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

February 3, 2026

WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Contest Open for 2026 Entries

The popular WaterSmart Landscape Makeover annual competition is now open for 2026 entries. The contest highlights residential landscaping, with nonfunctional grass areas transformed into flourishing, colorful,…

San Marcos resident Ann Kreile, age 97, is an avid gardener who contributed her artwork for display in the Sustainable Demonstration Garden. Photo: Vallecitos Water District

January 28, 2026

Vallecitos Water District Honors Artist Contributions To Demonstration Garden

Winning artwork from student Emma Phillips of Christ Lutheran School in La Mesa is on public display in the Metropolitan Water District traveling art show this week. Photo: Helix Water District

January 27, 2026

Helix Water District Hosts Student Art Show

New SDCWA Board Secretary Teresa Acosta.

January 23, 2026

Teresa Acosta Elected Secretary of Water Authority Board

The Native Plant Seed Library established by the Vallecitos Water District is a success thanks in part to community contributors known as “Seed Heroes.” Photo: Vallecitos Water District

January 21, 2026

Seed Heroes Helps Vallecitos Water District Seed Library Flourish

WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Contest Open for 2026 Entries

February 3, 2026

The popular WaterSmart Landscape Makeover annual competition is now open for 2026 entries. The contest highlights residential landscaping, with nonfunctional…

Vallecitos Water District Honors Artist Contributions To Demonstration Garden

January 28, 2026

Community artists were recognized at the January board meeting of the Vallecitos Water District for contributions of their artwork to the District’s…

Helix Water District Hosts Student Art Show

January 27, 2026

The Helix Water District plays host this week to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s “Being Water Wise Is” traveling art show,…

Teresa Acosta Elected Secretary of Water Authority Board

January 23, 2026

The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously elected Carlsbad City Councilmember Teresa Acosta as the board’s new…

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OMWD Wins Collection System of the Year Honors

February 2, 2026

Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District accepted California Water Environment Association San Diego Section's 2025 Collection System of…

OMWD Converts La Cresta at Colinas de Oro Community to Recycled Water for Irrigation

January 26, 2026

Encinitas, CA — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District began supplying recycled water to the HOA community of La Cresta at Colinas de Oro in Carlsbad.…

Water Agencies Offer Free Rain Collection Workshop

January 15, 2026

Encinitas, CA — Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District invite you to attend a free workshop…

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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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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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WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Contest Open for 2026 Entries

Vallecitos Water District Honors Artist Contributions To Demonstration Garden

Helix Water District Hosts Student Art Show

Teresa Acosta Elected Secretary of Water Authority Board

Seed Heroes Helps Vallecitos Water District Seed Library Flourish

WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Contest Open for 2026 Entries

Vallecitos Water District Honors Artist Contributions To Demonstration Garden

Helix Water District Hosts Student Art Show

Teresa Acosta Elected Secretary of Water Authority Board

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