The Redlands Noon Rotary Club recently welcomed Heather Dyer, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, for an informative presentation on the future of water in our region.
Heather brings a unique background to her role, having previously served as the agency’s in-house endangered species biologist with expertise in fisheries and river ecosystems. Since becoming CEO in 2019, she has focused on ensuring long-term water supply reliability for Southern California.
During her presentation, Heather outlined key elements of the District’s new strategic plan, which addresses growing challenges related to climate change, population growth, global demand, and aging infrastructure.
A major focus of the plan is strengthening water reliability through a combination of local and statewide solutions. This includes diversifying water sources and investing in projects that support long-term sustainability.
Heather also highlighted a strategic land acquisition between the Santa Ana River and Mill Creek drainages. This effort supports habitat preservation, protects critical species, and creates opportunities for water storage.
Through collaboration and forward-thinking planning, the District is working to build a more dependable and resilient water system for the future.
At Redlands Noon Rotary, we value opportunities to better understand the issues that impact our community. Heather’s presentation provided valuable insight into the work being done to ensure a sustainable water supply for generations to come.