Press Releases
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...
DWA approves map for election by division
The Desert Water Agency Board of Directors voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt a map which breaks the service boundaries into five divisions and kick-starts the transition from at-large to division elections. The approved – one of...
Desert Water Agency invites public to Butterfly Block Party
Desert Water Agency is hosting a free community event from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, outside our main office, 1200 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. The 2nd annual event features fun activities for the entire family and encourages the community to visit its...
Local Agencies Warn Community About Dangers of Rapid Flows at Whitewater River
Avoid tragedy by finding safe alternatives and avoiding ‘No Trespassing’ areas along river Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and Desert Water Agency (DWA) are reminding residents and visitors to avoid the Whitewater River channel near Windy Point on either side...
Supreme Court denies petition to hear water rights case
The United States Supreme Court announced today it will not review a court decision in a lawsuit that the Agua Caliente Tribe filed against Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) and Desert Water Agency (DWA) in 2013 seeking unprecedented rights to groundwater,...