Ventura County Public Works Agency Offers Largest Annual Educational Event as a Customizable Virtual Curriculum for Local Schools
Ventua County Publis Work’s Agency VCPWA’s Public Works Week event, May 16-22, expands virtual curriculums to local schools, taking a small load off Ventura County educators As students transition back into school after the many challenges the county has faced over the past year, Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is celebrating the strength and resilience of […]
Ventura County Public Works Agency-Watershed Protection Seeks to Alleviate Flooding with tšumaš Creek Improvements
Work will extend from Hueneme Road to Jane Drive. The contractor will begin mobilizing and construction will commence the Monday after New Year’s Day. Ventura County Public Works Agency-Watershed Protection (VCPWA-WP) is working to reduce potential flood risk from Hueneme Road to Jane Drive with the tšumaš Creek improvement project. The project, which is scheduled […]
Community asked for Feedback on the Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project (MDERP) Subsequent EIR
The Ventura County Public Works Agency – Watershed Protection (VCPWA-WP) is preparing the Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), and they are soliciting community input. Studies to remove Matilija Dam began in 1998 after the southern steelhead trout was listed as endangered. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Ventura […]
Ventura County Public Works Agency – Watershed Protection Asks for Community’s Input | Upcoming Project to Benefit Flood Zone Residents
Ventura County Public Works Agency – Watershed Protection (VCPWA-WP) is soliciting input on the Ventura River (VR-1) Levee Rehabilitation Project’s Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The project is essential to the protection of those residents, businesses, and other resources that without the VR-1 Levee would be located within the one percent annual chance (also known as […]
Employees recognized at Ventura County Public Works Agency for outstanding job performance
Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) awarded longtime personnel, Sean Hanley, Kelly Hahs and Tony Sheppard as the 2020 Employees of the Year. Each year, peers recognize fellow employees for their skills and outstanding job performance in the respective categories of operations & maintenance, office, and management. Hanley, who currently serves as a Water Distribution […]
Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Biggest Educational Event of the Year Goes Virtual
While Ventura County Public Works Agency’s (VCPWA) most exciting and educational event of the year, Public Works Day, is no longer able to conduct in-person tours, students and the community can look forward to an interactive virtual tour and activities right at their fingertips. VCPWA will be providing a virtual tour of its favorite experiences, demonstrations, […]
Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Employees Continue to Strive Further in Helping Community
Three employees from Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Real Estate Services (RES) have been recognized by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) for their commitment to helping members of the community. IRWA is a professional member organization comprised of global infrastructure real estate practitioners, with a mission to improve people’s quality of life through […]
Ventura County Public Works Agency Reopens the Ojai Valley Bike Trail through Casitas Springs Area
Ventura County Public Works Agency’s (VCPWA) Watershed Protection District (WPD) is working to reduce repeated flooding in the Casitas Spring community and State Route (SR) 33 by constructing the Fresno Canyon Diversion Project. The new Fresno Canyon Diversion, which is nearly finished, constructs a new storm drain facility, approximately 1,500 feet in length. The project […]
Ventura County Public Works Agency announces Joan Araujo as new Director of Central Services
(VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.)–June 4, 2019-The Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) has appointed Joan Araujo as the new Director of Central Services. Araujo replaces J. Tabin Cosio, who recently accepted a Human Resources position in the County Executive Office. She will oversee the VCPWA’s fiscal and accounting, information technology, strategic operations, human resources, administrative services, […]
Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Improvements to Traffic Safety on Santa Paula Street to Minimize Potential Collisions
Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) Transportation Department has received approval from the Board of Supervisors for the installation of a four-way stop control at the intersection of Santa Paula Street and Briggs Road. “It is important to minimize and prevent roadway threats and dangers to the public,” said Supervisor Kelly Long of District 3. […]
