The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) recently hosted a behind the scenes event aimed at propelling students to dive into careers in water and energy. The Education to Workforce Tour took participants into four programs aimed at preparing the next generation of water professionals in these fields. The time to build that future workforce […]
The Vista Irrigation District (VID) is partnering with the Vista Chamber of Commerce’s “Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning (SOCAL) Program to encourage job seekers and students to learn about water industry careers. As part of the program, two VID employees were featured in informational videos describing their jobs, including their typical duties and […]
Water in California, while always a hot topic, entered the national spotlight at the start of 2025. Where the San Diego region’s water comes from, how it’s provided and who’s in charge of what are big questions that water professionals address every day. What are the biggest sources of water for San Diego County? In […]
San Diego regional member water agencies and California water associations offer multiple college scholarship opportunities in 2025 to help candidates secure their education as water and wastewater professionals. The acceleration of industry retirements and the increasing need for a skilled workforce trained to implement new technologies result in an increased effort to develop more skilled […]
Explore career options in the water and wastewater industry at the Cuyamaca College Center for Water Studies annual Open House and Student Orientation on Tuesday, January 21 at 6 p.m. in room L-104 on the Cuyamaca College campus. Joe Young, Center for Water Studies program manager, enjoyed a successful 35-year career at the Helix Water […]
As San Diego enters the driest start to the water year since record keeping began in 1860, the San Diego County Water Authority has the reliable water supplies needed by the region for 2025 and beyond. “We’ve been preparing for over three decades to have reliable water supplies, whether we’re in a drought or whether […]
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity for emerging leaders throughout San Diego County to join the Citizens Water Academy and get an up-close understanding of our most important resource. Over multiple sessions participants will learn firsthand about critical water issues affecting the region and go behind the scenes with water managers, planners, and engineers to gain a deeper understanding […]
Four San Diego County student artists from four member water agencies are among the 37 Southern California students whose artwork will appear in the 2025 Metropolitan Water District’s 36th annual “Water Is Life” Student Art Calendar. The creative artwork of 37 kindergarten through 12th-grade students, including the students from San Diego County, was recognized for […]
Sweetwater Authority (Authority) recently welcomed fifteen students and faculty from Stanford University’s The Bill Lane Center for the American West. Group members are part of the university’s multidisciplinary course of study on “Coastal Resilience: Problems and Solutions to Extreme Weather Challenges on the West Coast.” The Bill Lane Center for the American West is dedicated […]
Elementary school students in Padre Dam Municipal Water District schools are making a splash and being recognized for their artwork, which highlights the importance of being water-wise. Padre Dam’s Board of Directors announced the winners of the District’s “Being Water Wise Is…” Student Poster Contest during its June board meeting. Thirteen kindergarten through fifth-grade students […]
The Helix Water District selected two East County students as recipients of $1,000 college scholarships for 2024. The students were recognized at the May Board of Directors meeting. Paige Newlon Receives Friedgen Scholarship Paige Newlon received the Robert D. Friedgen Scholarship. It was established upon Friedgen’s retirement in 1998, after serving as Helix’s general manager […]
At the June Helix Water District board meeting, talented student artists were honored for their winning work in the 2024 Student Poster Contest. The students created winning posters to depict the theme “Being Water Wise Is visually.” The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California holds the regional poster contest to increase student awareness about water. […]
The City of Escondido’s Environmental Programs division announced the 2024 Water Awareness Calendar Contest winners at the May 15 City Council meeting. Twelve fourth-grade students enrolled in Escondido’s public and private elementary schools were honored by the City Council in front of their families, city staff, and teachers for the art they submitted to the […]
Biodiversity is increasingly threatened, making habitat preservation a priority. Recognizing the need for action, the Vallecitos Water District partnered with the San Diego Audubon Society to launch the Native Plant Seed Library, a groundbreaking program aimed at safeguarding botanical heritage. The library ensures the region’s botanical heritage remains intact for future generations and supports bird […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized its top three entries in the 2024 North County Water Agencies Water Awareness Poster Contest at its May board meeting. The theme for the 2024 contest was “Love Water, Save Water.” The contest teaches students the value of water as a limited resource and the importance of […]
Partnerships Propels Future Wave of Water Workforce
/in Education, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) recently hosted a behind the scenes event aimed at propelling students to dive into careers in water and energy. The Education to Workforce Tour took participants into four programs aimed at preparing the next generation of water professionals in these fields. The time to build that future workforce […]
Career Outreach by Vista Irrigation District Builds Workforce
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vista Irrigation District (VID) is partnering with the Vista Chamber of Commerce’s “Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning (SOCAL) Program to encourage job seekers and students to learn about water industry careers. As part of the program, two VID employees were featured in informational videos describing their jobs, including their typical duties and […]
