Tom Watson's winning project for the City of Oceanside is a pollinator's paradise. Photo: City of Oceanside

July 6, 2026

Pollinator Paradise Wins 2026 Oceanside Landscape Makeover Contest

The 2026 winner of the City of Oceanside’s annual Landscape Makeover Contest created a beautiful water smart landscape focused on pollinator-friendly plants that became a personal legacy.

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Artist Hailun Zhou works on her plein air painting at the Vallecitos Sustainable Demonstration Garden. Photo: Vallecitos Water District

June 29, 2026

Artists Share Vallecitos Water District Sustainable Garden Through Artwork

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June 26, 2026

Water Authority Board Approves 2027 Wholesale Rates

June 23, 2026

Built to Deliver: Water Authority at San Diego County Fair

Seven talented photographers were named as the winners of the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve 2026 Amateur Photo Contest. Photo Collage: Olivenhain Municipal Water District

June 23, 2026

OMWD Honors Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Amateur Photo Contest Winners

Pollinator Paradise Wins 2026 Oceanside Landscape Makeover Contest

July 6, 2026

The 2026 winner of the City of Oceanside’s annual Landscape Makeover Contest created a beautiful water smart landscape focused on pollinator-friendly…

Artists Share Vallecitos Water District Sustainable Garden Through Artwork

June 29, 2026

Since its opening in 2010, the Vallecitos Water District Sustainable Demonstration Garden has become a well-rounded resource for the community. Originally…

Water Authority Board Approves 2027 Wholesale Rates

June 26, 2026

The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors today approved a 3% wholesale water rate increase for 2027 following a public hearing. The…

Built to Deliver: Water Authority at San Diego County Fair

June 23, 2026

Visitors to the 2026 San Diego County Fair can get an up-close look at the water infrastructure that helps sustain the region through a new interactive…

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Vista Irrigation District Invites Homeowners To Enter Landscape Contest

April 22, 2026

Vista, Calif. — Proud of your water-wise yard? Consider entering the 2026 WaterSmart landscape contest with a chance to win a $250 gift card from a local…

OMWD Earns “Platinum” Award for Leadership and Transparency

April 15, 2026

Encinitas, Calif. — Today, OMWD’s Board of Directors was honored by Special District Leadership Foundation for reaccreditation as a “District of…

North County Water and Wastewater Agencies Receive Statewide Award for Community Engagement

April 9, 2026

Encinitas, Calif. — Today, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Elijo Joint Powers Authority, and Leucadia Wastewater District received California…

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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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Pollinator Paradise Wins 2026 Oceanside Landscape Makeover Contest

Artists Share Vallecitos Water District Sustainable Garden Through Artwork

Water Authority Board Approves 2027 Wholesale Rates

Built to Deliver: Water Authority at San Diego County Fair

OMWD Honors Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Amateur Photo Contest Winners

Pollinator Paradise Wins 2026 Oceanside Landscape Makeover Contest

Artists Share Vallecitos Water District Sustainable Garden Through Artwork

Water Authority Board Approves 2027 Wholesale Rates

Built to Deliver: Water Authority at San Diego County Fair

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Vista Irrigation District Invites Homeowners To Enter Landscape Contest

OMWD Earns “Platinum” Award for Leadership and Transparency

North County Water and Wastewater Agencies Receive Statewide Award for Community Engagement

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