For Immediate ReleaseContact: Elizabeth Jonasson(559) 241-6233 Westlands Water District Responds toCentral Valley Project Initial Water Allocation Fresno, CA — (February 22, 2023) Today, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced the initial water allocation for Central Valley Project (CVP) water. Reclamation allocated Westlands Water District (Westlands) and similarly situation contractors 35% […]
Press Release (12-20-2022)
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Shelley Cartwright(559) 244-1533 Westlands Water District NamesJose Gutierrez as Interim General Manager Fresno, CA — (December 20, 2022) Today, the Westlands Water District (District) Board of Directors named Jose Gutierrez as the District’s Interim General Manager starting January 1, 2023. Mr. Gutierrez has been with the District […]
Press Release (12-5-2022)
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Elizabeth Jonasson(559) 241-6233 New Board President and New Board Members Fresno, California – Today, the Westlands Water District Board of Directors appointed Jeff Fortune as president of the District. Mr. Fortune succeeds Ryan Ferguson. Mr. Fortune is a third generation California farmer and second generation Westlands farmer. He […]
Press Release (11-23-2022)
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Shelley Cartwright(559) 244-1533 Westlands Water District General Manager, Thomas Birmingham, Announces Retirement Fresno, November 23, 2022 – Today, Thomas W. Birmingham announced his plans to retire from Westlands Water District on December 31, 2022. The District is grateful for Mr. Birmingham’s unwavering dedication to the District and his many […]
Press Release (11-23-2022)
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Shelley Cartwright(559) 244-1533 Announcement of General Manager’s Retirement Statement from General Manager Thomas W. Birmingham Fresno, November 23, 2022 – Today, Thomas W. Birmingham, General Manager of Westlands Water District, made the following statement: “I will retire as an employee of Westlands Water District on December 31, 2022. It has […]