LOS ANGELES (April 24, 2024) — The Board of Commissioners of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the nation’s largest municipal utility and a leading advocate for environmental sustainability, recently approved a far-reaching and impactful motion that will result in the integration of biodiversity initiatives and nature based solutions throughout the Department’s […]
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Mayor Bass Announces Recommendation of LADWP CEO and General Manager
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass LOS ANGELES (April 19, 2024) – Following a nationwide search, Mayor Karen Bass announced today that she has recommended Janisse Quiñones, PE to serve as the new CEO & General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power […]
Another Above-Average Snowpack Improves Water Supply Resiliency for Los Angeles
Strong Snowfall in the Eastern Sierra Coupled with Record Rainfall and Stormwater Capture in the LA Basin Boost Water Supplies Each year, LADWP conducts snow surveys from February to April at five snow courses in the Eastern Sierra, where snowmelt feeds into the Los Angeles Aqueduct which delivers water to Los Angeles. Pictured (from […]
LADWP Embraces Women Empowerment During Women’s History Month 2024
LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2024) –The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) recently joined countless organizations across the nation in recognizing Women’s History Month (WHM) during the month of March. This year, LADWP and the Department’s Women’s Council partnered to provide programming that held true to the Women’s Council’s mission to support, elevate […]
LADWP Crews Ready to Respond to Wind- or Rain-Related Outages Forecasted through the Weekend
LOS ANGELES (March 29, 2024) – The National Weather Service has forecasted periods of moderate to heavy rain starting Friday night, through Monday in the Los Angeles area that could bring up to three inches of rain, and potentially more in the mountain and foothill areas. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews […]
Richard Katz elected President and George McGraw Elected Vice President of L.A. Board of Water and Power Commissioners
LOS ANGELES (March 27, 2024) –The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Water and Power Commissioners has elected new leaders and welcomed two new Commissioners. Former state assemblyman Richard Katz, who was recently confirmed to the Board, was unanimously elected as President and George McGraw was elected as Vice President. Former […]
