EVMWD Recognized with Transparency Certificate of Excellence for Fourth Time by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District May 24, 2024 Member Submitted News Lake Elsinore, CA– Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) has been honored with the prestigious District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) for the fourth consecutive time. This recognition highlights EVMWD’s commitment to transparency and good governance in serving its community. “This award is a testament to Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s commitment to open government,” said General Manager, Greg Thomas. “Our staff is to be commended for their hard work in empowering the public with information and facilitating engagement and oversight.” To receive the award, EVMWD demonstrated its fulfillment of essential governance transparency requirements set forth by SDLF. These include conducting ethics training for all board members, ensuring the proper conduct of open and public meetings, and timely filing of financial transactions and compensation reports to the State Controller. About SDLF SDLF is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes good governance and best practices among California’s special districts through certification, accreditation and other recognition programs. Special districts, such as EVMWD, are crucial in delivering core local services to communities, ranging from utility and wastewater treatment to fire protection and parks and recreation. These districts are established by voters and funded to meet specific needs through focused service. EVMWD’s recognition underscores its commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in all facets of its operations. By upholding these values, EVMWD continues to set a standard of excellence in serving its community and fostering trust among stakeholders. Receiving this award for the fourth consecutive time demonstrates our consistent dedication to these principles. For more information about EVMWD and its initiatives, please visit www.evmwd.com. #### EVMWD serves more than 163,000 water and wastewater customers in a 97-square-mile area in Western Riverside County. The EVMWD team delivers total water management that powers the health and vibrancy of its communities so life can flourish.
