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The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Kyle Swanson Appointed New CEO/General Manager of Padre Dam Municipal Water District
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalKyle Swanson has been unanimously appointed by the Padre Dam Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors as the District’s new CEO/General Manager. He steps into his new role following the retirement of prior CEO/General Manager Allen Carlisle. “I am excited about this opportunity to serve both the organization and the community as the new CEO/General […]
Fallbrook Public Utility District Celebrates 100 Years of Service
/in Achievements, News /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Fallbrook Public Utility District on June 5, celebrated its 100th year of providing water and sewer service in Fallbrook. From its first years serving 800 customers, the utility district, or FPUD, now supplies water to more than 35,000 residents in North San Diego County. The public celebrated the centennial with an old west themed […]
Get to Know Your Soil Conditions
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalEvery individual landscape sits in one of San Diego County’s 16 watersheds. The watershed approach to landscaping considers every garden its own mini-watershed, holding onto or cleaning the water falling on it and nurturing a diverse habitat of plants and insects. Each mini-watershed can be controlled by the people who steward it. Individual landscaping choices […]
Vista Irrigation District Recognizes Scholarship Winners and Student Artists
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vista Irrigation District awarded college scholarships to seven high school seniors selected as winners of the district’s annual scholarship contest. Three fourth-grade students from the local community were also selected as winners of the district‑sponsored Student Poster Art Contest. Emilie Taylor received a $2,500 scholarship, Samantha Bailey received a $2,000 scholarship, and Abigayle Paliotti […]
Fourth-Grade Artists Win OMWD Water Awareness Poster Contest
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThree fourth-grade student artists were recognized for their award-winning artwork by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors at its May 18 meeting as the top three entries in the 2022 “Love Water, Save Water” Poster Contest. For 29 years, the district has invited fourth-grade students living or attending school within the Olivenhain Municipal […]
Plan For Success: Create A Plot Plan
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalAny WaterSmart landscape makeover starts with observing and recording your property as it exists today. Think of it as a bird’s eye view or satellite map showing your property’s boundaries and physical features. This becomes the basis of all your planning. You need a few basic tools to draw your own plot plan. They include […]
Helix Water District 2022 Student Poster Contest Winners Highlight ‘Water is Life’
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Helix Water District Board of Directors honored East County student artists for their winning “Water Is Life” posters in an online awards ceremony during its May 2022 board meeting. Southern California students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to participate in their regional water agency’s Student Poster Art Contest to increase awareness about […]
Identify Your Landscape Target Goals
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalBefore starting your WaterSmart landscaping makeover, there are significant decisions to make about improving your water efficiency, including plant and irrigation choices. First, determine what type of landscape will meet your needs and maximize your water savings potential. This instructional video will help you consider your options What to Know About Plant Choices Why is […]
Sweetwater Authority Recognizes Student Photography Showcasing Water
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalTwelve talented photographers from South Bay schools won honors for their work creatively showcasing the importance and beauty of water in the Sweetwater Authority annual High School Photo Contest. The winners were selected from 65 students who submitted more than 150 entries in two categories: black and white and color photography. In each photo, water […]
Wags and Water Festival Brings Canines and Water Conservation Together
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalAdoptable dogs and even a few cats found new homes and called attention to new water conservation measures at five San Marcos parks at the first “Wags and Water Festival.” The event was organized by the Vallecitos Water District and the City of San Marcos. Residents joined officials, including San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones and […]
Six Steps to WaterSmart Landscape Success
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalEvery WaterSmart landscape added by a homeowner becomes a key part of the San Diego region’s water efficiency goals. By converting a turf-focused yard to a WaterSmart landscape, you have the potential to beautify your property, save money, and reduce maintenance. You also play a critical role in protecting and improving the health of our […]
A Step-by-Step Process to a WaterSmart Landscape
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalUsing water efficiently is a way of life and an important responsibility in San Diego County’s beautiful Mediterranean climate. WaterSmart landscaping rethinks the way limited water resources can be used by making smart choices to reduce outdoor water use. But saving water is just one benefit of low-water-use landscaping. WaterSmart landscapes are attractive and in […]
San Diego County Students Discover Practical Water Solutions
/in Education, Features /by Kristiene GongOn April 28, the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors showcased this year’s group of award winners from the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. The Water Authority has judged water-related projects in the fair for several decades as part of an effort to support STEM education in the region and inspire […]
Wags and Water Festival Brings Canines and Water Conservation Together
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vallecitos Water District and the City of San Marcos will celebrate the installation of five new hydration stations at local parks while also supporting pet adoption. The “Wags & Water Festival” takes place at Woodland Park in San Marcos on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to Noon. Water conservation San Marcos and Vallecitos […]
Water Authority Awarded Patent for Pipeline Inspection Tool
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeThe San Diego County Water Authority has been granted its first ever utility patent for a device that inspects interior sections of water pipelines that are inaccessible or not safe to inspect without expensive specialized gear and training. Water Authority Operations and Maintenance Manager Martin Coghill invented the tool to save time, reduce costs and […]