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“Thanks for Planting Me!” Spokesplants Promote Landscape Transformation
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Kristiene Gong“Thanks for Planting Me!” encourages more widespread adoption of sustainable landscapes to prepare the Southern California region for a hotter and drier climate. The “Thanks for Planting Me!” summer campaign offers gratitude to the hundreds of thousands of San Diegans who have transformed their landscapes using low-water and native plants as part of a larger […]
Outstanding Students Receive Helix Water District College Scholarships
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalValhalla High School senior Lily Martinez and Grossmont High School senior Stephen Abkin are the 2023 recipients of the Helix Water District’s Robert D. Friedgen and Dr. Lillian M. Childs college scholarships. Martinez and Abkin were presented with their $1,000 scholarships at the May Board of Directors meeting. Lily Martinez Lily Martinez will attend UC […]
Otay Water District Calls On Student Artists for Contest Entries
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Otay Water District calls on student artists in its service area to unleash their creativity in its annual Student Poster Contest. All students in district schools from kindergarten to 12th grade are invited to illustrate a new theme for the 2023 contest – “Being water wise is …” Otay Water District’s annual educational program […]
Helix Water District Student Poster Contest Winners Highlight What “Being Water Wise Is”
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalTen talented student artists were honored for their winning work in the annual student poster contest at the May 17 Helix Water District board meeting. The students created their winning posters to visually depict the theme “Being Water Wise Is.” The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California holds the regional poster contest to increase student […]
Makeovers Conserve Water, Saves Costs for Lake San Marcos HOAs
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThrough a partnership between the Vallecitos Water District, San Diego County Water Authority, and the County of San Diego, landscape makeover projects in unincorporated areas can take advantage of water-use efficiency rebates as well as professional expertise to maximize conservation and cost savings. The Waterscape Rebate Program applies to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers who […]
Water Authority Team Wins 2023 Skills Competition
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego County Water Authority’s Operations and Maintenance Division team won the top prize at the annual ROADEO Skills Competition. The 2023 event was hosted by the San Diego Chapter of the Maintenance Superintendents Association and the American Public Works Association (APWA) in April at Wells Park in El Cajon. The annual contest gives […]
IID Board Appoints Sergio Quiroz as Interim General Manager
/in Achievements, Features /by Ed Joyce /Imperial Irrigation DistrictThe Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors appointed Assistant General Manager Sergio Quiroz to serve as Interim General Manager effective June 3. The Board’s decision was made following closed session discussions during the May 16 meeting, with directors present voting unanimously in support of the appointment. As Interim General Manager, Quiroz will replace General Manager […]
Welcome to the Board: Neal Meyers, Olivenhain Municipal Water District
/in Features, Welcome to the Board /by Ed Joyce(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 24 member agencies appoints at least one representative to the Board, which sets policy for the Water Authority.) Welcome to the Board: Neal Meyers, Olivenhain Municipal Water District Who: Neal Meyers was […]
Vallecitos WD Employee Ed Pedrazzi Recognized for Leadership
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalVallecitos Water District Operations and Maintenance Manager Ed Pedrazzi is the ACWA 2023 “Excellence in Water Leadership” award winner. Pedrazzi received his career honor at the Association of California Water Agencies annual conference on May 9. The award recognizes individuals who have “made a remarkable and visible contribution to the enhancement, protection, or development of […]
Welcome to the Board: Clint Baze, Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District
/in Features, Welcome to the Board /by Ed Joyce(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 24 member agencies appoints at least one representative to the Board, which sets policy for the Water Authority.) Welcome to the Board: Clint Baze, Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District Who: Clint […]
Outreach Efforts Honored at 2023 CAPIO EPIC Awards
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego County Water Authority received two Awards of Distinction for outreach programs at the 2023 California Association of Public Information Officers (CAPIO) “EPIC Awards” competition for California public agency communication programs. The Water Authority’s “Faces of the Water Industry” public outreach campaign created by Public Affairs Representative Andrea Mora won in the Social […]
Six Students Awarded Scholarships by Vista Irrigation District
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalVista Irrigation District has awarded college scholarships to six high school seniors and selected three fourth-grade students as winners of two separate district‑sponsored contests. The annual contest is open to high school seniors living or attending school within the Vista Irrigation District service area. The content is intended to increase the knowledge and awareness of […]
Demonstration Garden is Inspiration for Olivenhain MWD Customers
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalUsing water efficiently is a way of life and an important responsibility in the San Diego region. Water users have learned how to make the most of every drop and avoid wasteful or careless habits. Homeowners are replacing impractical thirsty lawns with beautiful low-water-use landscaping. Over the past decade, residents have adopted habits that not […]
Students Showcase Innovation in Water Technology
/in Education, Features /by Kristiene GongMiddle and high school students from San Diego and Imperial counties showcased their creativity and innovation in water technology at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. Winning students at the March event presented multi-faceted water technology designed for use in agriculture, water conservation, safety and treatment, creating solutions to some of the San […]
Eight Student Photographers Selected as Sweetwater Authority High School Photo Contest Winners
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalEight high school students were honored for their award-winning photographs in the annual Sweetwater Authority High School Photo Contest. The winners were selected from a group of 62 students from high schools across the South Bay within the Authority’s service area. Students submitted 148 entries in two categories, color, and black and white. Winners were […]