Press Releases
Media Inquiries:
Victoria Llort, Director of Public Affairs and Conservation, 760-323-4971, ext. 273
Xochitl Peña, Public Affairs Manager, 760-323-4971, ext. 272
Nisha Ajmani, Senior Public Affairs Specialist , 760-323-4971, ext. 184
Desert Water Agency welcomes Victoria Llort
Desert Water Agency is pleased to announce Victoria Llort as its new Director of Public Affairs and Conservation. Llort started on April 22, 2024, and will oversee public awareness, conservation, legislative and community involvement programs. “Victoria is well-versed...
Desert Water Agency General Manager Mark Krause Retires
After 29 years at Desert Water Agency – the last eight as General Manager and Chief Engineer – Mark Krause will retire on Feb. 22, 2024. Steve Johnson, current Assistant General Manager, will replace Krause upon his retirement. “It has been a privilege to serve the...
More funds available – up to $4 per square foot – for grass removal
Palm Springs residents and businesses can now get more money to remove their grass and replace it with drought-tolerant landscape. In addition to DWA’s $3 per square foot incentive, the City of Palm Springs will contribute an additional $1 for conversions, for a total...
DWA Board of Directors approves rate increase
At a public hearing on June 28, Desert Water Agency’s Board of Directors approved rate increases as the first step in a five-year rate plan for water, recycled water and wastewater. Most of the will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024...
DWA adds $2 million to grass removal rebate program
Desert Water Agency augmented its grass removal program budget by $2 million so more customers can apply for the incentive and help save water. The DWA Board of Directors unanimously approved the additional funding at its regular meeting Tuesday morning. The program...
Desert Water Agency hosts two Candidate Workshops
Desert Water Agency has three Division seats up for election in November. DWA, which manages water in the western third of the Coachella Valley and provides tap water service to Palm Springs and a portion of Cathedral City, is run by a publicly elected Board of...
One of Palm Springs’ Largest HOAs to Skip Overseeding
To help conserve water during another significant drought in the West, Canyon Estates - the 79-acre Palm Springs community known for its mid-century modern designed homes - will not scalp or overseed as is common practice for grass areas in the fall. “Our Board of...
Key Claims Dismissed in Agua Caliente’s Case Against Water Agencies
Court says water agencies haven’t harmed the Tribe A federal court announced on Friday, April 19 that the Agua Caliente Tribe was not harmed because it has always had access to as much high-quality water as it needs. The judge ruled that the Tribe does not have...