BISHOP (October 14, 2025) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Owens Valley electric crews are prepared to respond to any potential power outages that may occur as the latest winter storm makes it way to the Eastern Sierra slopes this evening to 9am Wednesday. The Department will monitor the storm system closely […]
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LADWP Celebrates Second Annual Mono Lake Day with Continued Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
LOS ANGELES (September 26, 2025) — The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) today observed the second annual Mono Lake Day, celebrated on September 28, to recognize more than 30 years of environmental stewardship and success in balancing natural resource protection with urban water needs. Mono Lake Day honors the 1994 State Water […]
LADWP Crews Finish Ahead of Schedule Reopening Owens Gorge Road to Public Access September 24, 2025
Mono County, CA (September 24, 2025) – Starting in June 2025, LADWP carried out essential dam safety improvements to Long Valley Reservoir. Today, LADWP announced that crews completed the work ahead of schedule allowing Owens Gorge Rd at the Long Valley Dam Crest to reopen early starting Wednesday, September 24, 2025. To stay up to […]
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 […]
