Member Highlight: Rubio Cañon Land and Water Association
Rubio Cañon Land and Water Association held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 24, 2026 at its Maiden Lane Reservoir, marking a key step in recovery from the January 2025 Eaton Fire. The event, attended by community leaders, industry representatives, and local officials, celebrated the $3 million rebuild and vital infrastructure improvements.
General Manager Lisa Yamashita-Lopez underscored the dedication of Rubio’s operators, who maintained system operations during the crisis. The ceremony illustrated how Rubio’s proactive approach enabled a swift recovery and demonstrates the strength of community-owned water systems.”
Member Highlight: Box Springs Mutual Water Company
Box Springs Mutual Water Company celebrated the completion of a new 1.3-million-gallon water storage reservoir on August 12, marking a major milestone in the Company’s century-long history of serving the Moreno Valley community. The celebration included the official presentation of the reservoir’s keys to General Manager Mark Iverson by the Board of Directors.
The new reservoir will significantly enhance the Company’s resiliency and ability to reliably serve customers during peak demand and emergency conditions. The project was funded through a $2.3 million California Department of Water Resources (DWR) grant for drought resiliency, ensuring the construction cost was not passed on to Box Springs’ customers.
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