Signaling a new era of collaboration, the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California today announced the settlement of a 15-year legal dispute over rates and the price term of an exchange agreement between the agencies. At a news conference in San Diego, leaders from two of the state’s […]
The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) and the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) reached a landmark settlement ending litigation that dates back to 2003—marking the beginning of a new era of collaboration between the water agencies. The agreement was signed by leaders from both agencies outside of SDCWA’s headquarters in Kearny Mesa. The settlement dismisses […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District General Manager Kimberly Thorner was honored with the Kenneth J. Miller Founders’ Award by Water For People, an international non-profit organization, for her efforts on American Water Works Association’s California-Nevada Section’s Water for People San Diego Committee. The award recognizes exceptional volunteers who are working to support water and sanitation in […]
Community leaders from across San Diego County expressed their support for the end of long running litigation between the San Diego County Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District following the morning news conference announcing the settlement. “Settling litigation between Metropolitan and the Water Authority is a springboard for stabilizing rates through water exchanges and transfers. […]
The Vallecitos Water District (VWD) Board of Directors recognized students from district schools for their excellence in the classroom through its 2025 Student Poster Art Contest at its June board meeting. Three fourth-grade students from the local community were named winners of the district’s annual student poster art contest. The poster contest, targeting fourth-grade students, […]
Twelve fourth-grade students from schools in Escondido were recognized at the City of Escondido’s May City Council Meeting as finalists in the 2025 Water Awareness Student Poster Contest. Three students were named first, second, and third-place winners for their entries. These three winners will have their artwork featured in the 2026 North County Water Agency […]
The Vallecitos Water District was recognized with a One Water Award from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) for its efforts to work with homeowners associations in its district on turf replacement projects. Public Information/Conservation Supervisor Chris Robbins accepted the award on behalf of the Vallecitos Water District in a recognition event at […]
Three talented fourth-grade students were recognized by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors at its May 21 meeting as the winners of the 2025 North County Water Agencies Water Awareness Poster Contest, themed “Love Water, Save Water.” Kaiyan Beam from Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School and David W. Brand and Audrey Nam, both from […]
Two exceptional East County students received $1,000 college scholarships awarded by the Helix Water District at the May Board of Directors meeting. They are Grossmont High School senior Ashley Beard and El Capitan High School senior Agostinho Soto-wang, Ashley Beard Seeks Role As Legal Advocate Midway through their senior year, Beard had a 4.87 weighted […]
The Otay Water District received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance and reaffirm its commitment to openness and accessibility for its constituents and local stakeholders. “This award reflects the Otay Water District’s dedication to open government,” […]
Vista Irrigation District (VID) selected three fourth-grade student artists from schools within its district as winners of its annual district-sponsored 2025 Water Awareness Poster Contest, and awarded college scholarships to six graduating high school seniors at its May 7 board of directors meeting. Students Depict Value of Water in Winning Artwork Cosette Kennedy, a fourth-grade […]
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility (4S WRF) was named the statewide 2024 Plant of the Year (small division) by the California Water Environment Association at its recent annual conference in San Diego. The award recognizes the facility’s innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operation. In addition to being named California’s plant […]
Trees are among the most valuable investments in San Diego County’s landscape, including in your landscaping. No other plant plays a more significant role in fighting climate change, supporting sustainability, and maintaining a healthy watershed than trees. National Arbor Day on Friday, April 25, reminds us of the many benefits that trees have to offer, […]
Amid a rainy April 1, the San Diego County Water Authority held a news conference to inform the public about where the region stands when it comes to water supplies and the opportunities ahead. “Despite a few rainy days this week, 2025 has had a drier-than-usual start. However, thanks to decades of strategic planning, the […]
Despite receiving roughly half of normal rainfall this water year, the San Diego County Water Authority not only has plenty of water to meet regional demand for the foreseeable future but is seeking to transfer a limited amount of supplies to areas of the West with greater water scarcity. Selling or leasing water to other […]
Water Authority, MWD End Lengthy Legal Dispute
/in Achievements, Features, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneSignaling a new era of collaboration, the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California today announced the settlement of a 15-year legal dispute over rates and the price term of an exchange agreement between the agencies. At a news conference in San Diego, leaders from two of the state’s […]
Media Roundup: End of Litigation
/in Achievements, Features, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) and the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) reached a landmark settlement ending litigation that dates back to 2003—marking the beginning of a new era of collaboration between the water agencies. The agreement was signed by leaders from both agencies outside of SDCWA’s headquarters in Kearny Mesa. The settlement dismisses […]
