The Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors recognized the winners of the 2026 North County Water Agencies Fourth Grade Water Awareness Poster Contest at its May board meeting. Now in its 33rd year, students were asked to create artwork depicting the theme “Love Water, Save Water.” All participating students learn about the region’s water […]
Across the United States and Canada, including in San Diego County, 30,000 members of the American Public Works Association represent the critical importance of public works in daily life. Public works professionals use their training and experience to plan, build, manage, and operate vital systems at the heart of local communities to improve the everyday […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Unit A Rancho Santa Fe Road Potable Water Pipeline Replacement Project was recognized as a 2026 Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association’s San Diego and Imperial County Chapter. APWA announced the honor at its awards event in Kearny Mesa, OMWD examines its pipelines using a video surveillance […]
The Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors recognized students from local schools for their excellence in the classroom through its scholarship program and through its annual student poster art competition. The District awarded $2,000 scholarships to six deserving students at its May board meeting. The scholarship program was established by the Board in 2022 to […]
The Vista Irrigation District recognized students from its communities for winning artwork in its annual poster contest, and awarded college scholarships to five deserving high school seniors. Scholarship Winners Highlight Water Issues Vista Irrigation District’s annual scholarship contest is open to high school seniors living within the district’s service area. Students must submit applications demonstrating […]
A broad coalition of organizations from throughout the Colorado River Basin is urging Congress to provide at least $2 billion in new federal funding to begin to address the region’s escalating water supply crisis. The coalition includes more than 70 groups from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Tribal Nations. A link to […]
Helix Water District honored ten local student artists from kindergarten up through eighth grade for their winning entries in the District’s 2026 Student Poster Contest. The students were recognized by the Helix Water District board of directors in an awards ceremony at its May board meeting. Each year, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, […]
Restaurants are among the businesses most dependent on a safe, reliable water supply as significant consumers of water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates restaurants account for about 15% of total water use in the commercial and institutional sector. Dylan Wolff grew up in Southern California, understanding the need to conserve water. He learned a […]
Recent media coverage across the region highlighted the San Diego County Water Authority’s continued efforts to strengthen regional water reliability while helping offset the cost of long-term wholesale water supply investments. At a time when prices are rising across nearly every sector, reporting has focused on how the Water Authority is leveraging its long-term investments […]
The San Diego County Water Authority and Eastern Municipal Water District have reached a new long‑term water supply agreement – the second major regional partnership announced by the Water Authority in 2026. This latest arrangement expands a growing effort among Southern California water agencies to coordinate resources, strengthen drought preparedness, and make more efficient use […]
The latest project completed highlighting the benefits of water smart landscapes is a large commercial business visible on the north side of Route 78 in San Marcos. The replacement of nonfunctional turf at this commercial property has been transformed into a beautiful display that will brighten with blossoms as the plants mature and grow. The […]
The San Diego County Water Authority and Western Municipal Water District today announced a historic long-term regional water supply agreement that strengthens water reliability and creates a paradigm shift in how water providers share resources across the region to benefit millions of customers. Together, the agencies serve communities representing more than 4 million Southern California […]
Regional leaders from across San Diego County expressed their support for the historic long-term regional water supply agreement between the Water Authority and Western Municipal Water District following Thursday’s news conference announcing the agreement. U.S. Rep. Scott Peters: “The San Diego County Water Authority has worked for decades to ensure our community has enough water […]
The importance of repairing leaks and saving water in the workplace and other commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, hotels, retail stores, and community centers, as well as in the home is the focus for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual “Fix A Leak Week” program. In 2026, Fix a Leak Week takes place […]
The popular Women in Water Symposium has set its return for 2026 with a full-day event on Thursday, March 19, at Cuyamaca College. Registration is now open. This inclusive event welcomes individuals from college students to seasoned industry veterans, offering the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and gain insights from knowledgeable speakers. Anyone interested in […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District Spotlights 2026 Poster Contest Winners
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors recognized the winners of the 2026 North County Water Agencies Fourth Grade Water Awareness Poster Contest at its May board meeting. Now in its 33rd year, students were asked to create artwork depicting the theme “Love Water, Save Water.” All participating students learn about the region’s water […]
National Public Works Week Expo in Oceanside Highlights Public Works in Daily Life
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalAcross the United States and Canada, including in San Diego County, 30,000 members of the American Public Works Association represent the critical importance of public works in daily life. Public works professionals use their training and experience to plan, build, manage, and operate vital systems at the heart of local communities to improve the everyday […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District Receives APWA Project of the Year Award
