What can the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency and the other water agencies in the region do together to ensure an ample clean supply of water for the co

By Mary Ann (Harvey) Melleby

The agencies should be involved in on-going, communication and collaboration. A partnership between the agencies in the Pass region will assure that growing regional water needs are met.

Also, regional planning with identification of projects that provide regional benefits are more likely to receive grant and loan funding from state and federal agencies. The agencies need to work together to continue to recharge the basin to protect our groundwater supplies.

If elected, I will support efforts for regional planning and partnerships to achieve common goals among local water providers that result in cost effectiveness and responsible stewardship of resources.