Region-Wide Mandatory Water Conservation Possible in 2023

You don’t need to be a fortune teller to predict what the future may hold for water availability in Southern California next year. The region’s limited imported supplies will prompt water officials to consider region-wide mandatory conservation measures should the...

#9 – A Collaborative Approach to Colorado River Management

The Colorado River is one of the most important rivers in the United States. It has been in the news a lot lately because of the drought and how it’s affecting people and businesses that count on it for drinking water. We’re excited to share with you this important...

#8 – What’s Next for Metropolitan Water District

Episode #8 of What Matters Water TV and Podcast is all about transformation and the future for Metropolitan Water District. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California was founded in 1928 under an act of the California Legislature to build and operate the...

Southern California Voices Need to Be Heard on Water Investment

As the state of California continues to experience drought conditions, water infrastructure investment has become a top priority for many organizations. The Southern California Water Coalition is just one of the groups that has called on state leaders to use budget...

#1 – Adel Hagekhalil

Adel Hagekhalil is the general manager of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the largest water wholesaler in the United States serving more than 19 million Californians. Tune in to hear how he is thinking differently about water, the lessons he...