MCWD Motion to Dismiss A.12-04-019 MCWD has filed, with the Public Utilities Commission, a Motion to Dismiss the Application of California-American Water Company (U 210 W) for Approval of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project and Authorization to Recover All Present and Future Costs in Rates. View or download the document (PDF)

Questions & Answers on the Regional Desalination Project View or download (PDF)

Marina Coast Water District Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Desalination Project (January 17, 2012) — Marina Coast Water District (Marina Coast) learned today that California American Water (Cal-Am) has made the decision not to honor the agreements behind the Regional Desalination Project. However, Marina Coast has reaffirmed its commitment to the project agreements and the project. Marina Coast believes that the urgently-needed project can move forward and that all outstanding issues can be resolved promptly and favorably. Marina Coast continues to support the residents and businesses of Monterey County and intends to comply with its obligations under the project agreements, which were approved by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Marina Coast believes that The Regional Desalination Project needs to move forward with openness and full public participation. Marina Coast feels this is a viable project that can allow for a safe, reliable water supply for the Monterey County community, while restoring the flows to the Carmel River. Marina Coast is confident that through cooperation, the project will meet the State Water Resources Control Boards Cease and Desists order requirements. View or download as a PDF.

Ord Community Sphere of Influence Amendment and Service Area Annexation Marina Coast Water District has prepared a Draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration Document for the Ord Community Sphere of Amendment and Service Area Annexation for public comment. Written Comment Period has been extended to December 15, 2011. Comments can also be made during the MCWD Board Hearing which has been rescheduled for January 10, 2012. Official Notice (Revised 11/17/11) The notice contains locations where hard copies of the document are available.

Availability for documents referenced in the Draft Initial Study/Negative Declaration are shown in the list: "Ord Community Sphere of Influence Amendment and Service Area Annexation Reference Documents" (PDF; list of documents, formats, and locations where they may be obtained).

Conflict of Interest Allegations and Markman Preliminary Report documents are available from within the July 1 Special Board Meeting Agenda. Questions should be directed to MCWD General Manager Jim Heitzman at 384-6131.

MCWD Water Conservation Commission Volunteer Needed If you are interested in serving your community and have an interest in our precious water resources, consider participating as a member of the Water Conservation Commission. Call 883-5928 or 883-5910 for information, or download the flyer (PDF).

The Marina Coast Water District has Completed its 2010 Urban Water Management Plan. To view, please click here.

Marina Coast Water District (MCWD) serves the Monterey Peninsula's fastest growing and most diverse communities — the City of Marina and the Ord Community (the former Fort Ord).

MCWD provides high quality water, wastewater and recycled water services through management, conservation and development of future resources at reasonable costs.

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