"These trips help students see that water is such a critical yet finite resource, and that no matter how old we are, we can make choices to care for it," said Marty Kropelnicki, Cal Water Chairman and CEO. "We are pleased to partner with schools to extend education beyond the classroom with hands-on lessons that can make a lasting impact."

Aqua Adventures is part of Cal Water's conservation education program, “Tap Into Learning,” offered in partnership with DoGoodery. In its 11^th year, the program offers multiple opportunities for students, classrooms, and school-based clubs in Cal Water service areas to engage in activities throughout the 2024-25 academic year.

Students from the following 12 schools spent their day trip exploring either Scout Island on the San Joaquin River in Fresno, Calif.; Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro, Calif.; or California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco:

• Beresford Elementary in San Mateo
• Bonita Street Elementary in Carson 
• Connect Community Charter in Redwood City
• Del Rey Elementary in King City
• Hamilton Elementary in Hamilton City
• Heritage Christian School in Bakersfield
• Houston Elementary in Visalia
• KIPP Academy of Innovation in Los Angeles
• Linford L. Anderson Elementary in Guerneville
• Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School in Rancho Palos Verdes
• Wilhelmina Henry Elementary in Stockton
• Walden Academy in Willows

Grisel Ibarra's King City 5^th-graders spent the day on the San Joaquin River taking water samples and learning about water quality.

"My students often don't get to go places outside of school, so I thought this would be a great opportunity for them to get outside of their little community," Ibarra said. "After today, they have a new idea of where water comes from and what we do to our water to be able to drink it. Cal Water, thank you so much for this opportunity."

Besides Aqua Adventures, Cal Water offers $250 Water Smart Grants to teachers proposing classroom water projects. Applications are open year-round to teachers in grades 4 through 6 working in a Cal Water service area. For more information about the program and eligibility requirements, or our Splash of Creativity art competition and H₂Oath pledge also offered as part of Tap Into Learning, visit challenge.calwater.com.

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The 2024 Sustainability Report showcases progress made in Group's four key focus areas, including:

Protecting the planet

• Reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 23.5% over base year 2021.
• Spending almost $3 million on emissions-reducing energy solutions, such as LED lighting retrofits, EV charger installations, and new HVAC controls.
• Achieving a B- on both its second annual CDP Climate Questionnaire and first annual Water Questionnaire.

Serving customers

• Conducting more than 615,000 water quality tests and achieving 100% compliance with primary and secondary federal and state water quality standards.
• Donating more than $1.1 million to local community organizations, including over $175,000 through its annual Firefighter Grant Program.
• Investing in wildfire-hardening projects, such as additional pipelines, pumps, and emergency generators, to better position the company during fires.

Engaging the workforce

• Investing more than $815,000 in employee training and continuing education for an average of 16 hours of training per employee in 2024, 17% more training hours than last year.
• Launching Group's Career Pathways program, which outlines specific training, experience, and education recommended for advancement within the company.
• Rolling out CEO town halls and quarterly leadership visits to all subsidiaries and California districts to share information and obtain feedback from employees.

Governing with integrity

• Continuing to refine its supplier risk management program to maintain a strong, principled supply chain.
• Discussing environmental, social, and governance-related matters throughout the year with the Board of Directors and at committee meetings.
• Sourcing high-quality products and services through its Supplier Diversity Program.

"We believe our purpose is to enhance the quality of life for our customers, communities, employees, and stockholders, and we couldn't fulfill this purpose without a strong focus on sustainability and corporate citizenship," said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Chairman and CEO. "We hold ourselves accountable to continuing to progress in our key focus areas and transparently reporting our achievements and metrics each year." Group's Sustainability Report is aligned with the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Water Utilities & Services Industry Standards, the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. Key data and metrics are further detailed in the supplemental Analyst Download.

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“Infrastructure improvements like this help Cal Water maintain a reliable water supply for both customers' everyday needs and firefighters' emergency needs, while also preventing water loss from aging pipes,” said Evan Markey, District Manager.

Installation is taking place on:

• Sierra Avenue, between 2nd and 4th streets
• Alley west of Sierra Avenue, between 2nd and 4th streets
• Shasta Avenue, between 2nd and 4th streets
• 2nd Avenue, between Shasta and Sacramento avenues
• 3rd Street, between Shasta and Sierra avenues

The project is part of Cal Water's efforts to continually modernize and upgrade its water system to better serve customers. The main replacement project is expected to be completed in June, and work will be performed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.

“We will make every effort to minimize traffic delays during construction, and we will notify customers in advance of any temporary water service interruptions,” said Markey, noting that customers can visit myaccount.calwater.com to confirm that their contact information is up to date, along with their preferences on how they would like to be notified.

Temporary asphalt will be applied until permanent paving is completed, which can be up to 30 days after project completion.

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"We thank the business and commuters along Alisal Street for their patience during construction. Infrastructure improvements like these help Cal Water maintain a reliable water supply for both everyday and emergency situations," said Brenda Granillo, Salinas District Manager, of the project that began in January. "Additionally, proactive maintenance and upgrades to our water system help prevent small, manageable issues from escalating and becoming more expensive to fix, which helps keep water service affordable for customers."

