Catherine Spence and her husband David are the 2025 winners of the Otay Water District Watersmart Landscape Contest. Photo: Otay Water District

September 29, 2025

Low-Maintenance Garden for Retirement Wins Otay Water District 2025 Landscape Contest

Chula Vista residents Catherine and David Spence are the 2025 Otay Water District’s annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest winners. Their award-winning project upgraded their grassy side yard with a low-maintenance,…

Representatives from the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, and Leucadia Wastewater District accept their group award as 2025 WateReuse Association Outreach and Education Program of the Year award winner. Photo: Olivenhain Municipal Water District Water Career Day

September 24, 2025

San Diego Water Agencies Win Outreach and Education Program Award

The City of San Marcos replaced 11,000 square feet of nonfunctional turf through a new pilot program. Photo: Vallecitos Water District

September 17, 2025

Partnerships Support San Marcos Turf Replacement Projects

September 11, 2025

Rainwater Harvesting Workshops Begin September 27 in Lakeside

September 10, 2025

Water Leaders Discuss the Future of the Colorado River

Low-Maintenance Garden for Retirement Wins Otay Water District 2025 Landscape Contest

September 29, 2025

Chula Vista residents Catherine and David Spence are the 2025 Otay Water District’s annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest winners. Their award-winning…

San Diego Water Agencies Win Outreach and Education Program Award

September 24, 2025

The WateReuse Association of California named the 2024 Water Career Day hosted by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority,…

Partnerships Support San Marcos Turf Replacement Projects

September 17, 2025

In an effort to conserve water and promote sustainable landscaping, California has enacted Assembly Bill 1572 (AB 1572), which prohibits the use of potable…

Rainwater Harvesting Workshops Begin September 27 in Lakeside

September 11, 2025

The County of San Diego’s Waterscape Rebate Program will host rainwater harvesting workshops throughout the fall months of 2025. It’s an ideal time…

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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…

Vista Irrigation District Receives National Award For Financial Reporting

August 6, 2025

Vista, Calif. — Vista Irrigation District has been presented with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government…

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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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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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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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Low-Maintenance Garden for Retirement Wins Otay Water District 2025 Landscape Contest

San Diego Water Agencies Win Outreach and Education Program Award

Partnerships Support San Marcos Turf Replacement Projects

Rainwater Harvesting Workshops Begin September 27 in Lakeside

Water Leaders Discuss the Future of the Colorado River

Low-Maintenance Garden for Retirement Wins Otay Water District 2025 Landscape Contest

San Diego Water Agencies Win Outreach and Education Program Award

Partnerships Support San Marcos Turf Replacement Projects

Rainwater Harvesting Workshops Begin September 27 in Lakeside

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Vista Irrigation District To Host Two Community Information Sessions

OMWD Honored for Commitment to Safety

Vista Irrigation District Receives National Award For Financial Reporting

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