Rich Harasick (far right), LADWP’s Sr. Assistant General Manager of Water System, shares news with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners that three water system projects received four prestigious AAEES awards. (L to R) Jevon Lam, Terrence McCarthy, Penny Falcon of LADWP’s Water Resources Division. LOS ANGELES (May 23, 2018) – Los Angeles Department […]
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Enthusiastic Turnout for 2018 Owens Lake Bird Festival
Bird enthusiasts on Owens Lake lookout for birds LOS ANGELES (May 23, 2018) — One hundred and forty bird enthusiasts descended on the city of Lone Pine to attend the 4th Annual Owens Lake Bird Festival. The three-day event, sponsored by Friends of the Inyo, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and others, […]
2018 Los Angeles Lineman’s Rodeo Showcases Essential Job Skills and Knowledge of Utility Workers
LADWP team #13 embraced as they received trophies for placing second overall in the journeyman competition at the Los Angeles Lineman’s Rodeo. From left to right: Chris Hitt, Thomas Crevier and Justin Carpenter. SUN VALLEY, Calif., (May 19, 2018) – Utility linemen from the Western United States and Canada gathered today in Sun Valley, CA […]
LADWP is Among Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers Nationwide
LOS ANGELES (May 18, 2018) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has been recognized as one of the top employers in America by Forbes magazine. LADWP was ranked No. 229 in the country on the “America’s Best Employers 2018” list, and No. 8 out of 25 in the Government Services category. […]
LADWP Opens Klondike Lake to Public Boating Seven Days A Week
LOS ANGELES (May 17, 2018) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) announced today that Klondike Lake will be open to public boating seven days a week beginning Friday, May 25, 2018 through Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2018. Access for motorized watercraft being transported by car, truck and/or trailer will be […]
L.A. Unified and LADWP Announce Water Use Efficiency Achievements and Student Participation in “Bucket Brigade”
Board of Water and Power Commissioner Jill Banks Barad (front, center) and L.A. Unified Board Member Scott M. Schmerelson (front, right) pose with newly-minted “Bucket Brigade” members from Walter Reed Middle School, proudly showcasing buckets from LADWP. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., (May 17, 2018) – Today, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LA Unified), in […]
