Teachers, principals, students and non-profit organizations in Alhambra: apply for ‘Water Conservation’ Grant Funds Today!

By Mark Paulson, Board of Directors, Division I – Alhambra San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District

The San Gabriel Valley is experiencing a severe drought and our precious water supplies are lower than desired. Our O.W.L. Community Grant Program has provided funding to dozens of schools, teachers, student clubs and non-profit organizations to promote water education and conservation over more than a decade of service to our communities.

Who and Where:

• Non-profit schools and community organizations (teachers, departments, student clubs, chambers of commerce, scouts and service organizations) in Alhambra are eligible.

What:

• The Program provides funds for educational and service projects related to water education and conservation. Grant amounts are unlimited and are based on the quality and creativity of the proposal. Funds may be used for creation of printed materials, videos, curriculum, water-wise vegetation planting, community clean-ups, awards, special events (e.g. Earth Day), tours (reservoirs, watersheds, etc.) and more.

When:

• Funds are available on an ongoing basis throughout our fiscal year of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

How:

• Visit the District’s website for information and to complete an online application (www.sgvmwd.com/water-conservation/#owl-grants). Contact Evelyn Reyes, External Affairs Manager, for more information (626-969-7911; info@sgvmwd.com).

Alhambra has activated “Level 2” of its drought contingency plan, so please follow the guidance of the City Council and Alhambra’s water utility (https://www. cityofalhambra.org/575/Water-Conservation). Every drop of water we save is one that does not need to be pumped, stored, treated, imported, transported, recycled, desalinated…or paid for!

Please visit the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District’s website, www. sgvmwd.com, for more information.