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CCWD

  1. We planted 1,000 pounds of trout yesterday at Los Vaqueros; 1.5 to 2 pounds with a few bigger ones. Southside open for shoreline fishing!
  2. CCWD offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Call (925) 688-8374 if you have a water-related emergency.
  3. Our ol' Blue Canal Safety Dog newsletters are being sent to students at 35 schools located near canals. bit.ly/LvYC0N
  4. Get a 'sneak peek' of Los Vaqueros before we open, and visit a water treatment plant, sign up for our June 22 tour! bit.ly/dhC9S6
  5. Congratulations to Account Clerk III Shelly Wise, CCWD Employee of the Quarter. She's pictured with GM Jerry Brown. twitter.com/CCWD/status/20…
  6. Trout fishing is picking up at Los Vaqueros. Last week, the top trout weighed 10.9 pounds. We have a trout plant later this week.
  7. CCWD has an opening for a HR & Risk Manager. We'd enjoy working with you.! bit.ly/aSKGoJ
  8. It looks like it will be a perfect weekend to wash your car. Use our coupons to help you save water and money! bit.ly/HhICud
  9. Los Vaqueros Reservoir's north side near Brentwood will reopen to the public on Saturday, July 14. bit.ly/JfkP4t
  10. #AmgenTourofCali racers went by, that was fun. Thanks to all who joined us at the race. twitter.com/CCWD/status/20…
  11. We're even cheering the CHP cars as we await the #AmgenTourofCali here at the north entrance to Los Vaqueros! twitter.com/CCWD/status/20…
  12. We're ready for the #AmgenTourofCali to pass by at Walnut & Camino Diablo near Brentwood. Please join us! twitter.com/CCWD/status/20…
  13. Stop by & join us at Walnut & Camino Diablo near Brentwood to watch the #AmgenTourofCali race by between 2 & 3. Free cowbells!
  14. Watch the Amgen bike racers speed by tomorrow at the North Entrance to Los Vaqueros near Brentwood. bit.ly/KtsEyg
  15. Congratulations to CCWD employees Jake Wallin and Tracie Keith for winning the District's first 'Innovation Fair' of new ideas.
  16. 'Spring Cleaning' on Contra Costa Canal, means some Delta DeAnza Trail closures for the next week or so. bit.ly/IT5fKy
  17. We'll be planting 1,000 pounds of 1.5 to 2.5 pound rainbow trout at Los Vaqueros on Monday. Some fish will be up to eight pounds!
  18. Join our water tour & get a 'sneak peek' of the expanded Los Vaqueros Reservoir, June 15 & 22. bit.ly/dhC9S6
  19. The Amgen Tour racers will speed by Los Vaqueros on May 15. Stop by our 'comfort station' & pick up a cowbell! bit.ly/KtsEyg
  20. During May, increase the days you water your lawn & shrubs. Read all about it in our sprinkler newsletter! bit.ly/IvLnwX