Ventura County Public Works Agency Announces Matthew Ehret as Director of Watershed Protection

Watershed Protection

October 28th, 2026 Amigos 805 By Community Contributor VENTURA — The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew (Matt) Ehret as Director of Watershed Protection, effective October 25, 2026. Ehret brings more than 24 years of public works experience, with an extensive background in engineering, construction management, flood…

Food being placed in the food waste bin.

Feeding Communities: Waste-Free Ventura County’s Journey to 1.5 Million Pounds of Food Saved from Landfills [Careit Spotlight]

Eye on the Environment, Integrated Waste Management Division

October 13th, 2026 Careit Media Ventura County is celebrated for its stunning mosaic of rugged wilderness, thriving agriculture, sunny beaches, and lively neighborhoods. Yet, beneath its picturesque surface lies a challenge common to many regions: food waste. Instead of letting all that good food go to waste, Waste-Free Ventura County (WFVC) teamed up with the…