NEWS: SLVWD appoints Rick Moran to the Board of Directors

The SLVWD has appointed Rick Moran to the Board of Directors. “Mr. Moran served two terms on the Environmental Committee for the Water District and has remained engaged on current issues by attending Board meetings regularly.” More info from the District is below.

Press Release:

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District has a newly appointed Board Director. Rick Moran was chosen from a field of four highly qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the board.

Mr. Moran served two terms on the Environmental Committee for the Water District and has remained engaged on current issues by attending Board meetings regularly. “This board has created an atmosphere where diligent work and civility are upheld. To be able to participate on behalf of Valley residents and ratepayers is a privilege,” Moran said.

Moran quoted the Water District slogan “ Pipes, Pumps and tanks,” comparing it to the Navy Submarine he sailed in for four years and the similar needs for upkeep and maintenance required for basic safety. His main goals are: to support the current goal of replacing the aged infrastructure; being mindful of keeping rates down; and protecting our environment in every project and our watershed as a whole.

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Press Release: San Lorenzo Valley Water District Sustains Water Service During Storms

January 10, 2017 By JD in Community, News Tags: 2017 storm, boulder creek rainfall, flood, rain, SLV Water District Leave a comment

Below is an update on conditions and work from the San Lorenzo Valley Water District. Of note, total rainfall for this year is 42.5 inches and counting….

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San Lorenzo Valley Water District Sustains Water Service During Storms

BOULDER CREEK, CA – The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) today announced is has no current storm-related disruptions in water service, despite recording more than 8 inches of rain since the storms started on Saturday.

The District has received 8.17 inches of rain since Saturday, bringing the total rainfall for the current water year (Oct. 1, 2016 to Sept. 30, 2017) to 42.56 inches. During the 2015-16 water year, the District recorded 49.47 inches of rain.

“So far, so good,” Operations Manager Rick Rogers said Tuesday. “Right now we have no water outages and no special use restrictions.”

The most significant storm damage the District sustained since storms began pummeling the San Lorenzo Valley on Saturday was a rupture to a main pipeline running under Bear Creek Road. The pipe was damaged when a large section of the road was washed away Sunday night. SLVWD crews rerouted water service in the area through a bypass pipe that connects around the damaged area of the water line. Rogers expected that work to be done by end-of-day Tuesday. A permanent fix will be put in place when the County repairs the road.

District crews also have been managing power issues in some areas, relying on generators to operate key equipment during power outages. Some pumps normally controlled by automated systems have been damaged by the storm and are being operated manually. Crews also are navigating around downed trees, but no roads essential to providing water service have been closed.

Surface water intakes were shut off earlier in the week due to turbidity (typical as a consequence of muddy river water) and the District is relying on well water to supply customers. Rogers said District water tanks remain more than 75 percent full and there are no water quality issues or special use restrictions affecting customers.

Customers are encouraged to prepare for water emergencies by conserving water during power outages because water pumping is powered by generators at that time and is limited. During an outage, water should only be used for health and safety purposes. The American Red Cross recommends storing 1 gallon per day, per person of water in case of emergency, and for people to have a three-day supply of drinking water available.

SLV Museum – Crystals, Caves, & Kilns

May 15, 2014 By rachelwooster in Community, events, History, News, residents, town pride Tags: Crystals Caves & Kilns, Exhibit, Exhibition, Friends of the Cowell Lime Works Historic District, San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, SLV Museum, SLV Water District 1 Comment

SLV Museums’ new exhibit Crystals Caves & Kilns is now open and will be on display through November 30th 2014. It explores the natural and cultural history of limestone, lime, and marble in our area. By visiting you will learn about the geologic history of our area and how marble caves form. The exhibit includes mineral and crystal specimens, 19th century artifacts, local historic photographs, and activities for the kids.

The exhibit was previously on display at Santa Cruz Natural History Museum, and is sponsored by that museum as well as SLV Water District and the Friends of the Cowell Lime Works Historic District.

At the entrance of the exhibit is a reading cave for the kids with books about cave life. Kids can also add their cave story or drawings with materials that are provided. There is a rock and minerals lab table in the back of the museum, allowing kids to examine and make their own discoveries.

The exhibit also includes information about our local marble quarry, making cement, production of lime, getting lime to market, and the legacy lime has left behind. There is a video playing that talks about a recently discovered cave that is one of the largest in California, as well as the kind of life you find in caves. There are calcite crystals, limestone, marble, travertine, and tufa samples for you to look at up-close and personal. As well as how lime is part of our everyday lives, maps, and how caves need our help to preserve them.

This exhibit has a little bit for everyone and is packed with information. The museum is open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12:00noon till 4:00pm.

Where: San Lorenzo Valley Museum
12547 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

When: April 26th – November 30th 2014
Wednesdays 12:00noon – 4:00pm
Fridays 12:00noon – 4:00pm
Saturdays 12:00noon – 4:00pm
Sundays 12:00noon – 4:00pm

Website
http://www.slvmuseum.com

Film about the Lime industry in Santa Cruz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWXxDxfLW2I