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WRD Advances Groundwater Education Through Marathon Petroleum Corporation's Community Investment Program
The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is expanding its commitment to meaningful groundwater and recycled water education through a new partnership with Marathon Petroleum Corporation's (MPC) Los Angeles Refinery (LAR). The $15,000 grant will support immersive student field trips to the District's Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning (ARC) in Pico Rivera, California. This opportunity is available to schools located in LAR's operational communities, including Carson
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