Division 1: Dr. Anthony R. Fellow (El Monte, South El Monte, Rosemead, Temple City) Division 2: Frank F. Forbes (Monrovia, South Pasadena, San Gabriel, Arcadia) Division 3: Kenneth R. Manning (La Puente, Industry, Bassett, Hacienda Heights, Valinda) Division 4: R. William ìBillî Robinson (Baldwin Park, Covina, West Covina, South Azusa) Division 5: Marvin J. Cichy (Duarte, Irwindale, Bradbury, portions of El Monte, Monrovia, and Baldwin Park)

2000 ANNUAL REPORT

THE UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Provides a reliable supply of supplement water for groundwater recharge and
domestic consumption within the boundaries of our service area.

With the dawn of a new century comes a new era for the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. The year 2000 provided the Upper District with a renewed and much more aggressive approach to watershed management in the San Gabriel Valley. The Upper District renewed its “Up-a-Tree” program which provides individuals the opportunity to purchase trees to be planted in their name or in the name of a loved one. The Upper District has also strengthened its water conservation opportunities by providing a commercial, industrial, and institutional program (CII). The Upper District contributes the success of this year and welcomes the new century with a strong commitment to partnerships. Through partnership efforts, the Upper District will continue its proactive work with watershed restoration, conservation and providing a reliable source of water for the San Gabriel Valley.

Ukraine Student Visitors
The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District hosted visiting students from the Ukraine. The students are part of a visiting student program with La Puente High School. The Upper District sponsored a local tour which provided them information on local, imported and recycled water. The Upper District worked jointly with Metropolitan Water District to sponsor a tour of downtown Los Angeles, including MWD Headquarters.

WATERSHED RESTORATION ACTIVITIES
The Watershed Restoration Program began in 1991 from an innovative partnership between the Upper District and the U.S. Forest Service. The program was developed as a means of restoring and preserving the
watershed in the San Gabriel Mountains, which directly impacts the local groundwater supply. The program utilizes volunteers of all ages to help collect acorns and native seeds as well as planting tree sampling in the local mountain area. The program has also funded the development of interpretive road signs explaining the function and importance of the local watershed and a watershed nursery that includes a green house and
potting shed. This year, watershed restoration events attracted over 950 parties and over 11,000 trees were planted.

ULTRA LOW FLUSH TOILETS
Ultra Low Flush Toilets (ULFT) only use 1.6 gallons per flush as opposed to regular toilets that use about 3 to 6 gallons. For 2000, the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District distributed over 1900 ULFTs, which translates to a water savings of approximately 21,974,764 gallons. This year’s participating schools, La Puente High School and Gabrielino High School, cumulatively earned $28,500 for their efforts.

EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION BOOTHS & DISPLAYS
The Upper District goes to great lengths to provide information to the public on water conservation and awareness programs. In 2000, the Upper District participated at the following events: Citrus College Water Awareness Programs; Santa Anita Mall Water Awareness Month Display; West Covina Mall Water Awareness Month Display; Los Angeles County Fair.

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER EDUCATION BUS TOURS
The Upper District sponsors and hosts water education bus tours designed to 1) Show the entire picture of how the San Gabriel Valley receives water; 2) Demonstrate the work and effort needed to provide water to the San
Gabriel Valley; and 3) Highlight the many jobs and careers in the local water industry. The tours are available to local high schools and senior citizen centers. In 2000 over 600 high school students and 200 seniors participated in the education bus tours.

LANDSCAPING & GARDENING SEMINARS
In 2000, 12 workshops were held for water efficiency. Landscaping and gardening courses were offered, free of charge, to the public. The six-week intensive certification course was offered in both English and Spanish. A
two-part plant identification course was also offered.

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL (CII) PROGRAM
Over 750 facilities took part in a new conservation program. This program offers rebates for retrofitting several types of high water-use fixtures/ equipment with efficient water-use fixtures/equipment. Fixtures include; Ultra Low Flush Toilets, Ultra Low Flush Urinals, Pre-rinse Spray Heads, Horizontal-axis Commercial Washing Machines and Cooling Tower Conductivity Controllers.

INSPECTION TRIPS
The Upper District sponsored four Metropolitan Water District Inspection Trips this year 3 trips to the Colorado River System and 1 new tour to Coachella Valley to inspect agriculture waters. These trips are designed to show the facilities required to import water to Southern California and to provide an overview of Southern California’s water supply systems and the challenges to provide this vital resource.

Please feel free to contact District staff or your elected representative
if you have any questions or comments.
(626) 443-2297
Visit the Upper District Homepage www.usgvmwd.org