The San Diego County Water Authority is a finalist for a Golden Watchdog Award at this year’s Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards hosted by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association on Oct. 18. The Water Authority was recognized for its deployment of “Scanny,” a high-tech surveillance device designed to safely and efficiently monitor the agency’s […]
The San Diego County Farm Bureau (Farm Bureau) named third-generation avocado and citrus grower Warren Lyall of Pauma Valley as its 2023 Farmer of the Year. Lyall will be recognized for his achievement at the annual Farmer of the Year awards dinner on October 24. The Farmer of the Year award is presented to an […]
The Ramona Municipal Water District (Ramona MWD) was named the 2024 Small Recycled Water Agency of the Year by WateReuse California. The award recognizes agencies that have developed recycled water, on a significant level, as an alternative water source within their service area, regionally or statewide. The recipients will have demonstrated leadership, creativity and persistence in developing […]
On Thursday, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Chairman Adán Ortega and Interim General Manager Deven Upadhyay addressed collaboration between two of the largest wholesale water agencies in Southern California in light of MWD’s major long-term planning effort. This process aims to chart a course for meeting Southern California’s water resource management needs while […]
The Vallecitos Water District (VWD) was honored by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) for achieving re-accreditation with a “Transparency Certificate of Excellence.” SDLF recognizes organizations for their outstanding efforts to promote a transparent, well-governed public agency. “This award is a testament to Vallecitos’ commitment to open government,” said Vallecitos Board President Dr. Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson. […]
Beautiful scenery, wildlife, and native plants are featured in this year’s winning photos in the annual Lake Jennings 2024 Photo Contest. The contest is held annually by the Helix Water District. The District Board of Directors recognized the top photographers at its July meeting. The District runs the contest each year as a fun way […]
Ruby Dela Cruz from the City of San Diego and Raul Villalpando from the City of Escondido were two of eight individuals honored at the 95th Annual California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Awards. Both have served their city for the past 23 years, and their awards recognize their contributions to enhancing California’s water environment. Ruby […]
Four photographers were recognized by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors for their winning images in its 17th annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest. The winning photos feature the natural beauty of the 784-acre reserve near Escondido. “We are grateful for the stunning contest photos received this year. Countless individuals will see […]
The Jamacha Park Homeowners Association in Rancho San Diego is the region’s latest showcase for low-water landscaping after receiving one of four One Water Awards from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The awards recognize large-scale improvements to facilities and landscapes that achieve significant water savings. The four projects honored in early May are […]
The International Commission on Large Dams presented the San Diego County Water Authority this week with a prestigious international engineering award for its innovative construction technology used to raise the historic San Vicente Dam. The project helps ensure regional water security for generations to come. Commission leaders made the presentation to the Water Authority at […]
The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (CA-NV AWWA) recognized the San Diego County Water Authority’s leadership and support of setting training standards and establishing training programs for water and wastewater industry professionals. Chuck Greely, president of CWEA, and Sue Mosburg, executive director of CA-NV-AWWA, presented […]
The Helix Water District received the 2023 San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) Golden Watchdog Award in Municipal and Educational Services for the District’s Tunnel Hill tanks project. The project resulted in a $6.3 million cost savings for its customers. “It’s a mindset at Helix,” said Helix Water District Board Vice President Dan McMillan. “From […]
San Diego County and Southern California water industry leaders commemorated the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA), cited as a model of collaboration, relationship building, and voluntary conservation efforts among Southern California’s water agencies. The QSA is a historic set of water agreements enabling California to live within its Colorado River apportionment, […]
Jeff Stephenson has been appointed director of water resources for the San Diego County Water Authority, where he leads the department responsible for regional water supply planning and long-term facilities planning. Stephenson brings more than 27 years of experience at the Water Authority to fill the position vacated by the department’s previous director, Kelley Gage, […]
Helix Water District received an Orchid Award for Landscape Architecture from the San Diego Architectural Foundation at its 2023 annual Orchids and Onions architecture and design awards gala on October 5. The Orchid Award went to the district for its WaterSmart Demonstration Garden. The Demonstration Garden is located at the Helix administration office in La […]
Water Authority Nominated for Golden Watchdog Award
/in Achievements, Features, WNN /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority is a finalist for a Golden Watchdog Award at this year’s Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards hosted by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association on Oct. 18. The Water Authority was recognized for its deployment of “Scanny,” a high-tech surveillance device designed to safely and efficiently monitor the agency’s […]
Warren Lyall Named 2023 San Diego County Farmer Of The Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego County Farm Bureau (Farm Bureau) named third-generation avocado and citrus grower Warren Lyall of Pauma Valley as its 2023 Farmer of the Year. Lyall will be recognized for his achievement at the annual Farmer of the Year awards dinner on October 24. The Farmer of the Year award is presented to an […]
