The Vallecitos Water District honored its recently retired Operations and Maintenance Manager Ed Pedrazzi for more than 30 years of dedicated service to the district and its customers, re-naming the Twin Oaks Reservoir Facility as the Ed Pedrazzi Water Storage Facility. Current and former Vallecitos Water District employees and supporters gathered for the dedication at […]
The popular Women in Water Conference achieved a sellout for its second straight year with its eighth annual full-day event on March 20, 2025, at Cuyamaca College. The in-person event welcomed high school and college students, along with industry veterans. Under this year’s theme, “Riding Your Career Wave,” attendees took advantage of the opportunity to […]
Deciding to undertake a landscape makeover involves many choices. Choosing your new landscape plants is one of your most enjoyable tasks. But walking into your local nursery can present so many choices that it’s overwhelming. What plants work best in the San Diego climate regions, and which ones use water efficiently? San Diego County Water […]
On March 1, the San Diego County Water Authority connected with thousands of future water leaders at the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering at Petco Park. The annual event provided the Water Authority with a great opportunity to engage with students and their families about the science behind water management. More than 21,500 […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual “Fix A Leak Week” program focuses on the importance of repairing leaks and saving water in the workplace and other commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, hotels, retail stores, and community centers, as well as in the home. In 2025, Fix a Leak Week will take place March […]
For more than 80 years, the Water Authority and its 22 member agencies have worked together to deliver safe and reliable water to our community. Thanks to our coordinated efforts and investments, the 3 million people who call San Diego County home have the water they need for generations to come. Where does San Diego’s […]
The San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) recently hosted a behind the scenes event aimed at propelling students to dive into careers in water and energy. The Education to Workforce Tour took participants into four programs aimed at preparing the next generation of water professionals in these fields. The time to build that future workforce […]
The popular Women in Water Symposium has set its return for 2025 with a full-day event on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Cuyamaca College. Registration is now open. This inclusive event welcomes everyone from high school and college students to seasoned industry veterans. It offers the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and gain insights from […]
The San Diego County Water Authority is at the halfway point on a critical construction project to extend the life of the historic First Aqueduct and ensure continued delivery of safe and reliable water supplies for the region. Work on the project, known as the Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement Project, is expected to run […]
Although no system can guarantee 100% effectiveness against a large wildfire, maintaining water tanks and rehabilitating them when needed is vital to ensure they are ready in an emergency. There are few direct water sources in the San Diego region. Other than rainfall and saltwater desalination, water must be imported. Regional water districts store water […]
The popular WaterSmart Landscape Makeover annual competition is now open for 2025 entries. The contest highlights residential landscaping with grass areas that have been transformed into flourishing and colorful water-smart landscapes. Contest judges look for winners who represent the best in landscaping makeover projects from 12 participating San Diego County water agencies. Winning entrants feature […]
The Vista Irrigation District (VID) is partnering with the Vista Chamber of Commerce’s “Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning (SOCAL) Program to encourage job seekers and students to learn about water industry careers. As part of the program, two VID employees were featured in informational videos describing their jobs, including their typical duties and […]
Water in California, while always a hot topic, entered the national spotlight at the start of 2025. Where the San Diego region’s water comes from, how it’s provided and who’s in charge of what are big questions that water professionals address every day. What are the biggest sources of water for San Diego County? In […]
The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant offers an environmentally responsible water supply in an era of increasing water scarcity, according to results of a new scientific study being released next week at a statewide conference of desalination experts. The report – the largest environmental assessment to date of the nation’s largest seawater desalination plant […]
The vivid memories and recollections of a long-time water pioneer are at the heart of a new video project reviewing the history of the district. The ten minute video uses a narrative driven by Jack Kubota, a native Californian and civil engineer who generously shared his historic insights from his 74 years of experience. Kubota, […]
Reservoir Renamed In Honor of Vallecitos Employee Ed Pedrazzi
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vallecitos Water District honored its recently retired Operations and Maintenance Manager Ed Pedrazzi for more than 30 years of dedicated service to the district and its customers, re-naming the Twin Oaks Reservoir Facility as the Ed Pedrazzi Water Storage Facility. Current and former Vallecitos Water District employees and supporters gathered for the dedication at […]
Women in Water Conference Sells Out For Second Year in 2025
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalThe popular Women in Water Conference achieved a sellout for its second straight year with its eighth annual full-day event on March 20, 2025, at Cuyamaca College. The in-person event welcomed high school and college students, along with industry veterans. Under this year’s theme, “Riding Your Career Wave,” attendees took advantage of the opportunity to […]
