Board Honors Retiring 22-Year Director as Snowpack and Grant Funding Pressures Mount
Board of Directors • Contra Costa Water DistrictMarch 18, 2026
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The Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors said goodbye to one of its longest-serving members Wednesday, unanimously adopting a resolution honoring Director John Berg for 22 years of service — a farewell that drew commendations from Congress, the County Board of Supervisors, and the City of Concord. Beyond the tributes, the board received sobering updates: California's snowpack has cratered to 40% of average, and competition for the grant dollars that keep water bills down is only getting fiercer.
Board unanimously honors Director John Berg's 22 years of service with Resolution 26-006 and commendations entered into the Congressional Record
California snowpack plummets to 40% of average despite reservoirs remaining at least 80% full; Colorado River runoff projected at just 27%
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