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  • Experience a Sustainable Demonstration Garden Self-Tour

    The San Diego County Water Authority and several member agencies host demonstration gardens that residents can visit and gather ideas for their own landscape makeovers and water-efficient upgrades.

    SLIDER Native, water-wise plants thrive in one of the Helix Water District's demonstration gardens. Photo: Helix Water District
  • California Snowlines On Track To Be 1,600 Feet Higher by Century’s End

    This winter produced record snowfall in California, but a new study suggests the state should expect gradually declining snowpacks, even if punctuated with occasional epic snowfalls, in the future.

  • Makeovers Conserve Water, Saves Costs for Lake San Marcos HOAs

    A partnership between the Vallecitos Water District, San Diego County Water Authority, and the County of San Diego is helping HOAs save water and money.

    SLIDER - HOA Before and After
  • Helix Water District Student Poster Contest Winners Highlight What “Being Water Wise Is”

    Ten talented student artists were honored for their winning work in the annual student poster contest at the May 17 Helix Water District board meeting.

  • Water Authority Team Wins 2023 Skills Competition

    The San Diego County Water Authority’s Operations and Maintenance Division team won the top prize at the annual ROADEO Skills Competition.

    SLIDER The team of Tony Zepeda, Frank Vargas, and Bobby Bond pose with their awards at the Water Authority's Escondido facility. Photo: San Diego County Water Authority
  • Vallecitos WD Employee Ed Pedrazzi Recognized for Leadership

    Vallecitos Water District Operations and Maintenance Manager Ed Pedrazzi is the ACWA 2023 “Excellence in Water Leadership” award winner. He received the honor at the Association of California Water Agencies annual conference on May 9.

    SLIDER Ed Pedrazzi (third from right) with his team during his time as VWD Water Operations Supervisor, including current and retired Vallectos Water District employees (L to R) Joey Shore, Rocky Eltzroth, Shawn Askine, Pedrazzi, Cheryl Minichilli, and Richard Arballo. Photo: Vallecitos Water District
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EDUCATION
Helix Water District scholarship winners Lily Martinez and Stephen Abkin. Photo: Helix Water District college scholarships
May 24, 2023

Outstanding Students Receive Helix Water District College Scholarships

Valhalla High School senior Lily Martinez and Grossmont High School senior Stephen Abkin are the 2023 recipients of the Helix Water District’s Robert…

ACHIEVEMENTS
The “Water Smart Living” series of articles created by Water Resources Specialist Joni German and also published as a public service in the Times of San Diego won a CAPIO Award of Distinction in the Writing category. outreach efforts
May 9, 2023

Outreach Efforts Honored at 2023 CAPIO EPIC Awards

The San Diego County Water Authority received two Awards of Distinction for outreach programs at the 2023 California Association of Public Information…

WELCOME to the BOARD
Neal Meyers-Board-Olivenhain-Welcome to the Board
May 15, 2023

Welcome to the Board: Neal Meyers, Olivenhain Municipal Water District

(Editor’s Note: This feature highlights new members of the San Diego County Water Authority’s 36-member Board of Directors. Each of the Water Authority’s…

EDUCATION
Two student artists representing the Otay Water District are among the 37 Southern California students whose artwork will appear in the 2023 “Water Is Life” Student Art Calendar. Photo: MWD student artwork
May 23, 2023

Otay Water District Calls On Student Artists for Contest Entries

The Otay Water District calls on student artists in its service area to unleash their creativity in its annual Student Poster Contest. All students in…

AGENCY NEWS

  • Local Elementary School Students Show Water Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Through Art

    Local Elementary School Students Show Water Conservation and Environmental Stewardship Through Art

    June 4, 2023
  • OMWD Receives 2023 Environmental Excellence Award from Industrial Environmental Association

    OMWD Receives 2023 Environmental Excellence Award from Industrial Environmental Association

    June 1, 2023
  • Assembly Bill Would Protect Water Ratepayers Across County

    Assembly Bill Would Protect Water Ratepayers Across County

    May 25, 2023
  • Thanks for Planting Me! ‘Spokesplants’ Promote Landscape Transformation

    Thanks for Planting Me! ‘Spokesplants’ Promote Landscape Transformation

    May 25, 2023
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MEDIA COVERAGE

  • Experience a Sustainable Demonstration Garden Self-Tour

    June 4, 2023
  • Bill to Create Salton Sea Conservancy Moves Forward in State Legislature

    June 4, 2023
  • Legislation to Curb Water Use for Irrigation Clears California Assembly

    June 4, 2023
  • Lake Hodges Reopens to San Diego Community After Yearlong Closure

    June 4, 2023
  • Opinion: No Time to Waste for Government to Protect Drought-Stricken West

    June 4, 2023
  • High-Tech Mapping of Central Valley’s Underground Blazes Path to Drought Resilience

    June 4, 2023
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Leonardo da Vinci

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