San Diego region’s water and wastewater agency employees pitched in to carry on a tradition of holiday giving in 2024 to benefit a wide array of nonprofit community services. Otay Water District Supports San Diego Food Bank This holiday season, the Otay Water District is partnering with the San Diego Food Bank to provide food […]
For the second year in a row, the San Diego County Water Authority and its partners have struck a deal to conserve water in Lake Mead, support the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River and save local ratepayers money. The agreements between the Water Authority, the Imperial Irrigation District, and the Metropolitan Water District, with […]
Weather scientists predict modest or below-average rainfall this winter due to the La Niña weather pattern arriving in late 2024. Capturing rainfall is a smart water management tactic. Now is an ideal time to take advantage of several upcoming rainwater harvesting workshops and rebate programs available in San Diego County and the rainfall available in […]
San Diego County’s most popular reservoir recreation areas offer special holiday season events through 2024 and host winter activities during the region’s cooler months. Holiday Spirit at Santee Lakes Enjoy San Diego County’s mild weather and spend Thanksgiving at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve. Campground space is available. A three-night minimum stay is required, but you […]
Calling all farmers! The Agricultural Irrigation Efficiency Program (AIEP) offers local farmers rebates to improve their on-farm irrigation system efficiencies. Program participants who implement the recommended site improvements to achieve an estimated 0.2 increase in emission uniformity (EU) or distribution uniformity (DU) or greater are eligible for rebates. The base rebate is $1,000 per acre […]
A new report from the San Diego Economic Development Corp. (EDC) shows the positive effect of the manufacturing sector on our regional economy. With $47 billion in economic impact across San Diego County, including more than 120,000 good-paying and low-barrier jobs, manufacturing is a cornerstone industry from San Ysidro to Oceanside. Few of those jobs […]
Laura and Jaime Cervantes knew they wanted to conserve water but still wanted a functional and eye-catching design for their landscape. The transformation from thirsty turf to a beautiful habitat is the 2024 Sweetwater Authority Landscape Contest winner. The regional WaterSmart Landscape Contest allows residential water agency customers to showcase their waterwise landscapes. Customers submit […]
The November edition of Journal AWWA (American Water Works Association) features a San Diego County Water Authority employee’s thoughts on a larger discussion about what the world of water could look like in 2050. In a piece titled “Addressing the Global Water Crisis With Membrane Technology”, Water Authority Principal Engineer Silvana Ghiu and her co-authors […]
The San Diego County Water Authority won a Golden Watchdog Award at this year’s Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards hosted by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association on Oct. 18. The Water Authority was recognized for its deployment of “Scanny,” a high-tech surveillance device designed to safely and efficiently monitor the agency’s large-diameter pipelines that […]
Every October 17, the US Water Alliance hosts “Imagine a Day Without Water” — a chance to collectively acknowledge the critical role water plays in every aspect of our lives. Imagine rolling out of bed in the morning, going to brush your teeth, and no water coming out of the tap. You check the dishwasher, […]
The San Diego County Farm Bureau (Farm Bureau) named third-generation avocado and citrus grower Warren Lyall of Pauma Valley as its 2023 Farmer of the Year. Lyall will be recognized for his achievement at the annual Farmer of the Year awards dinner on October 24. The Farmer of the Year award is presented to an […]
The Ramona Municipal Water District (Ramona MWD) was named the 2024 Small Recycled Water Agency of the Year by WateReuse California. The award recognizes agencies that have developed recycled water, on a significant level, as an alternative water source within their service area, regionally or statewide. The recipients will have demonstrated leadership, creativity and persistence in developing […]
At first glance, you might mistake Jason McAllister’s thriving green landscape for a water-thirsty garden. Look closer, though, and you’ll see that the plants in this tropical oasis are anything but water hogs. The landscape’s impressive transformation is the 2024 winner of the Padre Dam Municipal Water District’s WaterSmart Landscape Contest winner. Tropical oasis created […]
Sweetwater Authority (Authority) recently welcomed fifteen students and faculty from Stanford University’s The Bill Lane Center for the American West. Group members are part of the university’s multidisciplinary course of study on “Coastal Resilience: Problems and Solutions to Extreme Weather Challenges on the West Coast.” The Bill Lane Center for the American West is dedicated […]
In partnership with the San Diego County Water Authority, the Vista Irrigation District and Vallecitos Water District are teaming up to offer free landscape design workshops in November to help its customers redesign and install new water saving, sustainable landscapes at a convenient North County location. Two classes take place on Saturday, November 2, at […]
Member Agencies Support Communities During Holiday Season
/in News, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego region’s water and wastewater agency employees pitched in to carry on a tradition of holiday giving in 2024 to benefit a wide array of nonprofit community services. Otay Water District Supports San Diego Food Bank This holiday season, the Otay Water District is partnering with the San Diego Food Bank to provide food […]
Innovative Water Deal Deliver Benefits to Regional Ratepayers
/in Agency News, Features, News, Uncategorized, WaterSmart Living /by Jordan BeaneFor the second year in a row, the San Diego County Water Authority and its partners have struck a deal to conserve water in Lake Mead, support the long-term sustainability of the Colorado River and save local ratepayers money. The agreements between the Water Authority, the Imperial Irrigation District, and the Metropolitan Water District, with […]
