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| The following are RMC’s company news items. |
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| RMC Helps Los Angeles County Get $25M Grant from DWR |
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| On Wednesday, July 23, 2008, the California Department of Water Resources presented a $25 million check to the Greater Los Angeles County Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) planning effort to fund 14 projects that reduce the region’s dependence on imported water, improve water quality in rivers and at its beaches, and restore habitat in key locations. The Greater Los Angeles County region is home to 10.5 million people—nearly one-third of California’s population—and is facing severe water supply, water quality, habitat and open space challenges. |
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| RMC played an instrumental role in helping the County secure this grant which is funded by Proposition 50, Chapter 8. Beginning in 2005, RMC helped organize dozens of stakeholders into committees to develop an integrated approach to regional water planning and collaboration. RMC compiled water resource, water quality and recycled water information from watersheds draining into Santa Monica Bay, facilitated a process to document over 1,000 potential water management projects and developed tools to help the region identify priority projects for funding. RMC compiled this information and subsequently turned it into a successful grant application. Today, RMC is continuing to support the Los Angeles region’s IRWM planning efforts.
RMC is a recognized leader in integrated regional water management planning in California. During the first funding phase for Proposition 50, Chapter 8 Integrated Regional Water Management Planning Implementation Grants, RMC secured funding for six regions, totaling $112.5 million. In fact, RMC had a 100% success rate, preparing grant applications for 6 clients, each of which was awarded grant funding. RMC-led efforts accounted for 37% of the total money allocated in the State of California. A water bond targeted for the November 2008 ballot may allocate another $2 billion more to the State’s IRWM program.
For more information about the State’s IRWM program and our work in Los Angeles, please contact Tom West at twest@rmcwater.com |
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Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2008
For the second year in a row, RMC has been named one of the top 200 Environmental Firms as compiled by Engineering News Record. This year, RMC ranked 188, up from 190 in 2007. Companies are ranked based on gross revenue reported in 2007 for providing environmental services and products to domestic and international markets. |
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| Sacramento Office Receives Sustainable Business Award |
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| Our Sacramento office was certified in December 2007 as a Sustainable Business by the Sacramento Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) in the following categories: Energy Conservation, Pollution Prevention, Water Conservation, Solid Waste Reduction, and Green Business. The Sacramento BERC coordinates the Sustainable Business program, which promotes businesses that take voluntary actions to prevent pollution and conserve resources. |
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2007 Valleywater Sharing the Silver Award
RMC was selected as a recipient of the 2007 Valleywater Sharing the Silver Awards. The award recognizes the work our team has been doing on the Coyote Watershed Program and how our service has contributed to the overall success of the Santa Clara Valley Water District in achieving the silver level 2006 California Award for Performance Excellence, the state version of the national Malcolm Baldridge Award. |
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Sustainable Quality Award Grand Prize
RMC has been recognized by the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce with a Sustainable Quality Award Grand Prize for our commitment to the environment, development of the local economy, and giving back to the community. The awards program was created to recognize organizations for implementing balanced and sustainable practices in three areas: the natural and built environments, social responsibility, and economic development. |
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