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalOlivenhain Municipal Water District’s Unit A Rancho Santa Fe Road Potable Water Pipeline Replacement Project was recognized as a 2026 Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association’s San Diego and Imperial County Chapter. APWA announced the honor at its awards event in Kearny Mesa, OMWD examines its pipelines using a video surveillance […]
Students Honored For Accomplishments by Vallecitos Water District
/in Achievements, Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors recognized students from local schools for their excellence in the classroom through its scholarship program and through its annual student poster art competition. The District awarded $2,000 scholarships to six deserving students at its May board meeting. The scholarship program was established by the Board in 2022 to […]
Vista Irrigation District Names Art Contest and Scholarship Winners
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vista Irrigation District recognized students from its communities for winning artwork in its annual poster contest, and awarded college scholarships to five deserving high school seniors. Scholarship Winners Highlight Water Issues Vista Irrigation District’s annual scholarship contest is open to high school seniors living within the district’s service area. Students must submit applications demonstrating […]
Colorado River Basin Cities, Businesses, Farmers, Utilities, and Conservationists Unite to Call for $2 Billion in Federal Drought Funding
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneA broad coalition of organizations from throughout the Colorado River Basin is urging Congress to provide at least $2 billion in new federal funding to begin to address the region’s escalating water supply crisis. The coalition includes more than 70 groups from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Tribal Nations. A link to […]
2026 Student Poster Contest Winners Named by Helix Water District
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalHelix Water District honored ten local student artists from kindergarten up through eighth grade for their winning entries in the District’s 2026 Student Poster Contest. The students were recognized by the Helix Water District board of directors in an awards ceremony at its May board meeting. Each year, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, […]
New Water Saving Innovation Embraced By San Diego Chef
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalRestaurants are among the businesses most dependent on a safe, reliable water supply as significant consumers of water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates restaurants account for about 15% of total water use in the commercial and institutional sector. Dylan Wolff grew up in Southern California, understanding the need to conserve water. He learned a […]
Regional Media Spotlight Highlights Water Supply Agreements
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneRecent media coverage across the region highlighted the San Diego County Water Authority’s continued efforts to strengthen regional water reliability while helping offset the cost of long-term wholesale water supply investments. At a time when prices are rising across nearly every sector, reporting has focused on how the Water Authority is leveraging its long-term investments […]
New Partnership Expands Water Supply Security in SoCal
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority and Eastern Municipal Water District have reached a new long‑term water supply agreement – the second major regional partnership announced by the Water Authority in 2026. This latest arrangement expands a growing effort among Southern California water agencies to coordinate resources, strengthen drought preparedness, and make more efficient use […]
Newest Large Landscape Project Transforms Family Business in San Marcos
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe latest project completed highlighting the benefits of water smart landscapes is a large commercial business visible on the north side of Route 78 in San Marcos. The replacement of nonfunctional turf at this commercial property has been transformed into a beautiful display that will brighten with blossoms as the plants mature and grow. The […]
SoCal Water Leaders Announce Landmark Regional Water Partnership
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority and Western Municipal Water District today announced a historic long-term regional water supply agreement that strengthens water reliability and creates a paradigm shift in how water providers share resources across the region to benefit millions of customers. Together, the agencies serve communities representing more than 4 million Southern California […]
Regional Leaders Praise Water Authority Innovation
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneRegional leaders from across San Diego County expressed their support for the historic long-term regional water supply agreement between the Water Authority and Western Municipal Water District following Thursday’s news conference announcing the agreement. U.S. Rep. Scott Peters: “The San Diego County Water Authority has worked for decades to ensure our community has enough water […]
Find and Fix Leaks During Fix-A-Leak Week 2026
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe importance of repairing leaks and saving water in the workplace and other commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, hotels, retail stores, and community centers, as well as in the home is the focus for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual “Fix A Leak Week” program. In 2026, Fix a Leak Week takes place […]
Women In Water Conference Returns for 2026 on March 19
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalThe popular Women in Water Symposium has set its return for 2026 with a full-day event on Thursday, March 19, at Cuyamaca College. Registration is now open. This inclusive event welcomes individuals from college students to seasoned industry veterans, offering the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and gain insights from knowledgeable speakers. Anyone interested in […]