Vista fourth grade students Presley Regan and Cosette Kennedy display their award winning poster contest entries. Photo: Vista Irrigation District

May 16, 2025

Talented Students Win 2025 Vista Irrigation District Awards

Vista Irrigation District (VID) selected three fourth-grade student artists from schools within its district as winners of its annual district-sponsored 2025 Water Awareness Poster Contest, and awarded…

For the fifth time, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District's 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility received statewide recognition from CWEA. Photo: Olivenhain Municipal Water District

April 29, 2025

4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Named 2024 Plant of the Year

National Arbor Day on Friday, April 25, reminds us of the many benefits that trees have to offer. Photo: Pixabay/Creative Commons

April 21, 2025

Celebrate Arbor Day: Discover How Planting More Trees in San Diego Supports Climate Resiliency

(L to R) SDG&E EV Customer Solutions Manager Lianna Lienau, Helix Division 2 Director Andrea Beth Damsky, Helix Board Vice President Joel A. Scalzitti, Helix Board President Dan McMillan, Helix Division 3 Director Mark Gracyk, Helix Division 4 Director Kathleen Coates Hedberg, and San Diego County Air Pollution Control District Chief of Emissions Reductions Kathleen Keehan at the groundbreaking for the Helix electrification project at its El Cajon operations center. Photo: Helix Water District

April 4, 2025

Helix Water District Working Toward Zero-Emission Future

April 3, 2025

Water Authority Provides Update on Supplies and Opportunities

Talented Students Win 2025 Vista Irrigation District Awards

May 16, 2025

Vista Irrigation District (VID) selected three fourth-grade student artists from schools within its district as winners of its annual district-sponsored…

4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Named 2024 Plant of the Year

April 29, 2025

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District's 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility (4S WRF) was named the statewide 2024 Plant of the Year (small division)…

Celebrate Arbor Day: Discover How Planting More Trees in San Diego Supports Climate Resiliency

April 21, 2025

Trees are among the most valuable investments in San Diego County’s landscape, including in your landscaping. No other plant plays a more significant…

Helix Water District Working Toward Zero-Emission Future

April 4, 2025

As part of its initiative to transition to a zero-emission vehicle fleet, Helix Water District leaders broke ground in late March on a retrofitting project…

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Padre Dam Municipal Water District to Host Career Workshop

May 8, 2025

Are you interested in landing a career in the water industry? Padre Dam Municipal Water District is hosting a career workshop at its Customer Service Center…

OMWD’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Recognized as California’s 2024 Plant of the Year

April 26, 2025

Encinitas, Calif. — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District's 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility was awarded California Water Environment Association’s…

Otay Water District Kicks Off the 2025 WaterSmart Landscape Contest

April 17, 2025

Spring Valley, Calif. – The Otay Water District has launched its annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest for residential customers. The program highlights…

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Thank you to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner M. Camille Calimlim Touton for her vision and leadership on the Colorado River over the past 3 years. Together, we made big strides in water conservation to sustain the river and its many users. #CRWUA2024 #ColoradoRiver ...

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If you`re looking for plants that combine beauty with resilience, our Nifty 50 succulents are perfect!

Rock Purslane blooms with striking purple flowers from spring to fall, while Red Yucca`s towering coral blooms are irresistible to hummingbirds. For rugged beauty, Hens-and-Chicks thrive in the toughest soils, spreading tiny `chicks` beside their mother plant. Aloe is not only a garden favorite but also a go-to for skincare and haircare, and the unique Aeonium boasts 35 species with vibrant rosettes, from solid green to deep purples and bronzy hues.

Your garden just got a whole lot easier — and prettier!

To see the entire Nifty 50 Guide for WaterSmart Plants visit the link in bio. ...

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PREPARE for wildfires now. DOWNLOAD the Genasys Protect app to receive critical alerts that can affect your family, the link is in our bio. Get notified about hazards near your neighborhood, schools, and offices. VISIT AlertSanDiego.org for disaster preparedness tips. ...

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In addition to being America`s Finest City, this year San Diego is also America`s Greenest City, according to Wallet Hub 🌱

Among the metrics considered were water consumption, use of renewable energy, number of organic farms, and other environmentally-conscious policies.

We`re thankful to live in such a sustainable region - and thankful to all the residents and businesses who make it possible.

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ICYMI... a few of the top stories in regional water news from this past week:

💧 San Diego Reservoirs Offer Community Holiday Activities
🌱 Still Time to Act on Agriculture Rebate Offer
📈 East County Advanced Water Project Fall Progress Report

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Let`s talk toilets...

Did you know the Water Authority helped install 5,000+ low-flow toilets in Fiscal Year 2024 at no cost for income-qualifying residents?

Read more about this program and other milestones in our FY2024 Annual Report, which will be published soon. ...

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On his retirement from the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors, the Water Authority thanks former Board Chair Mike Hogan, representing Santa Fe Irrigation District, for his dedicated service to the San Diego region. ...

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On his retirement from the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors, the Water Authority thanks Tom Kennedy representing Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District for his dedicated service to the San Diego region. ...

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Talented Students Win 2025 Vista Irrigation District Awards

4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Named 2024 Plant of the Year

Celebrate Arbor Day: Discover How Planting More Trees in San Diego Supports Climate Resiliency

Helix Water District Working Toward Zero-Emission Future

Water Authority Provides Update on Supplies and Opportunities

Talented Students Win 2025 Vista Irrigation District Awards

4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Named 2024 Plant of the Year

Celebrate Arbor Day: Discover How Planting More Trees in San Diego Supports Climate Resiliency

Helix Water District Working Toward Zero-Emission Future

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Padre Dam Municipal Water District to Host Career Workshop

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Otay Water District Kicks Off the 2025 WaterSmart Landscape Contest

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