United Water Conservation District is seeking candidates for an appointment to an opening on its Board of Directors representing Division 1. To be eligible for appointment, a person must be a qualified elector and reside within Division 1, which encompasses the following area:

The eastern area of the District, including the cities of Santa Paula and Fillmore, the communities of Bardsdale and Piru, and surrounding valley and foothill areas. The western extent of Division 1 is defined by the western Santa Paula city limits, and the eastern boundary includes Rancho Camulos located east of Piru. The northern boundary includes the foothills north of Santa Paula, extends north along Santa Paula Creek, then east along Santa Paula ridge to San Cayetano Mountain, jogs north and then east along a transect located approximately five miles north of the Santa Clara River, and then farther north and east to include the area surrounding Lake Piru. The southern boundary of Division 1 follows an irregular boundary along South Mountain/Oak Ridge that approximates the southern extent of the Santa Clara River watershed.

United Water Conservation District is a California special district organized and operating pursuant to the California Water Conservation Act of 1931, and it has as its mission to manage, protect, conserve and enhance the water resources of the Santa Clara River, its tributaries and associated aquifers in the most cost effective and environmentally balanced manner. A seven person board governs the District, and each director is elected from one of the seven divisions of the District.

Persons interested in appointment as the Director from Division 1 should submit a written expression of interest and/or resume of their experience and qualifications to the District, c/o Mike Solomon, District General Manager, at the District’s offices located at 106 No. 8th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 on or before January 15, 2014. A Board Committee will review letters and/or resumes, interview candidates, and make a recommendation for appointment of an individual to the full Board of Directors. The Board intends to fill the vacancy at its regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the District’s offices in Santa Paula. For more information please contact Mike Solomon at 525-4431.