Ventura County Public Works

Ventura County Public Works Agency Announces Two New Department Directors

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 County Public Works

County of Ventura Awards New Residential Solid Waste Collection Agreements

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…

ECO-TIP: WHY NOT DYNAMITE? MATILIJA DAM PROJECT ILLUSTRATES VALUE OF WATERSHED

Eco-tip: Why not dynamite? Matilija Dam project illustrates value of watershed

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…

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Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement And Acquisition Projects

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 —…

Don't Dump on Me Illegal Dumping is a Crime Avoid Fines Up To $3000

Ventura County Public Works Agency battles a growing problem of illegal dumping Illegal dumping costs taxpayers millions of dollars in clean-up costs

February 13, 2023 PRLOG VENTURA, Calif. – Feb. 13, 2023 – PRLog — Illegal dumping is a serious problem for the communities in Ventura County. Waste poses an environmental threat to both humans and wildlife. Illegal dumping, along with a $3,000 fine plus clean-up costs and community service, can be avoided by locating the proper…