New federal guidelines taking effect this fall require California, Arizona, and Nevada to collectively reduce water use by 1.25 million acre-feet a year — and local water managers say the downstream effects are still being assessed.
The Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency will also vote on key contract amendments tied to the Replenish Big Bear program, which could affect local water rates.
The 5-0 vote keeps the Garstin Water Operations Facility project on track while a legal review sorts out who's responsible for overseeing construction.
The February 24 board meeting surfaced questions about the Replenish Big Bear project's future while delivering good news on precipitation, finances, and the Garstin Project timeline.
The DWP board voted unanimously to authorize up to $1.2 million in upfront construction spending while it waits for a federally issued Notice to Proceed.