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Waterworks Management Degree Program Supports Career Growth
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalWater and wastewater industry employees can advance their professional careers with a specialty degree to help them achieve their goals. The industry offers vast opportunities in engineering, operations, finance, public affairs, human resources, administration and information technology. The Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) degree with a concentration in Waterworks Management is offered by National University in […]
Faces of the Water Industry: Work for Water
/in Features, Jobs and Training /by Andrea MoraWater and wastewater professionals across San Diego County are highlighted in October during the San Diego County Water Authority’s “Faces of the Water Industry” campaign. Each year, the Water Authority collaborates with its member agencies to showcase regional water industry employees and career opportunities through a series of social media posts and videos. Since 2017, […]
Hydro Station Lets Students Explore WaterSmart Landscape Design
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalAs its fourth year begins, the Chula Vista Hydro Station offers new activities in 2022, helping Chula Vista Elementary School District students learn about using water wisely through hands-on activities. A unique joint educational partnership between the Sweetwater Authority, the Otay Water District, and the Chula Vista Elementary School District, the Hydro Station, opened in […]
Helix Water District Adds Zero-Emission Truck to Sustainability Efforts
/in Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Helix Water District has expanded its ongoing sustainability efforts with the addition of its first all-electric, zero-emission, Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck. “Converting public and private fleets to zero-emission trucks is a big part of the governor’s plan to have five million zero-emission vehicles in California by 2030,” said Helix Water District Director of […]
Neil Nagata is 2021 San Diego County Farmer of the Year
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego County Farm Bureau named third-generation Oceanside farmer Neil Nagata its 2021 Farmer of the Year. The Farmer of the Year award is presented to an active or retired farmer who has had a positive impact on the agriculture industry, is active in the community beyond agriculture, and has represented the agricultural industry […]
Fall Water-Saving Tips
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Mike LeeWater-saving actions by everyone in San Diego County during the current drought can help conserve more of our most precious resource. While San Diego County continues to have enough water due to long-term investments in water sources and conservation, the region’s long-term supply reliability depends on a continued commitment to water-use efficiency indoors and outdoors […]
Vallecitos Videos Shared Nationwide by EPA WaterSense
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalVideos produced by the Vallecitos Water District public affairs team are now being distributed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program to help educate the public about water conservation nationwide. The videos can be downloaded for free on the EPA WaterSense partner platform. The district created a series of twelve videos. A new one […]
Find the Right Plant for Your Landscape Plans Online
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalIf you’re looking to upgrade your landscape or just love gardens, it can be challenging to choose the right plant that will thrive within your WaterSmart Living landscape plans for your specific conditions. The online plant finder WaterSmart Landscaping in San Diego County can assist you through a comprehensive database of choices well suited to this region’s […]
Vallecitos Water District Landscape Makeover Winners Lead By Example
/in Conservation Corner, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThree San Marcos families invested their time and effort into transforming their front yards into beautiful water-efficient designs. Their hard work has paid off in lower water bills and being named the winners of the 2022 Vallecitos Water District Landscape Makeover Contest. See a video featuring all three winning families Father and Son Win First […]
Olivenhain Municipal Water District Receives Recycled Water Award
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeThe Olivenhain Municipal Water District received the WateReuse Association of California’s 2022 award for Recycled Water Community Outreach. The award was presented at WateReuse’s annual conference in San Francisco. OMWD’s community outreach campaigns are intended to educate customers on the importance of water use efficiency, new supply development, and water reuse as a means to […]
Otay Poster Contest Winners Demonstrate the Value of Water Conservation
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalFive students from Chula Vista and El Cajon schools have been selected from 123 submissions as the winners of Otay Water District’s 2022 Water is Life Student Poster Contest. The annual contest helps to promote water-use efficiency through student art programs. The winners were selected based on their creativity and awareness of the importance of […]
WaterSmart Living Landscapes Come in Many Styles
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalUsing water efficiently is a way of life and an important responsibility in a beautiful, Mediterranean climate like San Diego County. WaterSmart landscaping is all about rethinking the way limited water resources are applied and making smart choices to reduce outdoor water use. Saving water isn’t the only reason for a WaterSmart garden. WaterSmart landscapes […]
Padre Dam Board Appoints Rocky Qualin to Division 5
/in Achievements, Features /by Mike LeeThe Padre Dam Municipal Water District Board of Directors appointed Rocky Qualin to the Board of Directors. He fills the vacancy in Division 5 as the result of the recent passing of James Peasley. Qualin took the oath of office at the Board meeting on September 7, and then participated in his first meeting. Randy […]
Drought Safe San Diego Program Honored at 2022 CAPIO EPIC Awards
/in Achievements, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe San Diego County Water Authority received two awards at the 2022 California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) EPIC Awards competition for California public agency communication programs. The Water Authority’s “Drought Safe San Diego” public outreach campaign won an EPIC Award (first place) for Communications or Marketing Plans/Campaigns – In-House; and an Award of […]
Getting the Dirt on Healthy Landscape Soil
/in Features, WaterSmart Living /by Gayle FalkenthalSoil is essential to a healthy landscape and efficient water use. Learn about your soil’s characteristics and how to care for it. The results include easier maintenance, a healthier environment, and a more beautiful landscape. Here are some simple tests to help you evaluate your soil. Soil Drainage Assessment Evaluate your results based on the […]