September 20, 2023 Patch Moorpark Ventura County’s Water Distribution Supervisor, Samuel Gonzalez, was honored for his excellence in the field Held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the Association of Water Agencies of Ventura County (AWA) surprised Samuel Gonzalez with the prestigious “Frontline Utility Worker” award to recognize his critical role in much of the…
Anitha Balan, Director, Roads & Transportation and Jim O’Tousa, Director, Engineering Services. (VENTURA COUNTY, California) July 19, 2023 – Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) recently announced two new Department Directors, both through internal promotions: Anitha Balan has been appointed to Director of Roads & Transportation, and Jim O’ Tousa to Director of Engineering Services.…
Ventura, CA – The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) has awarded new residential solid waste collection agreements to E.J. Harrison & Sons, Inc. and Arakelian Enterprises Inc. (Athens Services), to begin January 1, 2024. The current agreements, effective since 2014, were amended in 2022 to include programs and services necessary for the County’s compliance…
June 21, 2023 Patch Moorpark The four winners were named from departments across the agency. The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) announced four 2023 Employees of the Year, showcasing the exceptional abilities and exemplary performance of staff who represent VCPWA’s dedication to innovation and excellence. The four winners were named from a field of…
May 11, 2023 Amigos 805 VENTURA COUNTY — For this year’s National Public Works Day on May 23rd, more than 1,200 students in Ventura County will visit the Ventura County Public Works Agency! National Public Works Day is an opportunity for kindergarten through high school students to learn about the world of public works. PWA…
Here is some information on the California Triathlon occurring in our area. Click here to find out more information about possible road closures or other things about this event. More information can be found at this link: https://ventura.californiatriathlon.org/Race/2022CalTriVentura/Page/course
Efforts to remove Matilija Dam get $4.3 million to clear one hurdle, more ahead A nearly 25-year effort to tear down the long-defunct Matilija Dam near Ojai got a $4.3 million boost this month. The state’s Wildlife Conservation Board agreed to provide the funds to the Ventura County Public Works Agency – Watershed Protection District…
Eco-tip: Why not dynamite? Matilija Dam project illustrates value of watershed David Goldstein Special to Ventura County Star No matter where you live in Ventura County, recent progress on removal of the Matilija Dam may be inspiring to you because it reveals the relationships inside our local watersheds. A watershed is the area draining rain…
State Route (SR) 118 Realignment Project SR-118 is proposed to be widened to allow for a westbound left turn lane into the Moorpark Wastewater Treatment Plant, located just west of Grimes Canyon Road. The proposed safety improvements project is estimated to cost $1 million and will go to construction in 2024. The work includes safety…
February 17, 2023 California Department of Fish and Wildlife At its February 16, 2023, quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $51.83 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 25 approved projects will benefit fish and wildlife — including some endangered species —…