Six San Diego County student artists from four member water agencies are among the 37 Southern California students whose artwork will appear in the 2024 “Being Water Wise Is… ” Student Art Calendar. The “Being Water Wise Is… ” Student Art Calendar is produced annually by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. It showcases […]
Several of San Diego County’s most popular reservoir recreation areas offer special holiday events through 2023 and host winter activities during the region’s cooler months. Santee Lakes shows its holiday spirit Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve hosts the “Lights at the Lake” drive through holiday show through December 28. It features more than 100,000 lights and […]
San Diego region’s water and wastewater agency employees pitched in to carry on a tradition of holiday giving in 2023 to benefit a wide array of nonprofit community services. Helix and Otay Water District Employees Feed A Need The Helix Water District employee volunteer program kicked off the giving season in October with a peanut […]
The International Commission on Large Dams presented the San Diego County Water Authority this week with a prestigious international engineering award for its innovative construction technology used to raise the historic San Vicente Dam. The project helps ensure regional water security for generations to come. Commission leaders made the presentation to the Water Authority at […]
The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (CA-NV AWWA) recognized the San Diego County Water Authority’s leadership and support of setting training standards and establishing training programs for water and wastewater industry professionals. Chuck Greely, president of CWEA, and Sue Mosburg, executive director of CA-NV-AWWA, presented […]
The Helix Water District received the 2023 San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) Golden Watchdog Award in Municipal and Educational Services for the District’s Tunnel Hill tanks project. The project resulted in a $6.3 million cost savings for its customers. “It’s a mindset at Helix,” said Helix Water District Board Vice President Dan McMillan. “From […]
Vallecitos Water District (VWD) customers got a first-hand look at what it takes to operate their water and wastewater systems at a Water Academy Tour hosted on November 2. Forty-six customers participated in the day-long program. After being welcomed by VWD General Manager Glenn Pruim and Assistant General Manager James Gumpel with an overview of […]
San Diego County and Southern California water industry leaders commemorated the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA), cited as a model of collaboration, relationship building, and voluntary conservation efforts among Southern California’s water agencies. The QSA is a historic set of water agreements enabling California to live within its Colorado River apportionment, […]
With climatologists predicting the potential for above-average precipitation in the months ahead due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, it’s an ideal time to take advantage of the County of San Diego’s upcoming rainwater harvesting workshops and rain barrel rebates. The County’s Waterscape Rebate Program will host free rainwater harvesting workshops in Fall and Winter […]
Jeff Stephenson has been appointed director of water resources for the San Diego County Water Authority, where he leads the department responsible for regional water supply planning and long-term facilities planning. Stephenson brings more than 27 years of experience at the Water Authority to fill the position vacated by the department’s previous director, Kelley Gage, […]
Helix Water District received an Orchid Award for Landscape Architecture from the San Diego Architectural Foundation at its 2023 annual Orchids and Onions architecture and design awards gala on October 5. The Orchid Award went to the district for its WaterSmart Demonstration Garden. The Demonstration Garden is located at the Helix administration office in La […]
Eden Brukman is the new chief of the San Diego County Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice (OSEJ). In addition to her unbridled passion for service and helping others, Brukman brings more than two decades of sustainability leadership experience to the role. Brukman boasts a diverse portfolio of environmentally minded building and infrastructure projects along […]
Scenic views, beautiful birds, and unusual weather are all featured in the winning photos in the Lake Jennings 2023 Photo Contest. The contest is held annually by the Helix Water District. Winners were named this week and recognized at the September Governing Board meeting. The District runs the contest each year as a fun way […]
The U.S. EPA recognized the San Diego County Water Authority with a 2023 WaterSense Excellence Award for advancing water efficiency through its Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper program, better known as QWEL. The Water Authority received one of 25 Excellence Awards on October 5 at the national WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas. This is the […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has honored the Vallecitos Water District with a WaterSense Partner of the Year Award for its video series promoting WaterSense and water efficiency in 2022. Vallecitos was one of nine Partner of the Year Award winners across the U.S. Awards were presented at the American Water Works Association Water Smart […]
San Diego County Student Artwork Featured in 2024 Calendar
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSix San Diego County student artists from four member water agencies are among the 37 Southern California students whose artwork will appear in the 2024 “Being Water Wise Is… ” Student Art Calendar. The “Being Water Wise Is… ” Student Art Calendar is produced annually by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. It showcases […]
San Diego Regional Reservoirs Offer Holiday Activities
/in Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSeveral of San Diego County’s most popular reservoir recreation areas offer special holiday events through 2023 and host winter activities during the region’s cooler months. Santee Lakes shows its holiday spirit Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve hosts the “Lights at the Lake” drive through holiday show through December 28. It features more than 100,000 lights and […]
