Implement The Lake Elsinore And Canyon Lake Nutrient Tmdl Compliance Monitoring Program

The Lake Elsinore & San Jacinto Watersheds Authority (LESJWA) is seeking qualified consultants to carry out a comprehensive water quality compliance monitoring program within the San Jacinto River Watershed. This initiative is designed to meet the requirements of the July 2016 Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake Nutrient Total Maximum Daily Loads (LE/CL TMDLs) through stormwater and in-lake monitoring activities. The program also supports additional projects such as the Canyon Lake alum application and the Lake Elsinore Aeration and Mixing System (LEAMS), aiming to improve water quality, protect wildlife habitat, preserve agricultural land, and enhance recreational resources for the public. LESJWA, a Joint Powers Authority governed by five member agencies including EVMWD, the City of Lake Elsinore, the City of Canyon Lake, Riverside County, and SAWPA, was established specifically to implement projects that rehabilitate and improve the watersheds and water quality of Lake Elsinore. The solicitation, titled "Implement The Lake Elsinore And Canyon Lake Nutrient Tmdl Compliance Monitoring Program," was posted on January 6, 2025, with a response deadline of February 24, 2025. The contract is valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and is managed by the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority in California. Interested parties can contact Emily Fuentes via email or phone for further details. The project aims to ensure compliance with water quality standards through targeted monitoring efforts, supporting LESJWA’s broader mission of watershed rehabilitation and water resource protection.