San Diego County’s most popular reservoir recreation areas offer special holiday season events through 2024 and host winter activities during the region’s cooler months.
Holiday Spirit at Santee Lakes…
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Gayle Falkenthal2024-11-06 19:35:372024-11-06 19:35:37OMWD Board Recognizes Outgoing Member Larry Watt for 12 Years of Public Service
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Gayle Falkenthal2024-11-06 18:06:512024-11-06 18:06:51OMWD Honors 2024 “Pure Excellence” Award Winners
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Gayle Falkenthal2024-09-18 16:59:062024-09-18 16:59:06OMWD Board Will Hold Public Hearing on October 16 on Proposed Water Charges That Would Impact the Average Residential Customer Bill by Less Than Five PercentWe`re hiring! The Water Authority is looking for an Accounting Assistant I/II. The ideal candidate is someone who is familiar with government accounting procedures, understands the accounts payable process, and has experience with enterprise resource planning accounting software.
A productive day for the Water Authority at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California board meeting! Board Chair Nick Serrano and Board Chair Emeritus Mel Katz, who will be representing the Water Authority on the Met board moving forward, addressed the directors in Los Angeles. Chair Serrano once again emphasized affordability, collaboration and pursuing a settlement agreement as the focus of his chairmanship. Katz replaces Director Tim Smith, who is retiring from the Board and to whom the Water Authority owes a debt of gratitude to for his years of service to the region. Finally Water Authority Director Lois Fong-Sakai was elected to a second term as Met Board Secretary, further strengthening the ties between Met and SDCWA. All together these actions represent the continuation of a new era of partnership and progress between Met and SDCWA.
On #WorldToiletDay, we`re reflecting on a meaningful milestone from 2022, when the Water Authority received a $3 million grant from the @cadepartmentofwaterresources to help low-income households access water-saving devices like high-efficiency toilets and smart irrigation systems. This initiative is a powerful example of how working together can make sustainable solutions accessible to all. Rebates are still available - visit the link in our bio to learn more!
Vines that shine!
Our Nifty50 vine picks bring both beauty and benefits to your garden! These non-invasive, easy-care climbers are perfect for San Diego`s water-wise landscapes.
From the Lilac Vine which reaches 12-16 feet, adorning your garden with delicate pinkish-purple blooms to Roger`s Red Grape with fiery red foliage in the fall, these vines are a perfect mix of form and function, bringing wildlife, pollinators and vibrant color to your yard.
To see the entire Nifty 50 Guide for WaterSmart Plants visit the link in bio.
This week, the Colorado River Board of California (CRB) toured various sites along the Colorado River near the border of Arizona and California, with a focus on conservation efforts in the desert Southwest region. The tour included stops at the Imperial Dam, Laguna Division Conservation Area, Yuma East Wetlands Conservation Area, Pilot Knob Power Plant, Morelos Dam, and the Yuma Desalting Plant. Tour stops also included joint Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe and Bard Water District projects designed to increase water efficiency and service to agricultural water users in the region. CRB Vice Chair and Water Authority Director Jim Madaffer thanked the Quechan Indian Tribe for hosting the CRB on their tribal land.
CRB brings together water agencies in California to work collaboratively toward protecting California`s river supplies and develop consensus-based solutions to the issues affecting the Colorado River.
Thanks to Board Chair Nick Serrano for spending his morning with staff from San Diego County Water Authority talking about water, public service and priorities for the coming year. Serrano is the youngest chair in Water Authority history and the first to meet and greet staff at an all-hands meeting.
Reminder! Water efficient landscape workshop coming this Saturday! Register for the virtual interactive classes to learn how you can make your landscape more California friendly, ask questions, and connect with other water-savvy people in your community. Class details and session-specific registration links below:
Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/3AmyfwZ
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