Water For People Recognizes Kimberly Thorner for Volunteer Leadership
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalOlivenhain Municipal Water District General Manager Kimberly Thorner was honored with the Kenneth J. Miller Founders’ Award by Water For People, an international non-profit organization, for her efforts on American Water Works Association’s California-Nevada Section’s Water for People San Diego Committee. The award recognizes exceptional volunteers who are working to support water and sanitation in […]
Regional Leaders Hail Settlement Agreement
/in Achievements, Features, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneCommunity leaders from across San Diego County expressed their support for the end of long running litigation between the San Diego County Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District following the morning news conference announcing the settlement. “Settling litigation between Metropolitan and the Water Authority is a springboard for stabilizing rates through water exchanges and transfers. […]
Students Recognized For Conservation Posters by Vallecitos Water District
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vallecitos Water District (VWD) Board of Directors recognized students from district schools for their excellence in the classroom through its 2025 Student Poster Art Contest at its June board meeting. Three fourth-grade students from the local community were named winners of the district’s annual student poster art contest. The poster contest, targeting fourth-grade students, […]
Winners Announced In City of Escondido 2025 Student Poster Contest
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalTwelve fourth-grade students from schools in Escondido were recognized at the City of Escondido’s May City Council Meeting as finalists in the 2025 Water Awareness Student Poster Contest. Three students were named first, second, and third-place winners for their entries. These three winners will have their artwork featured in the 2026 North County Water Agency […]
One Water Awards Honors Vallecitos Water District Projects
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vallecitos Water District was recognized with a One Water Award from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) for its efforts to work with homeowners associations in its district on turf replacement projects. Public Information/Conservation Supervisor Chris Robbins accepted the award on behalf of the Vallecitos Water District in a recognition event at […]
OMWD Announces 2025 Water Awareness Poster Contest Winners
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThree talented fourth-grade students were recognized by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors at its May 21 meeting as the winners of the 2025 North County Water Agencies Water Awareness Poster Contest, themed “Love Water, Save Water.” Kaiyan Beam from Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School and David W. Brand and Audrey Nam, both from […]
East County Students Win Helix Water District Scholarships
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalTwo exceptional East County students received $1,000 college scholarships awarded by the Helix Water District at the May Board of Directors meeting. They are Grossmont High School senior Ashley Beard and El Capitan High School senior Agostinho Soto-wang, Ashley Beard Seeks Role As Legal Advocate Midway through their senior year, Beard had a 4.87 weighted […]
Otay Water District Awarded Transparency Certificate of Excellence
/in Achievements /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Otay Water District received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance and reaffirm its commitment to openness and accessibility for its constituents and local stakeholders. “This award reflects the Otay Water District’s dedication to open government,” […]
Talented Students Win 2025 Vista Irrigation District Awards
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalVista Irrigation District (VID) selected three fourth-grade student artists from schools within its district as winners of its annual district-sponsored 2025 Water Awareness Poster Contest, and awarded college scholarships to six graduating high school seniors at its May 7 board of directors meeting. Students Depict Value of Water in Winning Artwork Cosette Kennedy, a fourth-grade […]
4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Named 2024 Plant of the Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility (4S WRF) was named the statewide 2024 Plant of the Year (small division) by the California Water Environment Association at its recent annual conference in San Diego. The award recognizes the facility’s innovation, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective operation. In addition to being named California’s plant […]
Celebrate Arbor Day: Discover How Planting More Trees in San Diego Supports Climate Resiliency
/in WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalTrees are among the most valuable investments in San Diego County’s landscape, including in your landscaping. No other plant plays a more significant role in fighting climate change, supporting sustainability, and maintaining a healthy watershed than trees. National Arbor Day on Friday, April 25, reminds us of the many benefits that trees have to offer, […]
Water Authority Provides Update on Supplies and Opportunities
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneAmid a rainy April 1, the San Diego County Water Authority held a news conference to inform the public about where the region stands when it comes to water supplies and the opportunities ahead. “Despite a few rainy days this week, 2025 has had a drier-than-usual start. However, thanks to decades of strategic planning, the […]
Water Authority Seeks to Transfer Water and Lower Costs
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneDespite receiving roughly half of normal rainfall this water year, the San Diego County Water Authority not only has plenty of water to meet regional demand for the foreseeable future but is seeking to transfer a limited amount of supplies to areas of the West with greater water scarcity. Selling or leasing water to other […]