August 2026

IN THIS ISSUE

⇢ SCV Water Announces Steve Cole as New General Manager

⇢ Firewise Landscapes to be Discussed in Workshop

⇢ Upcoming GSA Workshop Set for August 11

⇢ Social Media Spotlight

⇢ Resources & Useful Links

NEW GENERAL MANAGER STEVE COLE

Effective August 1, 2026, the SCV Water Board of Directors appointed Steve Cole as General Manager following the retirement of Matt Stone. As General Manager, Cole oversees Agency operations to ensure reliable delivery and effective management of its water supplies for the Santa Clarita Valley. He was instrumental in the formation of SCV Water, collaborating with various partners and interested parties over a two-year period to support the passage of SB 634 (Wilk), which established the regional water agency in January 2018. Cole previously served as SCV Water’s Assistant General Manager for eight years.

"The Board is thrilled to have Steve as General Manager to lead the next chapter for SCV Water," said Board President Maria Gutzeit. "I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Steve since 2003. His knowledge and expertise on local, regional, and statewide water issues make him the ideal leader for our Agency. He is the right person to guide the Santa Clarita Valley community as we build long-term resilience and sustainability for our water future."

AUGUST GARDENING WORKSHOP

Firewise Landscapes: Designing for Safety and Sustainability 

Saturday, August 29, 2026,

from 9-11 a.m.

Virtual

Registration is required.

Create a beautiful landscape that also helps protect your home from wildfire. This virtual workshop covers fire-resistant plants, defensible space planning, strategic layout, and smart maintenance practices. Learn how to design a resilient, water-efficient garden that reduces risk while staying inspiring and functional.

GET INVOLVED, PARTICIPATE IN THE UPCOMING GSA WORKSHOP #4

Join us for an overview of the updated groundwater flow model and a presentation on revised sustainable management criteria for groundwater levels. The workshop will also highlight next steps in developing the Draft Periodic Evaluation and upcoming opportunities for public review.

GSA Workshop #4:

Revised Groundwater Level SMC, Updated Flow Model

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6-7:30 PM

Hybrid

We had the honor of hosting CSUN's nursing students at our EG "Jerry" Gladbach facility and gave them a special tour of our water treatment plant. Clean, safe drinking water is a foundation of public health, and we were happy to share the work we do to provide high-quality water to our community with these future healthcare professionals!#CSUN

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