Rainwater Harvesting Rebates Help San Diegans Meet Irrigation Needs
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalWeather scientists predict modest or below-average rainfall this winter due to the La Niña weather pattern arriving in late 2024. Capturing rainfall is a smart water management tactic. Now is an ideal time to take advantage of several upcoming rainwater harvesting workshops and rebate programs available in San Diego County and the rainfall available in […]
San Diego Reservoirs Offer Community Holiday Activities
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego County’s most popular reservoir recreation areas offer special holiday season events through 2024 and host winter activities during the region’s cooler months. Holiday Spirit at Santee Lakes Enjoy San Diego County’s mild weather and spend Thanksgiving at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve. Campground space is available. A three-night minimum stay is required, but you […]
Still Time to Act on Agriculture Rebate Offer
/in Conservation Corner, Features, WaterSmart Living /by Jordan BeaneCalling all farmers! The Agricultural Irrigation Efficiency Program (AIEP) offers local farmers rebates to improve their on-farm irrigation system efficiencies. Program participants who implement the recommended site improvements to achieve an estimated 0.2 increase in emission uniformity (EU) or distribution uniformity (DU) or greater are eligible for rebates. The base rebate is $1,000 per acre […]
Report Shows Positive Impact of Manufacturing on Region
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneA new report from the San Diego Economic Development Corp. (EDC) shows the positive effect of the manufacturing sector on our regional economy. With $47 billion in economic impact across San Diego County, including more than 120,000 good-paying and low-barrier jobs, manufacturing is a cornerstone industry from San Ysidro to Oceanside. Few of those jobs […]
Beautiful Habitat Named Sweetwater Authority Landscape Makeover Winner
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalLaura and Jaime Cervantes knew they wanted to conserve water but still wanted a functional and eye-catching design for their landscape. The transformation from thirsty turf to a beautiful habitat is the 2024 Sweetwater Authority Landscape Contest winner. The regional WaterSmart Landscape Contest allows residential water agency customers to showcase their waterwise landscapes. Customers submit […]
Membrane Tech Important Piece of Water Future
/in Achievements, Features /by Jordan BeaneThe November edition of Journal AWWA (American Water Works Association) features a San Diego County Water Authority employee’s thoughts on a larger discussion about what the world of water could look like in 2050. In a piece titled “Addressing the Global Water Crisis With Membrane Technology”, Water Authority Principal Engineer Silvana Ghiu and her co-authors […]
Water Authority Wins Golden Watchdog Award
/in Achievements, Features, WNN /by Jordan BeaneThe San Diego County Water Authority won a Golden Watchdog Award at this year’s Golden Watchdog & Fleece Awards hosted by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association on Oct. 18. The Water Authority was recognized for its deployment of “Scanny,” a high-tech surveillance device designed to safely and efficiently monitor the agency’s large-diameter pipelines that […]
Imagining a World Without Water
/in Features /by Jordan BeaneEvery October 17, the US Water Alliance hosts “Imagine a Day Without Water” — a chance to collectively acknowledge the critical role water plays in every aspect of our lives. Imagine rolling out of bed in the morning, going to brush your teeth, and no water coming out of the tap. You check the dishwasher, […]
Warren Lyall Named 2023 San Diego County Farmer Of The Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego County Farm Bureau (Farm Bureau) named third-generation avocado and citrus grower Warren Lyall of Pauma Valley as its 2023 Farmer of the Year. Lyall will be recognized for his achievement at the annual Farmer of the Year awards dinner on October 24. The Farmer of the Year award is presented to an […]
Ramona Municipal Water District Named Small Recycled Water Agency of the Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Ramona Municipal Water District (Ramona MWD) was named the 2024 Small Recycled Water Agency of the Year by WateReuse California. The award recognizes agencies that have developed recycled water, on a significant level, as an alternative water source within their service area, regionally or statewide. The recipients will have demonstrated leadership, creativity and persistence in developing […]
Tropical Landscape Wins Padre Dam MWD 2024 WaterSmart Landscape Contest
/in WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalAt first glance, you might mistake Jason McAllister’s thriving green landscape for a water-thirsty garden. Look closer, though, and you’ll see that the plants in this tropical oasis are anything but water hogs. The landscape’s impressive transformation is the 2024 winner of the Padre Dam Municipal Water District’s WaterSmart Landscape Contest winner. Tropical oasis created […]
Sweetwater Authority Hosts Stanford University Students and Faculty
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSweetwater Authority (Authority) recently welcomed fifteen students and faculty from Stanford University’s The Bill Lane Center for the American West. Group members are part of the university’s multidisciplinary course of study on “Coastal Resilience: Problems and Solutions to Extreme Weather Challenges on the West Coast.” The Bill Lane Center for the American West is dedicated […]
Vista Irrigation District and Vallecitos Water District Host Free Landscape Workshops
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalIn partnership with the San Diego County Water Authority, the Vista Irrigation District and Vallecitos Water District are teaming up to offer free landscape design workshops in November to help its customers redesign and install new water saving, sustainable landscapes at a convenient North County location. Two classes take place on Saturday, November 2, at […]