LOS ANGELES (June 26, 2025) — After months of extensive repairs to the floating cover, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) today announced that the Santa Ynez Reservoir has been returned to service after completing testing and final inspections of the reservoir. The Santa Ynez Reservoir cover repair was a collaborative effort […]
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LADWP Hosts Summer Solstice Event at Chatsworth Nature Preserve Celebrating Nature, Community, and Conservation
Elder Dennis Garcia of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, honoring the seasons during the opening ceremony. LOS ANGELES (June 21, 2025) — Over a thousand community members gathered to celebrate Summer Solstice at the Chatsworth Nature Preserve, an annual event hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) in partnership […]
Media Advisory: LADWP and Community Partners to Celebrate Summer Solstice at Chatsworth Nature Preserve
LOS ANGELES (June 20, 2025) – Building on the tradition of its annual Winter Solstice event, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is co-hosting a Summer Solstice celebration at the Chatsworth Nature Preserve in partnership with the Santa Susana Mountain Park Association, Sky Valley Volunteers, and the Herp Connection. This family-friendly event at […]
Temporary Road Closure of Owens Gorge Rd at Long Valley for Critical Dam Safety Improvements
No Public Access Starting June 9 until November 30 Mono County, CA (June 6, 2025) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will carry out essential dam safety improvements to Long Valley Reservoir, requiring the road closure of Owens Gorge Rd at the Long Valley Dam Crest from June 9 to November 30, […]
Investing in Eastern Sierra’s Future Workforce: 2025 Career Technical Education Scholarship Recipients
Inyo County, CA (June 5, 2025) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), in partnership with the Inyo County Office of Education (ICOE), provide $5,000 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholarships to graduating high school students in Inyo County School Districts. These students are pursuing their interest in obtaining a skilled trade […]
Statement on May 20 Power Outage at the Fish Springs Trout Hatchery
LOS ANGELES (June 4, 2025) – A power outage caused by a car colliding with a power pole in the Owens Valley led to an unfortunate loss of fish at the Fish Springs Trout Hatchery last Tuesday, May 20. The power outage lasted approximately two and a half hours, while our crews responded to the […]
