Since its opening in 2010, the Vallecitos Water District Sustainable Demonstration Garden has become a well-rounded resource for the community. Originally designed by Palomar College Environmental Architecture and Design students and developed largely through donations from area businesses and community organizations, the demonstration garden offers multiple features to educate and inspire people to adopt their […]
An innovative approach to water management is positioning San Diego County as a national leader in drought resilience while creating opportunities for financial relief to local ratepayers. Western states that rely on the Colorado River are facing worsening drought conditions. The river is currently at 30% capacity, its lowest level in history, threatening water and […]
Winners of Padre Dam Municipal Water District’s “Being Water Wise Is…” 2026 Student Poster Contest were recognized at the district’s May board meeting. The winning students, along with their families and their teachers, joined the Board of Directors to admire the artwork on display. Every year, students attending schools within the District’s service area are […]
Seven local high school students were recognized for their award-winning photographs during the Sweetwater Authority (Authority) May board meeting. The winners were selected from 85 photo entries submitted by 78 students representing high schools throughout the South Bay for the Authority’s annual High School Photo Contest. “The Board is proud to support this annual contest […]
Six students have been selected as winners of the Otay Water District’s 2026 “Being Water Wise is…” Student Poster Contest for their creative artwork highlighting the importance of water-use efficiency. Every year, K-12 grade students attending schools within the District’s service area are invited to create posters that promote the value of water. Although there […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
San Diego regional member water agencies and California water associations offer multiple college scholarship opportunities in 2026 to help candidates secure their education as water and wastewater professionals. The acceleration of industry retirements, along with the increasing need for a skilled workforce trained to implement new technologies, is driving greater efforts to develop more skilled […]
The Helix Water District plays host this week to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s “Being Water Wise Is” traveling art show, now through January 30, at its administration office, located at 7811 University Avenue in La Mesa. The show displays the original artwork created by talented students from kindergarten through 12th grade from […]
The Oceanside Historical Society opened the Weese Oceanside History Center at its new permanent home with a ribbon-cutting on August 29. It is now located at 510 Civic Center Drive next to The Star Theatre. The Weese Oceanside History Center is named in honor of Robert and Bessie Weese. Robert Weese dedicated more than 40 […]
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) invites residents to attend an informative Open House and Emergency Preparedness Event in collaboration with the Encinitas Fire Department, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, San Diego Gas & Electric, and other local agencies on Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will take place […]
Five student artists were named the winners of the Otay Water District’s 2025 “Being Water Wise is…” Student Poster Contest for best illustrating the value of water. The annual contest invites K-12 grade students attending schools in the District’s service area to submit their artwork. Students learn about the importance of a clean, reliable water […]
Artists Share Vallecitos Water District Sustainable Garden Through Artwork
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSince its opening in 2010, the Vallecitos Water District Sustainable Demonstration Garden has become a well-rounded resource for the community. Originally designed by Palomar College Environmental Architecture and Design students and developed largely through donations from area businesses and community organizations, the demonstration garden offers multiple features to educate and inspire people to adopt their […]
Innovative Strategies Secure San Diego Water Supply
/in Education, Features /by Jordan BeaneAn innovative approach to water management is positioning San Diego County as a national leader in drought resilience while creating opportunities for financial relief to local ratepayers. Western states that rely on the Colorado River are facing worsening drought conditions. The river is currently at 30% capacity, its lowest level in history, threatening water and […]
Students Create Award Winning Art in Padre Dam MWD Poster Contest
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalWinners of Padre Dam Municipal Water District’s “Being Water Wise Is…” 2026 Student Poster Contest were recognized at the district’s May board meeting. The winning students, along with their families and their teachers, joined the Board of Directors to admire the artwork on display. Every year, students attending schools within the District’s service area are […]
Talented High School Photographers Win Sweetwater Authority Photo Contest
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSeven local high school students were recognized for their award-winning photographs during the Sweetwater Authority (Authority) May board meeting. The winners were selected from 85 photo entries submitted by 78 students representing high schools throughout the South Bay for the Authority’s annual High School Photo Contest. “The Board is proud to support this annual contest […]
Otay Water District Poster Contest Winners Create Art With A Message
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSix students have been selected as winners of the Otay Water District’s 2026 “Being Water Wise is…” Student Poster Contest for their creative artwork highlighting the importance of water-use efficiency. Every year, K-12 grade students attending schools within the District’s service area are invited to create posters that promote the value of water. Although there […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
2026 Scholarship Applications Open for Aspiring San Diego Water Professionals
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego regional member water agencies and California water associations offer multiple college scholarship opportunities in 2026 to help candidates secure their education as water and wastewater professionals. The acceleration of industry retirements, along with the increasing need for a skilled workforce trained to implement new technologies, is driving greater efforts to develop more skilled […]
Helix Water District Hosts Student Art Show
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Helix Water District plays host this week to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s “Being Water Wise Is” traveling art show, now through January 30, at its administration office, located at 7811 University Avenue in La Mesa. The show displays the original artwork created by talented students from kindergarten through 12th grade from […]
Oceanside History Center’s New Home Named After Water Pioneer
/in Education, Features, Heroes /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Oceanside Historical Society opened the Weese Oceanside History Center at its new permanent home with a ribbon-cutting on August 29. It is now located at 510 Civic Center Drive next to The Star Theatre. The Weese Oceanside History Center is named in honor of Robert and Bessie Weese. Robert Weese dedicated more than 40 […]
OMWD & First Responders Host Open House and Emergency Preparedness Event on Sept. 6
/in Education, Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) invites residents to attend an informative Open House and Emergency Preparedness Event in collaboration with the Encinitas Fire Department, Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, San Diego Gas & Electric, and other local agencies on Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will take place […]
Winning Student Artwork Spotlights the Value of Water in Otay Student Poster Contest
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalFive student artists were named the winners of the Otay Water District’s 2025 “Being Water Wise is…” Student Poster Contest for best illustrating the value of water. The annual contest invites K-12 grade students attending schools in the District’s service area to submit their artwork. Students learn about the importance of a clean, reliable water […]