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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 […]
Working Together on Water Affordability
/in Features, View From The Chair /by Mike LeeAfter weeks of work, I’m pleased to report that thanks to the improved relationship between the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) and the San Diego County Water Authority, along with increased collaboration with other water agencies across Southern California, we helped reduce proposed rate increases to our wholesale water supplies by 7 percentage […]
Spring Valley HOA and Watershed Benefit From Landscape Optimization Service
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalConserving water and reducing pollution are two of many benefits from a new program in San Diego County. Through a partnership between the County of San Diego’s Watershed Protection Program and the San Diego County Water Authority, residences and businesses in unincorporated areas of the county became eligible for newly enhanced water-use efficiency rebates in […]
San Diego Tree Week: Concerts and Free Trees
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Mike LeeThe Water Conservation Garden is celebrating Spring this year by launching San Diego Tree Week. The goal, from April 22-29, is to plant 1,000 trees and bring San Diego residents together through tree planting. As drought stretches into a third year in California, The Water Conservation Garden hopes the tree week campaign will help educate […]
California Drought Demands Statewide Water Conservation Effort
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Mike LeeCalifornia is in the third year of drought and water agencies and officials statewide are urging residents and businesses to increase their water conservation. April 1 is typically when the snowpack is at its highest, however the statewide snowpack likely peaked in early-March this year and the Northern Sierra snowpack peaked in mid-January, according to […]
High School Students Invited to Enter Special Districts Video Contest
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego County high school students whose Instagram Reels and TikTok skills impress their friends can put them to good use and earn scholarship money for their efforts. The 2022 California Special Districts Association San Diego Chapter video scholarship competition is open through the end of April. The annual “Districts Make The Difference” contest promotes […]
SkillBridge Interns Explore Career Opportunities After Military Service
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Mike Leeby Noah HarrelThe San Diego County Water Authority is providing training opportunities to military veterans looking for new careers in public service as part of the SkillBridge Program. The program is helping military veterans transition to career-track training opportunities, including work in the water and wastewater industry. Transitioning out of the military from a foreign county and […]
Water Authority Finance Director Lisa Marie Harris is CFO of the Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeSan Diego County Water Authority Finance Director Lisa Marie Harris has been named CFO of the Year in the Public Sector category by the San Diego Business Journal. Harris has served as director of finance and treasurer for the Water Authority since May 2014, capping 30 years of experience in both public and private finance. […]
Looking Out for Water Ratepayers in San Diego County
/in Features, View From The Chair /by Mike LeeEvery year at this time, water agencies launch the long and thoughtful process of setting rates for the next year. It’s always complex and challenging – and in 2022 we’re starting in an even tougher spot due to larger economic uncertainties that are compounded by inflation. Thankfully, the Water Authority strategically invested in supply reliability […]
Otay Water District Selects Instagram Photo Contest Winners
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Otay Water District selected four winners in its New Year-themed Instagram photo contest as part of its campaign to encourage water-saving efforts during the statewide drought. One is an Otay Water District customer, and three others live within San Diego County. The four talented photographers put their skills to use, helping to make their […]
WaterSmart Drought-Tolerant Plant Giveaway in Encinitas
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Mike LeeThe San Diego County Water Authority and three member agencies are partnering with Altman Plants for an Adopt-A-Plant event Saturday in Encinitas. Vista-based Altman Plants, the largest nursery plant grower in the nation, has led efforts to increase water-efficiency and sustainability. The first 500 guests will receive free Smart Planet-brand drought-tolerant succulents to spur more […]
San Diego Water Agencies Seek Inspiring WaterSmart Landscape Contest Entries
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalEleven participating San Diego County water agencies invite homeowners to share their inspiring landscaping makeover stories by entering the 2022 WaterSmart Landscape Contest. The annual contest recognizes outstanding WaterSmart residential landscapes. The winning landscape from each participating water agency will receive a prize valued at $250 and may be recognized in print and online publications. […]
Invest In Water Conservation During Fix a Leak Week 2022
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalFix a Leak Week is a time to check indoor and outdoor plumbing systems for leaks. This year’s reminder about water conservation comes as California and much of the U.S. Southwest are in the third consecutive year of drought. Minor water leaks account for more than one-trillion gallons of water wasted each year in homes […]
Lake Jennings 2022 Spring Photo Contest Call For Entries
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe 11th annual Lake Jennings Spring Photo Contest is now open for entries. The theme is “Life at the Lake.” The contest goal is to share the beauty of the reservoir and its surroundings with the local community while highlighting public recreation opportunities. Photos can capture any aspect of the lake, including recreation, fishing, lake […]
Water-Energy Program Helps Low-Income Families Achieve Savings
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego County Water Authority’s water-energy partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric is seeking $1.8 million in additional funding through 2026 to continue saving water and energy for thousands of income-qualified residents across the San Diego region. For more than 25 years, the Water Authority’s Water-Energy Nexus Program, or WEN, has maximized energy […]