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Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Commends WRD for Its Commitment and Achievements LAKEWOOD, Calif., Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Thursday evening, the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) held its annual State of the District Address to a standing-room-only crowd of approximately 300 guests. WRD Board President Albert Robles and WRD General Manager Robb Whitaker presented the accomplishments the District has achieved over the past year to elected...

State High Court Rejects Legal Challenges by Cities of Downey, Signal Hill and Cerritos, the Central Basin Municipal Water District and Tesoro Oil Company LAKEWOOD, Calif., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California State Supreme Court delivered an important legal victory to the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) and to district ratepayers when it rejected appeals by the Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD) and the cities of Downey,...

LAKEWOOD, Calif., May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD), which provides groundwater for more than 10% of the state's population, has decided NOT to increase its groundwater pumping rates for the next fiscal year. Avoiding a water rate increase is a sharp contrast to the 5% to 28% increases in other water rates in the Los Angeles region. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110121/DC34153LOGO) "WRD is very proud...

LAKEWOOD, Calif., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of its comprehensive and transparent budget process, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) the GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120120/DC39267 ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110121/DC34153LOGO ) "WRD is honored to...

District Presents an Overview of the Groundwater Supply in Southern LA County LAKEWOOD, Calif., Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) hosted its 2nd Annual State of the District address. WRD Board President Sergio Calderon and WRD General Manager Robb Whitaker presented local officials and members of the public with an overview of south Los Angeles County's groundwater condition and highlighted WRD's smart water...