CVWD Through The Decades

Joanna Gonzalez

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Ever wonder about the water history in the region that is known as the Cucamonga Valley? Take a journey through the decades with Cucamonga Valley Water District as we share incredible stories of our proud past, from early settlers and water pioneers to the creative and innovative minds that worked together to make up the Cucamonga Valley today.

09/12/2021

Episode 9: 2020 & Beyond

2020 & Beyond. In the last episode of this historical series, you'll hear from CVWD's General Manager, Mr. John Bosler. Tune in to hear some of his favorite things about his role, the challenges and triumphs of 2020, plus the District's goals and priorities in the years to come.

19 min
30/09/2021

Episode 8: The Teens

The 2010's also known as 'the teens'. Learn all about the necessary capital improvement projects that took place during this time from CVWD's Assistant General Manager, Eduardo Espinoza. Listen to him share his story about his career in the water industry, plus learn about CVWD's successful education and outreach programs.

29 min
16/09/2021

Episode 7: The 2000s

The '00s. A time of excitement and transition for the Cucamonga Valley Water District. Learn about our CVWD's talented water professionals and the expansion of our water delivery system from our very own Director of Human Resources & Risk Management, Roberta Perez, and Director of Finance & Technology, Chad Brantley.

21 min
02/09/2021

The '90s

The '90s. A time when CCWD leaders were on a mission to ensure this area had the water it needed well into the future. Listen to our own water treatment expert and Director of Operations, Mr. Rob Hills share his knowledge about the District's accomplishments and his experience as it was rolling into the exciting new era of the 2000s! Now that's some high-quality H2O!

24 min
19/08/2021

The '80s

Major milestones were accomplished in the '80s, including the operation of the Royer-Nesbit Water Treatment Plant and the completion of the Lloyd W. Michael Water Treatment Plant in 1989. For the first time ever, CCWD enhanced its connection to the State Water Project and expanded its water supply portfolio to include imported water from northern California.

24 min
05/08/2021

The '70s

The '70s. A flashback to the grooviest decade and a time of modernization of the tunnel system in the canyons. Great milestones accomplished, yes! The construction of CVWD's first water treatment plant facility, the Royer-Nesbit Water Treatment Plant, paved the way to ensure the treatment of our precious canyon water and imported water from northern California.

19 min
22/07/2021

The '60s

Water history of the '60s. The focus: to supply the Cucamonga Valley with domestic and irrigation water. But how exactly? Tune in to learn about the planning of new wells, water treatment facilities, and our region's challenges with the Great Flood of 1969.

15 min
08/07/2021

The '50s

The '50s. A time when citrus orchards and grapevines weren't the only things flourishing in the Cucamonga Valley. Population growth, drought challenges, and a need for water system improvements led to the incorporation of the Cucamonga County Water District in 1955. A major step in the right direction to meet the needs and water demands of local ranchers and the residents of the Cucamonga Valley.

23 min
25/05/2021

Pre-1950's

The District’s roots in this community go much deeper than our official incorporation in 1955. The area CVWD serves would not be thriving without the water source that was available to early settlers. So take a splash into the late 1700s-1950 to learn all about the early settlers in the Cucamonga Valley and the early water system that helped this region thrive!

45 min

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Joanna Gonzalez
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CVWD Through The Decades

CVWD Through The Decades

Episodes

Episode 9: 2020 & Beyond

Episode 8: The Teens

Episode 7: The 2000s

The '90s

The '80s

The '70s

The '60s

The '50s

Pre-1950's

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