Creek Fish Ladder Improvement Project

June 26, 2023July 10, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

By Julie Horner Work has begun on a project to improve Felton’s Fall Creek ecosystem. The San Lorenzo Valley Water District has begun upgrading the 30-year-old Fall Creek fish ladder located at the end of Fall Creek Road near the entrance to the Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park with a goal of improving fish passage and… Read More

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New Septic Regulations Taking Effect July 2023

April 7, 2023September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By M.C. Dwyer The Santa Cruz Association of REALTORS recently held an educational event about point-of-sale septic regulations taking effect in Santa Cruz County in July 2023. Mark Kinder of Affordable Septic, who’s installed thousands of systems, explained everything we need to know about septic system repair and the new regulations. The State Water Resources Control Board oversees all California… Read More

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New Developments for Big Basin Water Company Customers

April 2, 2023April 19, 2023 slvpost.comBig Basin Water0 comment

By Mark Dolson Big Basin Water Company (BBWC) customers have been rocked in recent weeks by two dramatic developments in their years-long quest for a more reliable supply of water: (1) consolidation discussions between BBWC and the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) have been halted, and (2) the State of California is moving to place BBWC’s water system into… Read More

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Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency and Upcoming Water District Plans

February 16, 2023March 4, 2023 slvpost.com1 Comment

By Bob Fultz It’s important that we all stay current with the activities of the Santa Margarita Groundwater Agency (SMGA), since their actions could have a significant impact on local control and cost of water in San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD). A bit of background. The Santa Margarita Aquifer has been designated by the State of California as being… Read More

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Regional Water Resource Management: The Big Picture

January 26, 2023February 5, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

Mark Dolson In November, I wrote about the challenges facing the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) as it strives to ensure a reliable water supply for future customers. This month, I want to focus on the larger context: the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Santa Cruz all share the same watershed, and there are four key areas in… Read More

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Understanding Regional Water Resource Management Challenges

December 9, 2022December 26, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mark Dolson In my September column, “A Perspective on the SLV Water District and the SLV,” I wrote about three distinct arenas in which we need the San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) to function effectively: (1) routine business operations, (2) regional water resource management, and (3) community engagement and support. This month I want to dive deeper into… Read More

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Potty Talk – A Story about San Lorenzo Valley’s Waste Management

November 27, 2022September 28, 2023 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann Rural, small town life in the midst of the sprawling, busy Bay Area has always been part of San Lorenzo Valley’s charm. Every new acquaintance is a friend of a friend, once removed. If our kids don’t already know each other by the end of 5th grade, they are practically guaranteed to meet in Middle School. But… Read More

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A Perspective on the SLV Water District and the SLV

September 28, 2022September 29, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Mark Dolson When our family moved to Ben Lomond in 1995, I learned to write monthly checks to PG&E for energy and to San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) for water. In the years ahead, I became painfully aware of PG&E and of how oblivious it is to its fundamental responsibilities to our community. SLVWD, though, flew under my… Read More

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How Do We Talk About Water in the San Lorenzo Valley?

June 12, 2022July 13, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann This is a column I write each month without compensation. It is entirely my personal opinion. I am a San Lorenzo Valley Water District Board Member but the opinions contained herein are completely my own. The United States has been failing to maintain its roads, bridges, and utilities for decades. A report known as the “Infrastructure Report… Read More

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The Long Road to Lompico – Lois Henry Retires From SLV Water District’s Board

May 12, 2022May 22, 2022 slvpost.com0 comment

By Jayme Ackemann My colleague and new friend Lois Henry is retiring from public service. Her term on the Water District Board began in 2018 but her story starts years before the road to Lompico was paved. Lois and Les Henry settled their family in San Lorenzo Valley’s Lompico Canyon community more than 50 years ago. They built their home… Read More