The County of San Diego’s Waterscape Rebate Program will host rainwater harvesting workshops throughout the fall months of 2025. It’s an ideal time for homeowners to explore their options for water-saving improvements that also benefit the San Diego region’s watershed. The first rainwater harvesting workshop scheduled for Fall 2025 takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at […]
The San Diego County Water Authority and partners convened an expert panel conversation on the future of the Colorado River for a packed room of Citizen Water Academy alumni and special guests on Sept. 5. The conversation, co-sponsored by the San Diego Global Affairs Council and the Burnam Center for Community Advancement and titled “The […]
The Oceanside Historical Society opened the Weese Oceanside History Center at its new permanent home with a ribbon-cutting on August 29. It is now located at 510 Civic Center Drive next to The Star Theatre. The Weese Oceanside History Center is named in honor of Robert and Bessie Weese. Robert Weese dedicated more than 40 […]
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) invites residents to attend an informative Open House and Emergency Preparedness Event in collaboration with the Encinitas Fire Department, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, San Diego Gas & Electric, and other local agencies on Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will take place […]
Five student artists were named the winners of the Otay Water District’s 2025 “Being Water Wise is…” Student Poster Contest for best illustrating the value of water. The annual contest invites K-12 grade students attending schools in the District’s service area to submit their artwork. Students learn about the importance of a clean, reliable water […]
The Vista Irrigation District board of directors recognized Janet Chambers as the district’s 2025 WaterSmart Landscape Contest winner at its August meeting. Chambers moved into her current residence about 11 years ago. The original yard consisted of a plain-looking lawn and one large Liquidambar tree. Because the existing lawn consumed a tremendous amount of water […]
The transformation of an Encinitas yard into a sustainable landscape providing habitat for wildlife and pollinators is the 2025 winner of the San Dieguito Water District’s annual landscape contest. Wildlife biologist Shea Okeefe said when she decided to take on the landscape project, she drew on her professional expertise as a scientist. “When we decided […]
The San Diego County Water Authority is in the midst of its second year operating a cutting-edge program across the region to help residents and member agencies know — down to the gallon — how the region uses water. From the garden hose to the kitchen faucet, the toilet to the shower, getting a clear […]
Empezando la segunda semana de agosto, peatones y automovilistas en Escondido notarán impactos en el tráfico debido a construcción en instalaciones de la Water Authority. A partir de 11 de agosto, habrá zona de trabajo en Bear Valley Parkway justo al norte de San Pasqual Valley Road donde un carril de bicicleta en Bear Valley […]
Starting the second week of August, pedestrians and motorists in Escondido will notice traffic impacts due to construction work on Water Authority facilities as part of the Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement project. Beginning on August 11, work will take place on Bear Valley Parkway just north of San Pasqual Valley Road where a traffic […]
Encinitas resident Ramona Copley’s landscape makeover project was selected by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District as the 2025 winner of the annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest. The OMWD board honored Copley at its June board meeting. “To reduce our water use, my husband and I wanted to transform our yard of trees and grass into a […]
The transformation of the Claerman family’s landscaping began with research and field trips. The results of their landscaping makeover were named the 2025 City of Escondido Landscape Makeover contest winner. Yannick Claerman’s landscape transformation process included research on drought-tolerant plants, plant groupings, soil types, and how to use compost and mulch to enhance water efficiency. […]
Last week, The Coast News Group announced its 2025 Best of North County contest winners, which included Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (EFRR). EFRR took first place in the “Best Place to Volunteer” category after an online vote that included 18 other candidates. “This accolade is a testament to the wonderful people […]
Although San Diego County is best known for its beautiful beaches, it is also home to more than 20 freshwater lakes and reservoirs. These bodies of water offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Lake fishing lets anglers hook catfish, bluegill, carp, crappie, sunfish, bass, and trout. Water enthusiasts can enjoy kayaking, boating, rowing, and wakeboarding […]
Award-winning exhibits at the San Diego County Fair Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show offer attendees inspiration for their own low-water use landscaping projects from examples of creative low-water use and native plant gardens at the Fair’s popular exhibit. Groovy Garden Returns To County Fair’s Garden Show Debby Dunn, Senior Water Resources Specialist with the San […]
Rainwater Harvesting Workshops Begin September 27 in Lakeside
/in Features, Supply & Demand, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe County of San Diego’s Waterscape Rebate Program will host rainwater harvesting workshops throughout the fall months of 2025. It’s an ideal time for homeowners to explore their options for water-saving improvements that also benefit the San Diego region’s watershed. The first rainwater harvesting workshop scheduled for Fall 2025 takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at […]
Water Leaders Discuss the Future of the Colorado River
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority and partners convened an expert panel conversation on the future of the Colorado River for a packed room of Citizen Water Academy alumni and special guests on Sept. 5. The conversation, co-sponsored by the San Diego Global Affairs Council and the Burnam Center for Community Advancement and titled “The […]
