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 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 […]
Helix Water District was recognized by the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce with its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award. District representatives received their award at the 114th Annual East County Honors Awards Gala. The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes the Helix Water District’s leadership in advancing innovative and collaborative solutions to protect natural resources […]
The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors today unanimously approved a landmark agreement to explore an interstate water transfer and exchange pilot program with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and agencies in Nevada and Arizona. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) – which still needs to be […]
Job opportunities in the water industry are plentiful and growing. That’s why the San Diego County Water Authority is making workforce development a priority, preparing the next generation of job seekers to pursue careers in this vital and often overlooked field. The Water Authority is participating in career fairs and work panels around the county […]
The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously elected Carlsbad City Councilmember Teresa Acosta as the board’s new Secretary. Acosta replaces Joy Lyndes, who stepped down following her recent announcement that she will not seek re-election to her position on the Encinitas City Council this year. “The San Diego County Water […]
For the 30th consecutive year, the San Diego County Water Authority earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) — along with a special commendation for its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. GFOA’s award is the highest recognition in governmental budgeting, while the Water Authority’s CIP is critical to maintaining […]
For the Water Authority, Fiscal Year 2025 was about building trust with our communities and delivering improved results for our region. To achieve those goals, we had to stop doing things the way they have always been done, all of which is highlighted in the FY2025 annual report. To learn more about the achievements and […]
After more than 52 years in the water and wastewater industry, Valley Center Municipal Water District’s long-serving General Manager, Gary Arant, is retiring. Arant led the District as General Manager for nearly 37 years. Since March 1989, he guided the District through countless challenges, including multi-year droughts, wildfires, freezes, state-mandated water cutbacks, economic recessions, countywide […]
San Diego region’s water and wastewater agency employees pitched in to carry on a tradition of holiday giving in 2025, benefiting a wide array of nonprofit community services. Agencies Support Water For People Fundraising Effort Employees of the Padre Dam Municipal Water District and Olivenhain Municipal Water District assembled fundraising gift baskets for the nonprofit […]
California’s water, tribal, and agricultural leaders today presented a comprehensive framework for a durable, basin-wide operating agreement for the Colorado River and highlighted the state’s proposal for conserving 440,000 acre-feet of river water per year. At the annual Colorado River Water Users Association conference, California underscored the state’s leadership in conservation, collaboration, and long-term stewardship […]
San Diego County’s most popular reservoir recreation areas offer special holiday season events through 2025 and host winter activities during the region’s cooler months. Holiday Spirit at Santee Lakes Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve hosts the Winter Lantern Festival on Saturday, December 13 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The family-friendly festival encourages people to reflect […]
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) recognized the winners of its 2025 Pure Excellence Awards at its November board meeting. The winners were honored for their positive impact on OMWD and local communities. OMWD Board President Matthew Hahn said, “We are grateful for the efforts of our award winners for their partnership in delivering excellent […]
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 […]
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 […]
Helix Water District Honored for Environmental Stewardship
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalHelix Water District was recognized by the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce with its 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award. District representatives received their award at the 114th Annual East County Honors Awards Gala. The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes the Helix Water District’s leadership in advancing innovative and collaborative solutions to protect natural resources […]
Board Approves Federal, Interstate Partnership on Colorado River
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors today unanimously approved a landmark agreement to explore an interstate water transfer and exchange pilot program with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and agencies in Nevada and Arizona. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) – which still needs to be […]
Water Authority Ramps Up Workforce Development
/in Achievements, Education, Features, Jobs and Training /by Jordan BeaneJob opportunities in the water industry are plentiful and growing. That’s why the San Diego County Water Authority is making workforce development a priority, preparing the next generation of job seekers to pursue careers in this vital and often overlooked field. The Water Authority is participating in career fairs and work panels around the county […]
Teresa Acosta Elected Secretary of Water Authority Board
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously elected Carlsbad City Councilmember Teresa Acosta as the board’s new Secretary. Acosta replaces Joy Lyndes, who stepped down following her recent announcement that she will not seek re-election to her position on the Encinitas City Council this year. “The San Diego County Water […]
Water Authority Wins Budgeting Award from National Organization
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneFor the 30th consecutive year, the San Diego County Water Authority earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) — along with a special commendation for its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. GFOA’s award is the highest recognition in governmental budgeting, while the Water Authority’s CIP is critical to maintaining […]
Annual Report FY2025: Building Trust, Delivering Results
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneFor the Water Authority, Fiscal Year 2025 was about building trust with our communities and delivering improved results for our region. To achieve those goals, we had to stop doing things the way they have always been done, all of which is highlighted in the FY2025 annual report. To learn more about the achievements and […]
Gary Arant Retires After Decades of Service to Valley Center Municipal Water District
/in Achievements, Features, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneAfter more than 52 years in the water and wastewater industry, Valley Center Municipal Water District’s long-serving General Manager, Gary Arant, is retiring. Arant led the District as General Manager for nearly 37 years. Since March 1989, he guided the District through countless challenges, including multi-year droughts, wildfires, freezes, state-mandated water cutbacks, economic recessions, countywide […]
Member Agencies Give Generously to Nonprofits During Holidays
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego region’s water and wastewater agency employees pitched in to carry on a tradition of holiday giving in 2025, benefiting a wide array of nonprofit community services. Agencies Support Water For People Fundraising Effort Employees of the Padre Dam Municipal Water District and Olivenhain Municipal Water District assembled fundraising gift baskets for the nonprofit […]
California Commits to Conservation, Collaboration in New Colorado River Framework
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneCalifornia’s water, tribal, and agricultural leaders today presented a comprehensive framework for a durable, basin-wide operating agreement for the Colorado River and highlighted the state’s proposal for conserving 440,000 acre-feet of river water per year. At the annual Colorado River Water Users Association conference, California underscored the state’s leadership in conservation, collaboration, and long-term stewardship […]
2025 Community Holiday Activities at San Diego Reservoirs
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego County’s most popular reservoir recreation areas offer special holiday season events through 2025 and host winter activities during the region’s cooler months. Holiday Spirit at Santee Lakes Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve hosts the Winter Lantern Festival on Saturday, December 13 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The family-friendly festival encourages people to reflect […]
OMWD Announces 2025 Pure Excellence Awards
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) recognized the winners of its 2025 Pure Excellence Awards at its November board meeting. The winners were honored for their positive impact on OMWD and local communities. OMWD Board President Matthew Hahn said, “We are grateful for the efforts of our award winners for their partnership in delivering excellent […]