After the main is installed, crews will culminate phase one by replacing 46 service connections and 10 fire hydrants east of Highway 101 on Alisal Street, between Kern Street and Pearl Street.

Work will continue into May, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Customers will continue to be notified of any traffic disruptions or work required after normal construction hours.

Phase two of the infrastructure improvement project is projected to start in October, with reduced traffic impacts in the area. Crews will replace the remaining water line on Alisal Street, installing 1,753 feet of 12-inch main and 73 feet of 6-inch main. During this time, crews will be working between Pearl Street and Sanborn Road.

Temporary asphalt will be applied until permanent paving is completed, which can be up to 30 days after project completion.

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"This is a chance to educate our customers about everything we do to provide them safe, clean, and reliable tap water and support them in their choices to save water every day," said Mike Andrada, Selma Local Manager. "We offer conservation rebates and programs to help Cal Water customers reduce their water use. Spring is the perfect time to make changes before summer, when water usage tends to be highest thanks to landscaping and irrigation."

The family-friendly event, which will take place from 4-7 p.m. at Lincoln Park Plaza at the corner of Mill Street and McCall in Selma, will be a celebration with music, food, root beer floats, raffles, and more. Cal Water customers who attend the event can also participate in an opportunity drawing for a high-efficiency clothes washer. High-efficiency washers use 35-50 percent less water and approximately 50 percent less energy than traditional washers.

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This ranking recognizes companies in the United States with more than $50 million in revenue that set meaningful standards for emissions reductions and demonstrate significant, sustained reductions. The analysis included the compound annual reduction rate of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity relative to revenue from 2021 to 2023, and considered the company's carbon disclosure rating. This is the first time Group has appeared on the list.

"We are honored to be included on USA Today's list of America's Climate Leaders, as it reflects the commitment we have made to sustainability and steps we take daily to be a responsible corporate citizen," said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Group Chairman and CEO. "We will continue working diligently to not only meet our Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction targets, but to also execute other elements of our plan that will enable us to keep delivering a safe, reliable water supply to our communities long-term."

See the full listing of America's Climate Leaders 2025 on USA Today's website.

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“Infrastructure improvements like this help Cal Water maintain a reliable water supply for both customers' everyday needs and firefighters' emergency needs, while also preventing water loss from aging pipes,” said Evan Markey, District Manager.

Installation will take place on:

• Arcadian Avenue, between West 6th Avenue and West 8th Avenue
• Magnolia Avenue, between West 6th Avenue and West 8th Avenue
• West 7th Avenue, between Magnolia Avenue and Arcadian Avenue
• Alley east of Arcadian Avenue, between West 7th Avenue and West 8th Avenue

The project is part of Cal Water's efforts to continually modernize and upgrade its water system to better serve customers. In Chico, Cal Water has approximately 415 miles of main and replaces approximately 12,000 feet of main per year.

The southwest Chico main replacement project is expected to be completed in May, and work will be performed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.

“We will make every effort to minimize traffic delays during construction, and we will notify customers in advance of any temporary water service interruptions,” said Markey, noting that customers can visit myaccount.calwater.com to confirm that their contact information is up to date, along with their preferences on how they would like to be notified.

Temporary asphalt will be applied until permanent paving is completed, which can be up to 30 days after project completion.

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“Infrastructure improvements like this help Cal Water maintain a reliable water supply for both customers' everyday needs and firefighters' emergency needs, while also preventing water loss from aging pipes,” said Stephen Johnson, District Manager.

The work will take place on Howard Avenue, Iris Avenue, Irma Street, Virmargo Court, and Goddard Street. The project is part of Cal Water's efforts to continually modernize and upgrade its water system to better serve customers. In Visalia, Cal Water maintains 590 miles of water main.

The northeast Visalia main replacement project is expected to last 90 days, and work will be performed on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

“We will make every effort to minimize traffic delays during construction, and we will notify customers in advance of any temporary water service interruptions,” said Johnson, noting that customers can visit myaccount.calwater.com to confirm that their contact information is up to date, along with their preferences on how they would like to be notified.

Temporary asphalt will be applied until permanent paving is completed, which can be up to 30 days after project completion.

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Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with at least 150 employees and that have built exceptional, people-first cultures, according to Energage. Winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. The results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance. For this year's award, Energage invited 42,000 organizations to participate.

"We believe that our team members are our best ambassadors, and when we take care of our employees, they can focus on taking care of the more than 2.1 million people we serve every day," said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Group Chairman and CEO. "I'm pleased that our efforts to help our employees develop, work, and live well are meaningful to them, and we will continue to strive each day to support our team members as best we can."

“Earning a USA Today Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization's credibility and commitment to a people-first culture," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition-it's proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today's competitive market."

The full list of U.S. Top Workplaces is available at USA Today online.

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