Where San Diego’s Water Comes From, Explained
/in Education, Features, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneWater in California, while always a hot topic, entered the national spotlight at the start of 2025. Where the San Diego region’s water comes from, how it’s provided and who’s in charge of what are big questions that water professionals address every day. What are the biggest sources of water for San Diego County? In […]
2025 Scholarship Applications Open for Aspiring Water Professionals
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego regional member water agencies and California water associations offer multiple college scholarship opportunities in 2025 to help candidates secure their education as water and wastewater professionals. The acceleration of industry retirements and the increasing need for a skilled workforce trained to implement new technologies result in an increased effort to develop more skilled […]
Explore Water Industry Careers at Center For Water Studies Open House Jan. 21
/in Education, Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalExplore career options in the water and wastewater industry at the Cuyamaca College Center for Water Studies annual Open House and Student Orientation on Tuesday, January 21 at 6 p.m. in room L-104 on the Cuyamaca College campus. Joe Young, Center for Water Studies program manager, enjoyed a successful 35-year career at the Helix Water […]
Local Media Turn To Water Authority at Start of Dry Year
/in Education, Features, San Diego County /by Jordan BeaneAs San Diego enters the driest start to the water year since record keeping began in 1860, the San Diego County Water Authority has the reliable water supplies needed by the region for 2025 and beyond. “We’ve been preparing for over three decades to have reliable water supplies, whether we’re in a drought or whether […]
Applications Now Open for Spring 2025 Citizens Water Academy
/in Education, Features /by Jordan BeaneDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity for emerging leaders throughout San Diego County to join the Citizens Water Academy and get an up-close understanding of our most important resource. Over multiple sessions participants will learn firsthand about critical water issues affecting the region and go behind the scenes with water managers, planners, and engineers to gain a deeper understanding […]
San Diego County Student Artwork Featured in 2025 Calendar
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalFour San Diego County student artists from four member water agencies are among the 37 Southern California students whose artwork will appear in the 2025 Metropolitan Water District’s 36th annual “Water Is Life” Student Art Calendar. The creative artwork of 37 kindergarten through 12th-grade students, including the students from San Diego County, was recognized for […]
Sweetwater Authority Hosts Stanford University Students and Faculty
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSweetwater Authority (Authority) recently welcomed fifteen students and faculty from Stanford University’s The Bill Lane Center for the American West. Group members are part of the university’s multidisciplinary course of study on “Coastal Resilience: Problems and Solutions to Extreme Weather Challenges on the West Coast.” The Bill Lane Center for the American West is dedicated […]
Padre Dam Honors Winners of the 2024 Student Poster Contest
/in Education /by Gayle FalkenthalElementary school students in Padre Dam Municipal Water District schools are making a splash and being recognized for their artwork, which highlights the importance of being water-wise. Padre Dam’s Board of Directors announced the winners of the District’s “Being Water Wise Is…” Student Poster Contest during its June board meeting. Thirteen kindergarten through fifth-grade students […]
Exceptional Students Win College Scholarships from Helix Water District
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Helix Water District selected two East County students as recipients of $1,000 college scholarships for 2024. The students were recognized at the May Board of Directors meeting. Paige Newlon Receives Friedgen Scholarship Paige Newlon received the Robert D. Friedgen Scholarship. It was established upon Friedgen’s retirement in 1998, after serving as Helix’s general manager […]
Helix Water District 2024 Student Poster Contest Winners Illustrate “Being Water Wise Is”
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalAt the June Helix Water District board meeting, talented student artists were honored for their winning work in the 2024 Student Poster Contest. The students created winning posters to depict the theme “Being Water Wise Is visually.” The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California holds the regional poster contest to increase student awareness about water. […]
City of Escondido 2024 Student Poster Contest Winners Named
/in Education /by Gayle FalkenthalThe City of Escondido’s Environmental Programs division announced the 2024 Water Awareness Calendar Contest winners at the May 15 City Council meeting. Twelve fourth-grade students enrolled in Escondido’s public and private elementary schools were honored by the City Council in front of their families, city staff, and teachers for the art they submitted to the […]
Vallecitos Water District Opens Audubon Society Native Plant Seed Library
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalBiodiversity is increasingly threatened, making habitat preservation a priority. Recognizing the need for action, the Vallecitos Water District partnered with the San Diego Audubon Society to launch the Native Plant Seed Library, a groundbreaking program aimed at safeguarding botanical heritage. The library ensures the region’s botanical heritage remains intact for future generations and supports bird […]
OMWD Names Winners of the 2024 Water Awareness Poster Contest
/in Education /by Gayle FalkenthalOlivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized its top three entries in the 2024 North County Water Agencies Water Awareness Poster Contest at its May board meeting. The theme for the 2024 contest was “Love Water, Save Water.” The contest teaches students the value of water as a limited resource and the importance of […]