The Water Lantern Festival comes to Santee Lakes Recreational Preserve in December. Photo: Santee Lakes Recreational Preserve

December 1, 2025

2025 Community Holiday Activities at San Diego Reservoirs

San Diego County’s most popular reservoir recreation areas offer special holiday season events through 2025 and host winter activities during the region’s cooler months.
Holiday Spirit at Santee Lakes…

(L to R) Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Park Supervisor Jeff Anderson, volunteer Keith Kelly, rangers Jonathan Zeller and Shawnn Schaub, volunteers Walter Haslop and Pure Excellence winner Mike Dzurko, Escondido Creek Conservancy Land Manager Donna Leon, and volunteers Rich Riemer, Debbie Matsumoto, and Marvin Valverde at Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty. Photo: Olivenhain Municipal Water District

November 24, 2025

OMWD Announces 2025 Pure Excellence Awards

November 20, 2025

Water Authority Supports Farm Economy with Rate Discount

A map display showing the new path as part of the Sweetwater Reservoir Recreation trail system. Sweetwater Reservoir Trail

November 19, 2025

New Sweetwater Reservoir Trail Open for Recreation

After 14 years serving in the United States Marine Corps, Carlos Cortes found civilian employment in the water industry with the City of Poway. Photo: San Diego County Water Authority

November 10, 2025

San Diego Veterans Find Purpose and Opportunity in Water Industry Careers

2025 Community Holiday Activities at San Diego Reservoirs

December 1, 2025

San Diego County’s most popular reservoir recreation areas offer special holiday season events through 2025 and host winter activities during the region’s…

OMWD Announces 2025 Pure Excellence Awards

November 24, 2025

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) recognized the winners of its 2025 Pure Excellence Awards at its November board meeting. The winners were…

Water Authority Supports Farm Economy with Rate Discount

November 20, 2025

The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today voted unanimously to renew the Permanent Special Agriculture Water Rate (PSAWR) Program,…

New Sweetwater Reservoir Trail Open for Recreation

November 19, 2025

A brand-new 2.2-mile trail is open along the east side of Sweetwater Reservoir. Originally a maintenance road, the trail has been transformed into a scenic…

Latest Agency News

East County AWP Program Secures Two Water Discharge Permits

November 13, 2025

Santee, CA – The East County Advanced Water Purification (AWP) Program has successfully secured two critical water discharge permits from the San Diego…

Vista Irrigation District To Host Two Community Information Sessions

September 3, 2025

Vista, Calif. — The Vista Irrigation District (district) will be hosting community information sessions at its headquarters building located at 1391…

OMWD Honored for Commitment to Safety

August 27, 2025

Encinitas, Calif. – Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District was honored with the McMurchie Excellence in Safety Award at the California Special Districts…

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Dec 4

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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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Dec 3

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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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Dec 2

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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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Nov 27

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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.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4eONNYy ...

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Nov 23

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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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Nov 22

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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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Nov 22

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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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Nov 22

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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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2025 Community Holiday Activities at San Diego Reservoirs

OMWD Announces 2025 Pure Excellence Awards

Water Authority Supports Farm Economy with Rate Discount

New Sweetwater Reservoir Trail Open for Recreation

San Diego Veterans Find Purpose and Opportunity in Water Industry Careers

2025 Community Holiday Activities at San Diego Reservoirs

OMWD Announces 2025 Pure Excellence Awards

Water Authority Supports Farm Economy with Rate Discount

New Sweetwater Reservoir Trail Open for Recreation

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East County AWP Program Secures Two Water Discharge Permits

Vista Irrigation District To Host Two Community Information Sessions

OMWD Honored for Commitment to Safety

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