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The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Nine-Thousand Trees For Salton Sea Wildlife Marsh Habitat
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Mike LeeNine-thousand trees, mostly willows, are being planted in the 1,000 acre Managed Marsh wildlife habitat in northern Imperial County. The planting is part of the final construction phase of the Managed Marsh, located off Highway 111 between the city of Calipatria and Niland. Funded by the Quantification Settlement Agreement Joint Powers Authority (QSA JPA), the […]
Water Authority Activates Water Shortage Contingency Plan
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Mike LeeThe San Diego County Water Authority today activated Level 1 – Voluntary Conservation of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan in support of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to sustain California after two record-dry years. The agency’s 36-member Board of Directors voted unanimously to activate the regional drought response plan for the third time this century. The […]
Water News Network is Best Public Website for 4th Consecutive Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeThe Water News Network was awarded first place as the Best Public Service or Consumer Advocacy Website in the 48th annual San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards. It’s the fourth consecutive year the WNN website has won first place in that category. The award was announced during a virtual ceremony on October 25. […]
A Model for Dealing with Climate Change
/in Features, View From The Chair /by Mike LeeI’m so gratified to report that due to your efforts, today’s New York Times features a lengthy story recognizing the benefits of the San Diego County water reliability strategy – an approach that aligns with Gov. Newsom’s Water Resilience Portfolio. The article addresses our region’s role in the nation’s largest ag-to-urban water conservation project, along […]
Water Authority Prepares to Activate Water Shortage Contingency Plan
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Mike LeeThe San Diego County Water Authority is preparing to activate Level 1 – Voluntary Conservation of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan in support of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s efforts to sustain California after two record-dry years. The agency’s 36-member Board of Directors will decide at its formal monthly meeting on Oct. 28 whether to activate the […]
Boost Your Irrigation IQ
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalTo support and protect your investment in waterwise landscaping, you need to have a strong irrigation IQ and understand the basics. You’ll be able to best maintain and maximize your system’s efficiency, which is vitally important during times of drought in the San Diego region. Conventional irrigation systems can be inefficient Well-designed and operated systems […]
Water Authority Wins National 2021 EPA WaterSense Excellence Award
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the San Diego County Water Authority with a 2021 WaterSense Excellence Award for advancing water efficiency through its Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper, or QWEL, program. The Water Authority received one of 34 WaterSense awards last week at the national WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas. Due to the […]
Choosing Your Best Irrigation Method: Spray or Drip
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalYour choices in irrigation methods come down to spray or drip systems. Spray irrigation emits water in an overlapping pattern. Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the roots of plants. This question is more important than ever during a drought cycle. How do you decide which meets the needs of your landscaping? The case for […]
Water Authority’s Ratepayer Protection Case Secures Additional $36 Million Recovery
/in Features, View From The Chair /by Mike LeeI am pleased to announce a decision by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Board of Directors to pay the San Diego County Water Authority damages and statutory interest for illegal water charges from 2015-2017, totaling about $36 million. MWD’s vote followed a California Court of Appeal decision upholding earlier rulings in favor of […]
Dinner Table Lessons Launch Water Industry Careers
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalJobs in the water and wastewater industry provide stable employment in meaningful careers, delivering a vital resource families and businesses depend on. With half of all current employees expected to retire in the next 15 years, recruitment efforts hope to fill many of these essential positions. Family ties provide a positive influence in filling these […]
Learn About Water Industry Career Opportunities From the Pros
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Andrea MoraLooking for a challenging and satisfying career? Current and aspiring professionals can learn about water industry career opportunities through the San Diego County Water Authority’s “Faces of the Water Industry” social media outreach campaign in October. The campaign, inspired by ACWA’s California Water Professionals Appreciation Week, highlights the San Diego region’s water and wastewater professionals […]
Give Your Irrigation System a Fall Checkup
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalStaying on top of your irrigation system – especially in the midst of a drought – can mean the difference between maximizing your water efficiency and unknowingly wasting water running down sidewalks unused into the storm drain. Follow these tips for a thorough checkup. Turn on each valve of your irrigation system and observe how […]
Borrow Tree Watering Tips from Mother Nature
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalAs drought continues to affect California, homeowners must balance two needs: preserving landscaping with irrigation while doing so as efficiently as possible to conserve water. Even when not in a drought, trees planted in a Mediterranean climate often need additional water. For the most effective irrigation, mimic the way Mother Nature provides water. Nature designed […]
Smart Landscape Irrigation Tips Save Water
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalDuring drought, it’s more important than ever to conserve water used for irrigation. When you follow just a few smart landscaping irrigation tips, you can get the most from every drop of water applied to your landscaping. Don’t overspray your landscaping Watch your irrigation while the system is running. Check to make sure sprinkler heads […]
Top 10 Tips for Saving Water This Fall
/in Education, Features /by Andrea MoraAs drought conditions persist throughout the Southwest, the San Diego County Water Authority and its member agencies continue to actively support the state’s call for a 15% voluntary reduction in water use. San Diego County residents and businesses can continue WaterSmart practices this fall by following these simple and easy tips to save water. Simple […]