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The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Otay Water District Instagram Photo Contest Highlights Importance of Water
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalPut your creative skills to use and help the Otay Water District encourage residents and businesses to save water in 2022. The District has launched a New Year’s-themed Instagram photo contest as one way to help make the community aware of water-saving efforts during the drought in California. “The state is in a drought, and […]
Otay Water District Celebrates 65 Years of Service to Southeast Communities
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSixty-five years ago in 1955, six South Bay community leaders met at Christie’s Restaurant in Chula Vista to discuss ways to import water into the southern part of San Diego County. The shared vision of a plumber, civil engineer, an attorney, a newspaper publisher, and two regional landowners created the framework and found seed funding […]
Santee Lakes is Park of the Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds named the Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve its Park of the Year in the Large Park category for its guest experience and overall excellence. The association, or ARVC, also recognized Santee Lakes as a “Plan-It Green Friendly Park of the Year” for its environmentally-friendly practices across all park […]
Water Agency Workers Embrace Holiday Giving
/in Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe tradition of generous holiday support by the San Diego region’s water and wastewater agencies flourished again in 2021. Employees pitched in to help a wide array of nonprofit community services. This year, the Charitable Giving Committee and Employee Association of the San Diego County Water Authority joined forces to support The Arc of San […]
2021: A Year of Accomplishments for the Water Authority
/in Features, View From The Chair /by Mike LeeLooking back over all that we have accomplished in 2021 makes me thankful for the thousands of hard-working professionals who serve our region by ensuring safe, reliable water supplies each and every day. I’m especially proud of the team at the San Diego County Water Authority – from my fellow Board members to our dedicated […]
Water Authority Earns Climate Registered Gold Status for Climate Initiative
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeThe San Diego County Water Authority has earned Climate Registered gold status from The Climate Registry for verifying and publicly reporting its greenhouse gas emissions. The effort fosters transparency for the agency’s climate mitigation initiatives and will help the Water Authority track and validate emissions reductions in the future. The Climate Registry operates North America’s largest voluntary […]
Make the Most of Rainfall
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalOn the rare and welcome occasions when San Diego County gets rainfall, the water runoff from hard surfaces around the home such as roofs and patios should be re-directed to your permeable landscaping. By capturing as much rainwater as possible in the soil, it is possible to build an ecosystem that can last through the […]
Drought-Tolerant Plant Giveaway Popular in Fallbrook
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalMore than 130 people took advantage of a drought-tolerant plant giveaway program offered by the Fallbrook Public Utility District. Since picking up their free succulents in November, homeowners have started their drought-tolerant home garden projects. Participants were provided empty flats and invited to select from an assortment of three-inch potted succulents to suit their needs. […]
Four San Diego County Student Artists Featured in 2022 Calendar
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalFour talented San Diego County student artists from the region’s schools are among 37 Southern California students whose artwork will appear in the 2022 “Water Is Life” Student Art Calendar. Produced by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the “Water is Life” Student Art Calendar showcases student artwork with imaginative water conservation and water […]
Water News Network Website Honored
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeThe Water News Network was honored with awards from several organizations recently, including the Public Relations Society of America. On November 18, the WNN received a Bronze Bernays Award of Merit in the websites category from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) San Diego/Imperial County chapter. It is the second consecutive year the WNN […]
Celebrating Veterans with a Career Day in Water
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Kimberlyn VelasquezThe San Diego County Water Authority and its 24 member agencies recognize military veterans for their service and actively recruit vets to fill new career opportunities in the water and wastewater industry. The San Diego County region employs about 4,500 water and wastewater workers, many of whom have successfully transitioned from the military to a […]
Veterans Serving Public in Water Industry Careers
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalWater industry professionals and members of the U.S. armed forces have a shared commitment to serving the public. When they leave active-duty roles, military veterans tap their experience and skills to work in water sector jobs. The San Diego County Water Authority and its 24 member agencies, recognizes the contributions of veterans to the San […]
$35.9 Million More Returned to Local Water Agencies, Drought Plan Activated
/in Features, View From The Chair /by Mike LeeI am so pleased to announce that the San Diego County Water Authority has distributed $35.9 million more to our 24 member agencies across the region as another piece of our successful rate case litigation. The current payments, combined with another set last February, add up to more than $80 million in rate-case payments we […]
Escondido HOA Saves Water, Costs with WaterSmart Landscape Upgrades
/in Conservation Corner, News /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Emerald Heights homeowner’s association in Escondido recently completed a successful clubhouse upgrade including a landscaping makeover replacing existing turf with a beautiful drought-tolerant design. The gated community is located within the Vallecitos Water District. It covers 6.2 acres including a private athletic club with tennis and basketball courts, plus a community pool and spa. […]
Fall Back and Adjust Irrigation Systems to Save Water
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Mike LeeThe end of daylight saving time is a reminder to residents to assess their outdoor watering needs and adjust their irrigation systems to reduce water waste – an especially important step after more than two years of statewide drought. Plants simply don’t need as much water during cooler months, and they typically don’t need irrigation […]