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Student essay contest flyer with prizes up to $3,000 in scholarships, open to high school students, deadline September 28, with illustrations of students and school supplies on a blue background.

MWA challenges students to help plan the Mojave Desert’s water future

Annual High School Essay Prompt Announced

Flyer for Mojave Water Agency Roadshow on Wednesday, September 16th, listing stops, addresses, and times, with logos, a car, and “Register today!” in a red circle.

Mojave Water Agency Road Show Returns

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Mojave Water Agency Invites Public to Join Virtual Master Plan Community Conversation

Apple Valley, CA — Mojave Water Agency is inviting residents…

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MWA marks the completion of the Mojave River Pipeline Traveling Screen Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony

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Construction Underway on East Ames-Reche Groundwater Recharge Basin Project

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MWA Regional Urban Water Management Plan unites High Desert water providers

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Mojave Water Agency Breaks Ground on West Victorville Groundwater Banking Pilot Project

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Mojave Water Agency to break ground on West Victorville infrastructure project

Apple Valley, CA — Mojave Water Agency (MWA) will host…

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Learn to save water this summer with Mojave Water Agency’s free online class

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Mojave Water Agency hosts Pathfinder Day to introduce local students to water industry careers

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Sandia Academy takes first place in Mojave Water Agency’s 2026 Problem Solvers Competition

Marina West

Marina West selected as Mojave Water Agency Board President

Mojave Water Agency annual essay contest scholarship winners announced

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2026 Innovators High Desert Water Summit empowers students to “Influence the Future of Water”

Officials with golden shovels at groundbreaking event.

Mojave Water Agency begins critical infrastructure project in Phelan

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Mojave Water Agency celebrates 65 years of service with conservation garden bench dedication ceremony

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Mojave Water Agency to host groundbreaking ceremony for critical water infrastructure project in Phelan

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MWA recognized for excellence in financial reporting

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Policy Statement Clarifying the Mojave Water Agency’s Relationship with the Cadiz Water Project and Related Projects or Initiatives

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Nicholas Construction, Inc. awarded contract for MWA’s Mojave River Pipeline Traveling Screen Project

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MWA granted $1.75 million to bolster drought resiliency

Rick Roelle

Rick Roelle installed as MWA Board President

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Mojave Water Agency annual essay contest scholarship winners announced

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Registration open for upcoming virtual workshops

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Mojave Water Agency opens scholarship contest to local students

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2024 Water in the Desert Art Expo winners announced

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Registration open for Mojave Water Agency public workshop and tour

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MWA awarded federal grant for ephemeral wash research

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MWA Wonders of Water workshop brings water conveyance methods to life

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MWA receives government accounting award

Flyer for Mojave Water Agency's Super Mario Family Fun Night on July 9, 2024, with games, prizes, fun, and Mario-themed graphics. Event location and QR code included.

Mojave Water Agency offers Family Fun Night in July

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Notice of Public Hearing – June 27

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Mojave Water Agency to host second annual Conservation Fair

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Registration open for online summer workshop

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MWA imports historic amount of water

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Students learn they are the “Future of Water” at annual MWA Water Summit

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Mojave Water Agency offers full calendar of 2024 events

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Notice of Public Hearing Oeste Basins Groundwater Recharge Project, Piñon Hills, CA

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Hesperia High School student wins MWA essay contest

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Mojave Water Agency supports Delta Conveyance Project FEIR

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Delta Conveyance Project: Key Piece of High Desert’s Long Term Water Supply

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Mojave Water Agency installs final weather station

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Delta Conveyance Member Agency Overview

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Mojave Water Agency workshops kick-off integrated regional Master Plan development process

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Mojave Water Agency Essay Contest Deadline Approaches

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Ramirez appointed to Mojave Water Agency Board

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Notice of Intent – Oeste Basins Groundwater Recharge Project

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Mojave Water Agency announces call for art

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Mojave Water Agency importing water to fulfill its mission

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MWA awarded $12 M grant for water banking study

Adnan Anabtawi

Anabtawi appointed as next MWA General Manager

Kathy Hoffman

Kathy Hoffman Installed to Mojave Water Agency Board of Directors

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March eNewsletter now available!

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Strategic Partners application deadline looms

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Mojave Water Agency launches real time water data website tool

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Mojave Water Agency offers free small water systems training classes

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Agency lauds Governor’s water resilience decision

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Scholarships, grants awarded at MWA Water Summit

MWA begins new public workshop series

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Ventura retires; Hayhurst, Page, West installed as Board of Directors

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Prepare for storm events this summer with Mojave Water Agency’s free online class

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Agency lauds Governor’s water resilience decision

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Scholarships, grants awarded at MWA Water Summit

Agency earns Transparency Certificate of Excellence

MWA begins new public workshop series

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Ventura retires; Hayhurst, Page, West installed as Board of Directors

Dr. Kimberly Cox

Mojave Water Agency Board Member Dr. Kimberly Cox reappointed to Lahontan Regional Quality Control Board

Apple Valley, CA — Mojave Water Agency Board Treasurer Dr.…