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 […]
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LADWP’s Cool LA Initiative Turns Up the Relief with Increased Air Conditioner Rebates of Up To $275 as Summer Heat Intensifies
Los Angeles, CA – July 8, 2025 – As temperatures rise across the region, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has ramped up efforts to help customers beat the heat and stay cool with its popular Cool LA initiative, offering rebates of up to $275 on air conditioners for income-qualified customers. This […]
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 […]
Owens River Gorge Closed to Public Access for Fish and Wildlife Habitat Improvement
No Public Access Starting on June 4 until June 24, 2025 Inyo County, CA (May 28, 2025) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will release higher-than-normal water down the Owens River Gorge from June 4 to June 24, 2025, in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Mono […]
