The popular WaterSmart Landscape Makeover annual competition is now open for 2025 entries. The contest highlights residential landscaping with grass areas that have been transformed into flourishing and colorful water-smart landscapes. Contest judges look for winners who represent the best in landscaping makeover projects from 12 participating San Diego County water agencies. Winning entrants feature […]
The Vista Irrigation District (VID) is partnering with the Vista Chamber of Commerce’s “Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning (SOCAL) Program to encourage job seekers and students to learn about water industry careers. As part of the program, two VID employees were featured in informational videos describing their jobs, including their typical duties and […]
Water in California, while always a hot topic, entered the national spotlight at the start of 2025. Where the San Diego region’s water comes from, how it’s provided and who’s in charge of what are big questions that water professionals address every day. What are the biggest sources of water for San Diego County? In […]
The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant offers an environmentally responsible water supply in an era of increasing water scarcity, according to results of a new scientific study being released next week at a statewide conference of desalination experts. The report – the largest environmental assessment to date of the nation’s largest seawater desalination plant […]
The vivid memories and recollections of a long-time water pioneer are at the heart of a new video project reviewing the history of the district. The ten minute video uses a narrative driven by Jack Kubota, a native Californian and civil engineer who generously shared his historic insights from his 74 years of experience. Kubota, […]
San Diego County Water Authority Board Chair Nick Serrano has appointed new leadership for the Board’s committees and regional boards. These positions are responsible for running vital committees that impact all aspects of the Water Authority’s operations and representing the Water Authority on key regional bodies. “I am proud to announce these appointments, which reflect […]
San Diego regional member water agencies and California water associations offer multiple college scholarship opportunities in 2025 to help candidates secure their education as water and wastewater professionals. The acceleration of industry retirements and the increasing need for a skilled workforce trained to implement new technologies result in an increased effort to develop more skilled […]
Explore career options in the water and wastewater industry at the Cuyamaca College Center for Water Studies annual Open House and Student Orientation on Tuesday, January 21 at 6 p.m. in room L-104 on the Cuyamaca College campus. Joe Young, Center for Water Studies program manager, enjoyed a successful 35-year career at the Helix Water […]
San Diego business and civic leader Mel Katz was seated today as San Diego County Water Authority’s newest representative on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Katz has served on the Water Authority’s board of directors since 2018, representing the city of Del Mar and served as chair from […]
As San Diego enters the driest start to the water year since record keeping began in 1860, the San Diego County Water Authority has the reliable water supplies needed by the region for 2025 and beyond. “We’ve been preparing for over three decades to have reliable water supplies, whether we’re in a drought or whether […]
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity for emerging leaders throughout San Diego County to join the Citizens Water Academy and get an up-close understanding of our most important resource. Over multiple sessions participants will learn firsthand about critical water issues affecting the region and go behind the scenes with water managers, planners, and engineers to gain a deeper understanding […]
Four San Diego County student artists from four member water agencies are among the 37 Southern California students whose artwork will appear in the 2025 Metropolitan Water District’s 36th annual “Water Is Life” Student Art Calendar. The creative artwork of 37 kindergarten through 12th-grade students, including the students from San Diego County, was recognized for […]
San Diego region’s water and wastewater agency employees pitched in to carry on a tradition of holiday giving in 2024 to benefit a wide array of nonprofit community services. Otay Water District Supports San Diego Food Bank This holiday season, the Otay Water District is partnering with the San Diego Food Bank to provide food […]
For the second year in a row, the San Diego County Water Authority and its partners have struck a deal to conserve water in Lake Mead, support the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River and save local ratepayers money. The agreements between the Water Authority, the Imperial Irrigation District, and the Metropolitan Water District, with […]
Weather scientists predict modest or below-average rainfall this winter due to the La Niña weather pattern arriving in late 2024. Capturing rainfall is a smart water management tactic. Now is an ideal time to take advantage of several upcoming rainwater harvesting workshops and rebate programs available in San Diego County and the rainfall available in […]
Landscape Makeover Contest Open For 2025 Entries
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe popular WaterSmart Landscape Makeover annual competition is now open for 2025 entries. The contest highlights residential landscaping with grass areas that have been transformed into flourishing and colorful water-smart landscapes. Contest judges look for winners who represent the best in landscaping makeover projects from 12 participating San Diego County water agencies. Winning entrants feature […]
Career Outreach by Vista Irrigation District Builds Workforce
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vista Irrigation District (VID) is partnering with the Vista Chamber of Commerce’s “Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning (SOCAL) Program to encourage job seekers and students to learn about water industry careers. As part of the program, two VID employees were featured in informational videos describing their jobs, including their typical duties and […]
