MCWRA IN THE NEWS
MCWRA President Scott Ratterman, Calaveras County Water District Director, was recently featured in the Mountain Democrat with his op-ed "Wildfire Resilience and the Important Role of Public Water Agencies".
"The recent wildfires that swept through the greater Los Angeles area have left an enduring impact on countless lives. With more than 10,000 homes tragically destroyed, entire communities are now facing profound loss and uncertainty.
As members of the Mountain Counties Water Resources Association, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to everyone affected by this devastating catastrophe. Having witnessed the far-reaching consequences of megafires in our own Sierra foothills, we understand the gravity of such events and their lasting effects. In our role as advocates for balanced water resource management, we are committed to learning from these tragedies to improve wildfire preparedness in our region, while acknowledging both the critical purpose and the limitations of public water systems in the face of such challenges.”To view the complete op-ed click here.
MCWRA President Scott Ratterman, Calaveras County Water District Director, was recently featured in the Mountain Democrat with his op-ed "Wildfire Resilience and the Important Role of Public Water Agencies".
"The recent wildfires that swept through the greater Los Angeles area have left an enduring impact on countless lives. With more than 10,000 homes tragically destroyed, entire communities are now facing profound loss and uncertainty.
As members of the Mountain Counties Water Resources Association, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to everyone affected by this devastating catastrophe. Having witnessed the far-reaching consequences of megafires in our own Sierra foothills, we understand the gravity of such events and their lasting effects. In our role as advocates for balanced water resource management, we are committed to learning from these tragedies to improve wildfire preparedness in our region, while acknowledging both the critical purpose and the limitations of public water systems in the face of such challenges.”To view the complete op-ed click here.
