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Study Supports Need For Pumped Storage Energy Projects
Potential project at San Vicente Reservoir could help meet state’s renewable energy goals.
Vallecitos Water District Smokes Out Wastewater System Problems
Smoke testing is a valuable ally in sewer maintenance at the Vallecitos Water District.
San Diego Grown Photo Contest Highlights County’s Agricultural Bounty
The “San Diego Grown Photo Contest” on Instagram and Twitter highlights the significance of agriculture to the regional economy.
Poseidon Water Assumes Stewardship of Agua Hedionda Lagoon
Poseidon Water is taking responsibility for ensuring Agua Hedionda Lagoon is protected and preserved.
Cooperation Preserves Pauma Valley Groundwater
The Yuima Municipal Water District worked with farmers to find strategies for customers to keep their farms flourishing without reliance on groundwater.
Fallbrook PUD Goes With the Maintenance Flow to Provide Reliable Service
Investments made in infrastructure replacements today will avoid similar emergencies and unplanned water outages in the years ahead.
Did You Know?
San Diego’s Sustainable Landscapes Program ranked among the most effective landscape transformation programs in the nation.

The San Diego County Water Authority has a long history of supporting a portfolio approach to address mounting environmental and water supply challenges in the Bay-Delta, the hub of the State Water Project. Photo: California DWR

May 6, 2019/by Ed Joyce

Water Authority Invites Gov. Newsom to Tour Facilities, Praises Portfolio Approach to Water Security

The San Diego County Water Authority today praised Gov. Gavin Newsom for taking a proactive, far-sighted approach to water supply planning for California,…

CALIFORNIA AND THE WEST

Mammoth Mountain received record snowfall in May 2019. Photo: Mammoth Mountain, Inc. California Reservoirs

May 24, 2019/by Ed Joyce

California Reservoirs Near Capacity in May

It has been a winter - and spring - for the record books, for California reservoirs and ski resorts. And, it's not over yet. Snow has continued to fall…

Conservation Corner

Making plans and preparing a checklist before you start digging can help you stay on track and achieve your landscaping goals. Photo: Pixabay

May 24, 2019/by Kristiene Gong

Use Our Sustainable Landscaping Project Checklist

When you’re beginning a sustainable landscaping project, it can be challenging to remember all the things you need to consider along the way. Use our…

EDUCATION

OMWD Board President Ed Sprague with 2019 poster contest winners (L to R) Sayla Egger, Addison Bowe, and Delaney Owens. Photo: OMWD Water Awareness

May 23, 2019/by Gayle Falkenthal

Encinitas Students Take Home Honors in OMWD’s 2019 Water Awareness Poster Contest

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized the winners of the 2019 North County Water Agencies Water Awareness Poster Contest…