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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]