New Plant Lists Help Homeowners Create A Beautiful, Sustainable Garden
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalDeciding to undertake a landscape makeover involves many choices. Choosing your new landscape plants is one of your most enjoyable tasks. But walking into your local nursery can present so many choices that it’s overwhelming. What plants work best in the San Diego climate regions, and which ones use water efficiently? San Diego County Water […]
Inspiring Future Water Leaders at the Festival of Science
/in Education, Features /by Jordan BeaneOn March 1, the San Diego County Water Authority connected with thousands of future water leaders at the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering at Petco Park. The annual event provided the Water Authority with a great opportunity to engage with students and their families about the science behind water management. More than 21,500 […]
Find and Fix Leaks During Fix-A-Leak Week 2025
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual “Fix A Leak Week” program focuses on the importance of repairing leaks and saving water in the workplace and other commercial buildings such as hospitals, schools, hotels, retail stores, and community centers, as well as in the home. In 2025, Fix a Leak Week will take place March […]
Value of Water, Explained
/in Education, Features /by Jordan BeaneFor more than 80 years, the Water Authority and its 22 member agencies have worked together to deliver safe and reliable water to our community. Thanks to our coordinated efforts and investments, the 3 million people who call San Diego County home have the water they need for generations to come. Where does San Diego’s […]
Partnerships Propels Future Wave of Water Workforce
/in Education, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) recently hosted a behind the scenes event aimed at propelling students to dive into careers in water and energy. The Education to Workforce Tour took participants into four programs aimed at preparing the next generation of water professionals in these fields. The time to build that future workforce […]
8th Annual Women in Water Conference Schedule Announced
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalThe popular Women in Water Symposium has set its return for 2025 with a full-day event on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Cuyamaca College. Registration is now open. This inclusive event welcomes everyone from high school and college students to seasoned industry veterans. It offers the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and gain insights from […]
Major Milestone Reached on San Diego’s Historic First Aqueduct
/in Achievements, Features, News /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority is at the halfway point on a critical construction project to extend the life of the historic First Aqueduct and ensure continued delivery of safe and reliable water supplies for the region. Work on the project, known as the Southern First Aqueduct Facilities Improvement Project, is expected to run […]
Vallecitos Coronado Water Tank Gets Upgrade To Prepare For Wildfire Season
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalAlthough no system can guarantee 100% effectiveness against a large wildfire, maintaining water tanks and rehabilitating them when needed is vital to ensure they are ready in an emergency. There are few direct water sources in the San Diego region. Other than rainfall and saltwater desalination, water must be imported. Regional water districts store water […]
Landscape Makeover Contest Open For 2025 Entries
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalThe popular WaterSmart Landscape Makeover annual competition is now open for 2025 entries. The contest highlights residential landscaping with grass areas that have been transformed into flourishing and colorful water-smart landscapes. Contest judges look for winners who represent the best in landscaping makeover projects from 12 participating San Diego County water agencies. Winning entrants feature […]
Career Outreach by Vista Irrigation District Builds Workforce
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Vista Irrigation District (VID) is partnering with the Vista Chamber of Commerce’s “Student Opportunities for Career Awareness and Learning (SOCAL) Program to encourage job seekers and students to learn about water industry careers. As part of the program, two VID employees were featured in informational videos describing their jobs, including their typical duties and […]
Where San Diego’s Water Comes From, Explained
/in Education, Features, Uncategorized /by Jordan BeaneWater in California, while always a hot topic, entered the national spotlight at the start of 2025. Where the San Diego region’s water comes from, how it’s provided and who’s in charge of what are big questions that water professionals address every day. What are the biggest sources of water for San Diego County? In […]
Study Shows Carlsbad Desal Plant Offers Eco-Friendly Water
/in Conservation Corner, Features, Science/Environment /by Jordan BeaneThe Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant offers an environmentally responsible water supply in an era of increasing water scarcity, according to results of a new scientific study being released next week at a statewide conference of desalination experts. The report – the largest environmental assessment to date of the nation’s largest seawater desalination plant […]
Historic Insights In New Vallecitos Water District Video
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Gayle FalkenthalThe vivid memories and recollections of a long-time water pioneer are at the heart of a new video project reviewing the history of the district. The ten minute video uses a narrative driven by Jack Kubota, a native Californian and civil engineer who generously shared his historic insights from his 74 years of experience. Kubota, […]