Oceanside History Center’s New Home Named After Water Pioneer
/in Education, Features, Heroes /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Oceanside Historical Society opened the Weese Oceanside History Center at its new permanent home with a ribbon-cutting on August 29. It is now located at 510 Civic Center Drive next to The Star Theatre. The Weese Oceanside History Center is named in honor of Robert and Bessie Weese. Robert Weese dedicated more than 40 […]
OMWD & First Responders Host Open House and Emergency Preparedness Event on Sept. 6
/in Education, Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) invites residents to attend an informative Open House and Emergency Preparedness Event in collaboration with the Encinitas Fire Department, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, San Diego Gas & Electric, and other local agencies on Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will take place […]
Winning Student Artwork Spotlights the Value of Water in Otay Student Poster Contest
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalFive student artists were named the winners of the Otay Water District’s 2025 “Being Water Wise is…” Student Poster Contest for best illustrating the value of water. The annual contest invites K-12 grade students attending schools in the District’s service area to submit their artwork. Students learn about the importance of a clean, reliable water […]
Pollinator Paradise Wins 2025 Vista Irrigation District Landscape Contest
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vista Irrigation District board of directors recognized Janet Chambers as the district’s 2025 WaterSmart Landscape Contest winner at its August meeting. Chambers moved into her current residence about 11 years ago. The original yard consisted of a plain-looking lawn and one large Liquidambar tree. Because the existing lawn consumed a tremendous amount of water […]
Haven for Wildlife and Pollinators Wins San Dieguito Water District 2025 Landscape Makeover Contest
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe transformation of an Encinitas yard into a sustainable landscape providing habitat for wildlife and pollinators is the 2025 winner of the San Dieguito Water District’s annual landscape contest. Wildlife biologist Shea Okeefe said when she decided to take on the landscape project, she drew on her professional expertise as a scientist. “When we decided […]
Understanding Every Drop: How Flume & the Water Authority are Shaping the Future of Water Use
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority is in the midst of its second year operating a cutting-edge program across the region to help residents and member agencies know — down to the gallon — how the region uses water. From the garden hose to the kitchen faucet, the toilet to the shower, getting a clear […]
Impactos de Tráfico en Dos Sitios Durante Construcción
/in Features /by Jordan BeaneEmpezando la segunda semana de agosto, peatones y automovilistas en Escondido notarán impactos en el tráfico debido a construcción en instalaciones de la Water Authority. A partir de 11 de agosto, habrá zona de trabajo en Bear Valley Parkway justo al norte de San Pasqual Valley Road donde un carril de bicicleta en Bear Valley […]
Traffic Impacts Planned for Two Escondido Sites During Aqueduct Upgrades
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneStarting the second week of August, pedestrians and motorists in Escondido will notice traffic impacts due to construction work on Water Authority facilities as part of the Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement project. Beginning on August 11, work will take place on Bear Valley Parkway just north of San Pasqual Valley Road where a traffic […]
Encinitas Resident Wins OMWD 2025 Landscape Contest
/in Achievements, Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas resident Ramona Copley’s landscape makeover project was selected by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District as the 2025 winner of the annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest. The OMWD board honored Copley at its June board meeting. “To reduce our water use, my husband and I wanted to transform our yard of trees and grass into a […]
Escondido Landscape Contest Winner Inspired By Local Gardens
/in Achievements, Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe transformation of the Claerman family’s landscaping began with research and field trips. The results of their landscaping makeover were named the 2025 City of Escondido Landscape Makeover contest winner. Yannick Claerman’s landscape transformation process included research on drought-tolerant plants, plant groupings, soil types, and how to use compost and mulch to enhance water efficiency. […]
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Voted “Best Place to Volunteer”
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneLast week, The Coast News Group announced its 2025 Best of North County contest winners, which included Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (EFRR). EFRR took first place in the “Best Place to Volunteer” category after an online vote that included 18 other candidates. “This accolade is a testament to the wonderful people […]
San Diego Regional Reservoirs Offer Summer Activities
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalAlthough San Diego County is best known for its beautiful beaches, it is also home to more than 20 freshwater lakes and reservoirs. These bodies of water offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Lake fishing lets anglers hook catfish, bluegill, carp, crappie, sunfish, bass, and trout. Water enthusiasts can enjoy kayaking, boating, rowing, and wakeboarding […]
San Diego County Fair Landscape Exhibits Educate and Entertain
/in Achievements, Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalAward-winning exhibits at the San Diego County Fair Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show offer attendees inspiration for their own low-water use landscaping projects from examples of creative low-water use and native plant gardens at the Fair’s popular exhibit. Groovy Garden Returns To County Fair’s Garden Show Debby Dunn, Senior Water Resources Specialist with the San […]