Education
News coverage and analysis of current developments in water education at all levels, including emerging trends in learning, and notable efforts by education and industry professionals.
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Otay Student Poster Contest Winners Illustrate Importance of Water-Use Efficiency
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSix talented elementary school students were recognized on August 7 by the Otay Water District Board of Directors as the winners of the District’s “Water is Life” Student Poster Contest. As one of the Otay Water District’s educational programs, the contest offers an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity while reflecting on the importance […]
San Diego County Students Inspire Water Conservation Through Art
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThree talented fourth grade students in north San Diego County will have their winning drawings featured in the 2020 “Be Water Smart” calendar produced by the Vallecitos Water District. The students were honored by the District’s Board of Directors at its July meeting. To develop and promote water conservation awareness from an early age, the […]
Poster Contest Winners Illustrate ‘Water Is Life’
/in Agency News, Education, Features, News /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Sweetwater Authority 2019 “Water is Life” poster contest is one of many educational opportunities the Authority offers. The annual contest gives kindergarten through sixth grade students the chance to demonstrate how water is a precious and essential resource. By creating water-related art, students enhance their understanding of the importance of water. The Authority invests […]
Top 10 Tips for Saving Water This Summer
/in Education, Features /by Mike LeeThe start of summer brings the hottest, driest months of the year in San Diego County and a good time to remind residents of the Top 10 tips for using water more efficiently. Top 10 tips to use water more efficiently Check it out. Inspect irrigation equipment to eliminate overspray. Monitor soil moisture using a […]
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Celebrates Decade of Outdoor Education
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalResidents, volunteers, and officials gathered June 1 at the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve in Escondido to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Interpretive Center honoring Susan J. Varty. Located at OMWD’s Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, the center was constructed as a centerpiece of environmental education through a cooperative effort between OMWD and the Escondido Creek […]
Encinitas Students Take Home Honors in OMWD’s 2019 Water Awareness Poster Contest
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalOlivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized the winners of the 2019 North County Water Agencies Water Awareness Poster Contest at its May 22 meeting. Fourth-grade students living or attending school within OMWD’s service area were invited to enter the contest earlier this year. The top three posters all hailed from Mrs. Goyette’s class […]
Aging Water Workforce Spurs Industry Recruiting Efforts
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalA flood of water industry professionals nearing retirement has prompted local agencies to form a task force charged with assessing ways to develop the water workforce of the future. Education leaders are stepping up outreach to fill their career training programs, and water agencies are looking for new ways to attract employees. “For many years […]
San Diego County Students Shape the Future of Water
/in Education, Features /by Kristiene GongOn April 25, the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors honored the latest group of water-related award winners from the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair as part of the agency’s effort to inspire young people to pursue water industry careers. This year’s middle school and high school science and engineering projects […]
San Diego Grown Photo Contest Highlights County’s Agricultural Bounty
/in Education, Features /by Mike LeeThe San Diego County Water Authority is hosting a social media photo contest during Water Awareness Month in May to celebrate how safe and reliable water supplies fuel the region’s local farms and food production. The “San Diego Grown Photo Contest” on Instagram and Twitter highlights the significance of agriculture to the regional economy. As […]
Farm-to-Table Event Highlights San Diego County Products
/in Education, Features /by Kristiene GongOn April 25, the San Diego County Farm Bureau is bringing a one-of-a-kind tasting and education event to the famous Carlsbad Flower Fields. Up to 300 people from around the county will experience a remarkable variety of recipes and beverages, all prepared from locally sourced ingredients by some of the best chefs in the region. […]
Photographers Capture ‘Water in Everyday Life’
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Helix Water District honored student photographers for their award-winning photos in the agency’s annual high school photo competition. Winners were recognized during a special board meeting on March 20, 2019. Seventy-four students from four schools entered the competition with photos depicting the theme ‘Water in Everyday Life,’ illustrating the importance and beauty of water. […]
Save Water During Fix a Leak Week
/in Education, Features /by Mike LeeLocal water agencies are planning to offer rebates or professional help to customers who find and repair water leaks as part of national Fix a Leak Week activities March 18-24. Fix a Leak Week is a reminder every March to check indoor and outdoor plumbing systems for leaks. The Water Authority offers tips on how […]
Spring Garden and Butterfly Festival Returns to Cuyamaca College, Water Conservation Garden
/in Education, Features /by Mike LeeButterfly releases, thousands of landscape and garden plants for sale, and museum tours are among the activities at the Spring Garden & Butterfly Festival at Cuyamaca College on April 27. Several thousand visitors from throughout the region and beyond are expected to visit the college, which houses The Water Conservation Garden and the Heritage of […]
Opening the Doors to Careers in Water
/in Education, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEl Cajon, Calif. – Cecilia Bernal came looking for a career. Essie Mae Horne was focused on occupational advancement. Michaela Maddox-Gomez wanted to explore her options before she graduates from Mt. Carmel High School. Bernal, Horne and Maddox-Gomez were among the approximately 250 people packing the Center for Water Studies 2nd annual Women in Water – Exploring […]
Creative Kids Educate Region About Water Conservation
/in Agency News, Education, Features, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEighteen talented San Diego, Coronado and Imperial Beach elementary school students used their artistic skills to communicate the importance of water conservation in the City of San Diego’s Public Utilities Department 18th annual Kids Poster Contest. Winning entries in the contest are featured in the 2019 Water Conservation Calendar, which debuts this month. They are […]