El Dorado Irrigation District
District News Features

EID Employees of the Season announced
(March 12, 2008) Seasonal employee awards announced.
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Two EID employees receive statewide recognition
(March 4, 2008) District employees Trish Fernandez and Tim Heslin have been honored by state organizations for their excellent work. More >>

"World Thinking Day" has Girl Scouts thinking about water
(February 29, 2008) On February 14, eleven inquisitive Girl Scouts from Troop 850 filed into the El Dorado Hills Raley's meeting room—dressed mostly in pink and carrying Valentine goodies—prepared to "think about water." More >>

Employees receive peer recognition for their work
(January 25, 2008) EID employees were honored at the California Water Environment Association's annual banquet. More >>

EID Board Director George Wheeldon receives national award
(January 24, 2008) EID Board Vice President George Wheeldon was selected by the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies' Scholarship Foundation as their 2008 Honorary Awardee.
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Keeping EID's underground facilities safe
(January 7, 2008) You've seen the markings on curbs, in the roadway, or other places in and around construction projects. They generally say "USA" in white paint and are accompanied by arrows or other color-coded messages. What do these markings signify? Quite a lot, it turns out. More >>

Director Fraser selected to NWRA Board of Directors
(December 20, 2007) John Fraser, a member of the EID Board of Directors, will again represent California water interests on the board of the National Water Resources Association. More >>

Let it snow! EID staff and families join Placerville parade
(December 4, 2007) As a very dry fall comes to an end, EID employees and their families struck up a chorus of “Let it snow!” from Broadway to the end of Main Street during the
Placerville Holiday Parade on December 2. More >>

District recognized for leadership on climate change
(December 3, 2007) El Dorado Irrigation District was honored with an award for "vision and leadership in raising the awareness and urgency of climate change" during the California Water Policy 17 Conference on November 14. More >>

EID improves and enhances programs through grant funding
(November 19, 2007) The business of running a water district is a multi-faceted effort. Money used to finance various programs, infrastructure improvements, water conservation, and even personnel does not come from rates and connection charges alone. More >>

County drought workshop—preparedness is key!
(November 6, 2007) The fifth meeting of the El Dorado County drought advisory committee focused on the inevitable—drought, not if, but when—and the steps that residents, businesses, growers, and agencies alike can take to lessen the impact. More >>

General Manager's employees of the season
(October 24, 2007) Read about the Summer Employees of the Season. More >>

EID participates in World Water Monitoring Day
(October 22, 2007) More >>

A delightful, "water-wise" garden-to-be in El Dorado Hills
(October 5, 2007) More >>

Wheeldon talks about Hetch Hetchy at EID brownbag
(September 6, 2007) More >>

CABY receives award
(August 20, 2007) More >>

MORE work ahead for EID assistant counsel
(August 6, 2007) More >>

EID hosts Leadership El Dorado at Sly Park retreat house
(July 16, 2007) More >>

EID workers serve the District and the community
(July 10, 2007) More >>

GM's Employees of the Season
(July 2, 2007) Read about the Spring Employees of the Season. More >>

Sacramento State senior receives Wheeldon scholarship
(June 25, 2007) More >>

Celebrating the sun's energy in El Dorado Hills
(June 7, 2007) More >>

EID Board honors Fire Chief Larry Fry
(May 31, 2007) More >>

EID at Farm Day 2007
(May 17, 2007) For more about the event, click here.

EID employees prepare for the future
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EID employees honored by California Water Environment Association (CWEA)
(April 4, 2007) More >>

General Manager's Employees of the Season announced
(March 26, 2007) To read about the winter awards, click here.

EID department head receives special certification
(March 5, 2007) More >>

GM's Employee of the Season Awards announced
(December 11, 2006) More >>



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