Ramona Municipal Water District Named Small Recycled Water Agency of the Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Ramona Municipal Water District (Ramona MWD) was named the 2024 Small Recycled Water Agency of the Year by WateReuse California. The award recognizes agencies that have developed recycled water, on a significant level, as an alternative water source within their service area, regionally or statewide. The recipients will have demonstrated leadership, creativity and persistence in developing […]
Water Authority Welcomes MWD Chair to Discuss Regional Water Future
/in Achievements, Agency News, Colorado River Basin, Features /by Jordan BeaneOn Thursday, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) Chairman Adán Ortega and Interim General Manager Deven Upadhyay addressed collaboration between two of the largest wholesale water agencies in Southern California in light of MWD’s major long-term planning effort. This process aims to chart a course for meeting Southern California’s water resource management needs while […]
Vallecitos Water District Meets Highest Transparency Standards
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vallecitos Water District (VWD) was honored by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) for achieving re-accreditation with a “Transparency Certificate of Excellence.” SDLF recognizes organizations for their outstanding efforts to promote a transparent, well-governed public agency. “This award is a testament to Vallecitos’ commitment to open government,” said Vallecitos Board President Dr. Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson. […]
Helix Water District Recognizes Top Photographers in Annual Photo Contest
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalBeautiful scenery, wildlife, and native plants are featured in this year’s winning photos in the annual Lake Jennings 2024 Photo Contest. The contest is held annually by the Helix Water District. The District Board of Directors recognized the top photographers at its July meeting. The District runs the contest each year as a fun way […]
Water Professionals Honored at 95th CWEA Awards
/in Achievements /by Gayle FalkenthalRuby Dela Cruz from the City of San Diego and Raul Villalpando from the City of Escondido were two of eight individuals honored at the 95th Annual California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Awards. Both have served their city for the past 23 years, and their awards recognize their contributions to enhancing California’s water environment. Ruby […]
OMWD Board Honors Winners of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Photo Contest
/in Achievements /by Gayle FalkenthalFour photographers were recognized by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors for their winning images in its 17th annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest. The winning photos feature the natural beauty of the 784-acre reserve near Escondido. “We are grateful for the stunning contest photos received this year. Countless individuals will see […]
Jamacha Park HOA Wins Award For Landscape Makeover Project
/in Achievements /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Jamacha Park Homeowners Association in Rancho San Diego is the region’s latest showcase for low-water landscaping after receiving one of four One Water Awards from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The awards recognize large-scale improvements to facilities and landscapes that achieve significant water savings. The four projects honored in early May are […]
San Vicente Dam Raise Wins Global Award
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe International Commission on Large Dams presented the San Diego County Water Authority this week with a prestigious international engineering award for its innovative construction technology used to raise the historic San Vicente Dam. The project helps ensure regional water security for generations to come. Commission leaders made the presentation to the Water Authority at […]
Water Authority Recognized For Leadership In Training Industry Professionals
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (CA-NV AWWA) recognized the San Diego County Water Authority’s leadership and support of setting training standards and establishing training programs for water and wastewater industry professionals. Chuck Greely, president of CWEA, and Sue Mosburg, executive director of CA-NV-AWWA, presented […]
Helix Water District Receives Golden Watchdog Award for Tunnel Hill Tanks Project
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Helix Water District received the 2023 San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) Golden Watchdog Award in Municipal and Educational Services for the District’s Tunnel Hill tanks project. The project resulted in a $6.3 million cost savings for its customers. “It’s a mindset at Helix,” said Helix Water District Board Vice President Dan McMillan. “From […]
Milestone Water Agreement Marks 20th Anniversary
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego County and Southern California water industry leaders commemorated the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA), cited as a model of collaboration, relationship building, and voluntary conservation efforts among Southern California’s water agencies. The QSA is a historic set of water agreements enabling California to live within its Colorado River apportionment, […]
Jeff Stephenson is New Director of Water Resources for San Diego County Water Authority
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeJeff Stephenson has been appointed director of water resources for the San Diego County Water Authority, where he leads the department responsible for regional water supply planning and long-term facilities planning. Stephenson brings more than 27 years of experience at the Water Authority to fill the position vacated by the department’s previous director, Kelley Gage, […]
Helix Water District Demonstration Garden Wins Orchid Award
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalHelix Water District received an Orchid Award for Landscape Architecture from the San Diego Architectural Foundation at its 2023 annual Orchids and Onions architecture and design awards gala on October 5. The Orchid Award went to the district for its WaterSmart Demonstration Garden. The Demonstration Garden is located at the Helix administration office in La […]