Where San Diego’s Water Comes From, Explained
/in Education, Features, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneWater in California, while always a hot topic, entered the national spotlight at the start of 2025. Where the San Diego region’s water comes from, how it’s provided and who’s in charge of what are big questions that water professionals address every day. What are the biggest sources of water for San Diego County? In […]
Study Shows Carlsbad Desal Plant Offers Eco-Friendly Water
/in Conservation Corner, Features, Science/Environment /by Jordan BeaneThe Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant offers an environmentally responsible water supply in an era of increasing water scarcity, according to results of a new scientific study being released next week at a statewide conference of desalination experts. The report – the largest environmental assessment to date of the nation’s largest seawater desalination plant […]
Historic Insights In New Vallecitos Water District Video
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalThe vivid memories and recollections of a long-time water pioneer are at the heart of a new video project reviewing the history of the district. The ten minute video uses a narrative driven by Jack Kubota, a native Californian and civil engineer who generously shared his historic insights from his 74 years of experience. Kubota, […]
Board Chair Announces Committee Leadership for 2025-2026
/in Achievements, Agency News, Features /by Jordan BeaneSan Diego County Water Authority Board Chair Nick Serrano has appointed new leadership for the Board’s committees and regional boards. These positions are responsible for running vital committees that impact all aspects of the Water Authority’s operations and representing the Water Authority on key regional bodies. “I am proud to announce these appointments, which reflect […]
2025 Scholarship Applications Open for Aspiring Water Professionals
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego regional member water agencies and California water associations offer multiple college scholarship opportunities in 2025 to help candidates secure their education as water and wastewater professionals. The acceleration of industry retirements and the increasing need for a skilled workforce trained to implement new technologies result in an increased effort to develop more skilled […]
Explore Water Industry Careers at Center For Water Studies Open House Jan. 21
/in Education, Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalExplore career options in the water and wastewater industry at the Cuyamaca College Center for Water Studies annual Open House and Student Orientation on Tuesday, January 21 at 6 p.m. in room L-104 on the Cuyamaca College campus. Joe Young, Center for Water Studies program manager, enjoyed a successful 35-year career at the Helix Water […]
Representing Water Authority, Director Katz Joins MWD Board
/in Agency News, Features, Home Headline, News, WaterSmart Living /by Jordan BeaneSan Diego business and civic leader Mel Katz was seated today as San Diego County Water Authority’s newest representative on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Katz has served on the Water Authority’s board of directors since 2018, representing the city of Del Mar and served as chair from […]
Local Media Turn To Water Authority at Start of Dry Year
/in Education, Features, San Diego County /by Jordan BeaneAs San Diego enters the driest start to the water year since record keeping began in 1860, the San Diego County Water Authority has the reliable water supplies needed by the region for 2025 and beyond. “We’ve been preparing for over three decades to have reliable water supplies, whether we’re in a drought or whether […]
Applications Now Open for Spring 2025 Citizens Water Academy
/in Education, Features /by Jordan BeaneDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity for emerging leaders throughout San Diego County to join the Citizens Water Academy and get an up-close understanding of our most important resource. Over multiple sessions participants will learn firsthand about critical water issues affecting the region and go behind the scenes with water managers, planners, and engineers to gain a deeper understanding […]
San Diego County Student Artwork Featured in 2025 Calendar
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalFour San Diego County student artists from four member water agencies are among the 37 Southern California students whose artwork will appear in the 2025 Metropolitan Water District’s 36th annual “Water Is Life” Student Art Calendar. The creative artwork of 37 kindergarten through 12th-grade students, including the students from San Diego County, was recognized for […]
Member Agencies Support Communities During Holiday Season
/in News, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego region’s water and wastewater agency employees pitched in to carry on a tradition of holiday giving in 2024 to benefit a wide array of nonprofit community services. Otay Water District Supports San Diego Food Bank This holiday season, the Otay Water District is partnering with the San Diego Food Bank to provide food […]
Innovative Water Deal Deliver Benefits to Regional Ratepayers
/in Agency News, Features, News, Uncategorized, WaterSmart Living /by Jordan BeaneFor the second year in a row, the San Diego County Water Authority and its partners have struck a deal to conserve water in Lake Mead, support the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River and save local ratepayers money. The agreements between the Water Authority, the Imperial Irrigation District, and the Metropolitan Water District, with […]
Rainwater Harvesting Rebates Help San Diegans Meet Irrigation Needs
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalWeather scientists predict modest or below-average rainfall this winter due to the La Niña weather pattern arriving in late 2024. Capturing rainfall is a smart water management tactic. Now is an ideal time to take advantage of several upcoming rainwater harvesting workshops and rebate programs available in San Diego County and the rainfall available in […]