Mission Lakes Town Hall Forum

 This important community event at Mission Lakes Country Club provides residents with a unique opportunity to hear firsthand updates on efforts to secure and manage our local water supply.

Attendees can learn about the current status of Local water supplies and State Water Project imports, as well as how these vital resources are managed. Attendees will also discover how these topics relate directly to Mission Lakes Country Club and the proactive steps being taken to ensure long-term sustainability and reliability for our community. 

Join the conversation, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into the challenges and solutions that are shaping our region’s water future.

Steve Grasha – Division 1 Director, Desert Water Agency

Elected in 2022, Steve Grasha represents Division 1 on the Desert Water Agency (DWA) Board of Directors. 

As an active member of the Conservation and Public Affairs Committee, Steve plays a crucial role in shaping sustainable water policies that protect our resources and meet the community's needs.

Before his tenure at DWA, Steve served on the Mission Springs Water District (MSWD) Board of Directors from 2018 to 2022. His leadership on the Engineering and Finance Committees was instrumental in advancing critical infrastructure projects, most notably, the construction of the Desert Hot Springs Regional Water Reclamation Facility. Thanks to Steve's efforts, this project was fully funded through state grants, saving local ratepayers nearly $70 million.

In the private sector, Steve built a reputation as a forward-thinking entrepreneur, pioneering high-pressure stainless steel misting systems—an innovative solution now widely used in Palm Springs and beyond. As the founder and CEO, he successfully led his company for several decades before retiring in 2015.

Steve's commitment to public service runs deep within the community. He has held key leadership roles with several nonprofit and civic organizations, including Chairman of the Riverside County Leadership Forum’s Safe Water Project, Interim Executive Director of Food in Need of Distribution (F.I.N.D.), Director of Desert Community Outreach, and Disaster Services Coordinator for the American Red Cross. His dedication to these initiatives earned him the distinguished Volunteer of the Year Award.

With a career marked by innovation, leadership, and unwavering public service, Steve Grasha remains dedicated to delivering results that prioritize our community.