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Water Authority Team Wins 2023 Skills Competition
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego County Water Authority’s Operations and Maintenance Division team won the top prize at the annual ROADEO Skills Competition. The 2023 event was hosted by the San Diego Chapter of the Maintenance Superintendents Association and the American Public Works Association (APWA) in April at Wells Park in El Cajon. The annual contest gives […]
IID Board Appoints Sergio Quiroz as Interim General Manager
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike Lee /Imperial Irrigation DistrictThe Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors appointed Assistant General Manager Sergio Quiroz to serve as Interim General Manager effective June 3. The Board’s decision was made following closed session discussions during the May 16 meeting, with directors present voting unanimously in support of the appointment. As Interim General Manager, Quiroz will replace General Manager […]
Welcome to the Board: Neal Meyers, Olivenhain Municipal Water District
/in Features, Welcome to the Board /by Mike Lee(Editor’s Note: This feature highlights new members of the San Diego County Water Authority’s 36-member Board of Directors. Each of the Water Authority’s 24 member agencies appoints at least one representative to the Board, which sets policy for the Water Authority.) Welcome to the Board: Neal Meyers, Olivenhain Municipal Water District Who: Neal Meyers was […]
Vallecitos WD Employee Ed Pedrazzi Recognized for Leadership
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalVallecitos Water District Operations and Maintenance Manager Ed Pedrazzi is the ACWA 2023 “Excellence in Water Leadership” award winner. Pedrazzi received his career honor at the Association of California Water Agencies annual conference on May 9. The award recognizes individuals who have “made a remarkable and visible contribution to the enhancement, protection, or development of […]
Welcome to the Board: Clint Baze, Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District
/in Features, Welcome to the Board /by Mike Lee(Editor’s Note: This feature highlights new members of the San Diego County Water Authority’s 36-member Board of Directors. Each of the Water Authority’s 24 member agencies appoints at least one representative to the Board, which sets policy for the Water Authority.) Welcome to the Board: Clint Baze, Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District Who: Clint […]
Outreach Efforts Honored at 2023 CAPIO EPIC Awards
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego County Water Authority received two Awards of Distinction for outreach programs at the 2023 California Association of Public Information Officers (CAPIO) “EPIC Awards” competition for California public agency communication programs. The Water Authority’s “Faces of the Water Industry” public outreach campaign created by Public Affairs Representative Andrea Mora won in the Social […]
Six Students Awarded Scholarships by Vista Irrigation District
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalVista Irrigation District has awarded college scholarships to six high school seniors and selected three fourth-grade students as winners of two separate district‑sponsored contests. The annual contest is open to high school seniors living or attending school within the Vista Irrigation District service area. The content is intended to increase the knowledge and awareness of […]
Demonstration Garden is Inspiration for Olivenhain MWD Customers
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalUsing water efficiently is a way of life and an important responsibility in the San Diego region. Water users have learned how to make the most of every drop and avoid wasteful or careless habits. Homeowners are replacing impractical thirsty lawns with beautiful low-water-use landscaping. Over the past decade, residents have adopted habits that not […]
Students Showcase Innovation in Water Technology
/in Education, Features /by Kristiene GongMiddle and high school students from San Diego and Imperial counties showcased their creativity and innovation in water technology at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. Winning students at the March event presented multi-faceted water technology designed for use in agriculture, water conservation, safety and treatment, creating solutions to some of the San […]
Eight Student Photographers Selected as Sweetwater Authority High School Photo Contest Winners
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalEight high school students were honored for their award-winning photographs in the annual Sweetwater Authority High School Photo Contest. The winners were selected from a group of 62 students from high schools across the South Bay within the Authority’s service area. Students submitted 148 entries in two categories, color, and black and white. Winners were […]
Every Day is Earth Day for Water Agencies in San Diego County
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Mike Lee“Invest in Our Planet” is the theme for Earth Day 2023. Investing in sustainable, local water supply sources and conservation has long been a way of life in San Diego County by water agencies and residents. “Investing in our planet can take many forms, and the challenges we face differ from community to community,” said […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility Is California’s Plant of the Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeOlivenhain Municipal Water District’s 4S Ranch Water Reclamation Facility is the California Water Environment Association statewide 2022 Plant of the Year. The award was presented April 19 at CWEA’s Annual Conference in San Diego. The award acknowledges the facility’s accomplishments to increase water supply reliability by reducing imported water demand and plant operations. In addition to […]
Welcome to the Board: Kyle Swanson, Padre Dam Municipal Water District
/in Features, Welcome to the Board /by Mike Lee(Editor’s Note: This feature highlights new members of the San Diego County Water Authority’s 36-member Board of Directors. Each of the Water Authority’s 24 member agencies appoints at least one representative to the Board, which sets policy for the Water Authority.) Welcome to the Board: Kyle Swanson, Padre Dam Municipal Water District Who: Kyle Swanson […]
Spruce Up Your Sprinklers in April
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalCalifornians gave their irrigation systems the winter off in much of 2023 thanks to above-average precipitation. As the weather warms, the U.S. EPA encourages everyone to perform a maintenance check in April as part of its “Sprinkler Spruce Up” effort. A sprinkler spruce-up involves four steps: inspect, connect, direct, and select. Cracks in pipes can […]
Otay Water District Opens 2023 Landscape Makeover Contest
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Otay Water District has launched its annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest as part of a continuing effort to encourage water conservation. Outdoor watering accounts for more than half of residential water use. The resident judged to have the most attractive, drought-toleranat garden receives a nursery gift card, among other prizes, and the title “Best in […]