Member Agencies Support Holiday Giving Programs
/in Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego region’s water and wastewater agency employees pitched in to carry on a tradition of holiday giving in 2023 to benefit a wide array of nonprofit community services. Helix and Otay Water District Employees Feed A Need The Helix Water District employee volunteer program kicked off the giving season in October with a peanut […]
San Vicente Dam Raise Wins Global Award
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe International Commission on Large Dams presented the San Diego County Water Authority this week with a prestigious international engineering award for its innovative construction technology used to raise the historic San Vicente Dam. The project helps ensure regional water security for generations to come. Commission leaders made the presentation to the Water Authority at […]
Water Authority Recognized For Leadership In Training Industry Professionals
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe California Water Environment Association (CWEA) and the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (CA-NV AWWA) recognized the San Diego County Water Authority’s leadership and support of setting training standards and establishing training programs for water and wastewater industry professionals. Chuck Greely, president of CWEA, and Sue Mosburg, executive director of CA-NV-AWWA, presented […]
Helix Water District Receives Golden Watchdog Award for Tunnel Hill Tanks Project
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Helix Water District received the 2023 San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) Golden Watchdog Award in Municipal and Educational Services for the District’s Tunnel Hill tanks project. The project resulted in a $6.3 million cost savings for its customers. “It’s a mindset at Helix,” said Helix Water District Board Vice President Dan McMillan. “From […]
Vallecitos WD Water Academy Draws A Crowd
/in Features /by Gayle FalkenthalVallecitos Water District (VWD) customers got a first-hand look at what it takes to operate their water and wastewater systems at a Water Academy Tour hosted on November 2. Forty-six customers participated in the day-long program. After being welcomed by VWD General Manager Glenn Pruim and Assistant General Manager James Gumpel with an overview of […]
Milestone Water Agreement Marks 20th Anniversary
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego County and Southern California water industry leaders commemorated the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA), cited as a model of collaboration, relationship building, and voluntary conservation efforts among Southern California’s water agencies. The QSA is a historic set of water agreements enabling California to live within its Colorado River apportionment, […]
Rain Barrel Rebates Timed for Rainy Season
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalWith climatologists predicting the potential for above-average precipitation in the months ahead due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, it’s an ideal time to take advantage of the County of San Diego’s upcoming rainwater harvesting workshops and rain barrel rebates. The County’s Waterscape Rebate Program will host free rainwater harvesting workshops in Fall and Winter […]
Jeff Stephenson is New Director of Water Resources for San Diego County Water Authority
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeJeff Stephenson has been appointed director of water resources for the San Diego County Water Authority, where he leads the department responsible for regional water supply planning and long-term facilities planning. Stephenson brings more than 27 years of experience at the Water Authority to fill the position vacated by the department’s previous director, Kelley Gage, […]
Helix Water District Demonstration Garden Wins Orchid Award
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalHelix Water District received an Orchid Award for Landscape Architecture from the San Diego Architectural Foundation at its 2023 annual Orchids and Onions architecture and design awards gala on October 5. The Orchid Award went to the district for its WaterSmart Demonstration Garden. The Demonstration Garden is located at the Helix administration office in La […]
Eden Brukman is San Diego County’s New Chief Sustainability Officer
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeEden Brukman is the new chief of the San Diego County Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice (OSEJ). In addition to her unbridled passion for service and helping others, Brukman brings more than two decades of sustainability leadership experience to the role. Brukman boasts a diverse portfolio of environmentally minded building and infrastructure projects along […]
Lake Jennings 2023 Spring Photo Contest Winners Announced
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalScenic views, beautiful birds, and unusual weather are all featured in the winning photos in the Lake Jennings 2023 Photo Contest. The contest is held annually by the Helix Water District. Winners were named this week and recognized at the September Governing Board meeting. The District runs the contest each year as a fun way […]
Water Authority Wins National 2023 EPA WaterSense Excellence Award
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeThe U.S. EPA recognized the San Diego County Water Authority with a 2023 WaterSense Excellence Award for advancing water efficiency through its Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper program, better known as QWEL. The Water Authority received one of 25 Excellence Awards on October 5 at the national WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas. This is the […]
Vallecitos Videos Win National EPA WaterSense Award
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has honored the Vallecitos Water District with a WaterSense Partner of the Year Award for its video series promoting WaterSense and water efficiency in 2022. Vallecitos was one of nine Partner of the Year Award winners across the U.S. Awards were presented at the American Water Works Association Water Smart […]