Vista, Calif. – Vista Irrigation District board of directors will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2022 at 9 a.m. to discuss proposed adjustments to division boundaries as part of the decennial redistricting process. Every ten years, agencies with by-district election systems, such as Vista Irrigation District, must use new federal census data to […]
Encinitas, Calif. — At its February 16 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized seven amateur photographers for their winning images in the fifteenth annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest. The contest offers photographers an opportunity to share images of the natural beauty protected at EFRR through a partnership between OMWD, the […]
February 7, 2022 – Eva Plajzer, a 30-year civil engineering and management professional, has been appointed Director of Operations and Maintenance for the San Diego County Water Authority. She fills the position vacated by the retirement of Jim Fisher, whose 32-year career included nearly 10 years in a leadership role at the Water Authority.
Chula Vista, Calif. – Sweetwater Authority (Authority) recently received $633,540 from the COVID-19 relief fund. The money will cover residential and commercial water debt accrued between March 4, 2020 and June 15, 2021. Funds were distributed directly to the Authority and will be applied to delinquent accounts to cover outstanding balances. Unused funds will be […]
February 2, 2022 – The three major U.S. rating agencies reported strong credit ratings and credit quality for the San Diego County Water Authority kicking off 2022. Newly released analysis by Fitch Ratings, S&P Global, and Moody’s allow the Water Authority to optimize its debt portfolio and minimize the cost of financing vital water reliability […]
January 27, 2022 – As partners, the City of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority will begin negotiations on a project development agreement with the BHE Kiewit Team to develop Phase 1 of the potential San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Project, which could generate enough energy for about 135,000 households. The proposed project is subject to […]
Chula Vista, Calif. – Sweetwater Authority (Authority) is currently offering two contest opportunities for customers. Both the annual High School Photo Contest and WaterSmart Landscape Contest are now open for entries. “The Governing Board is proud to offer these yearly contest opportunities to customers as a way to celebrate the importance of our most precious […]
Chula Vista, Calif. – La agencia de agua Sweetwater Authority (Sweetwater) ofrece a sus clientes la oportunidad de participar en dos concursos. Las inscripciones están abiertas para el concurso fotográfico anual para escuelas secundarias y el concurso de jardines WaterSmart. “La Mesa Directiva se enorgullece de ofrecer estas oportunidades de concursos anuales a los clientes, […]
Chula Vista, Calif. – The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board voted and approved capacity fees for the South Bay Gaylord Pacific Hotel and Convention Center at its January 12 meeting. This is a significant step in moving to the next phase of the permitting process and progress in the Chula Vista Bayfront Development project.
Spring Valley, Calif. – The Otay Water District has launched a New Year’s-themed Instagram photo contest as one way to help make the community aware of water-saving efforts during the drought. The District encourages participants to use their creativity and share photographs of how they plan to save more water in 2022.
Santee, Calif. – Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve has been named Plan-it Green and Large Park of the Year by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). This prominent recognition was awarded during the recent 2021 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE).
The San Diego County Water Authority has earned Climate Registered gold status from The Climate Registry for verifying and publicly reporting its greenhouse gas emissions. The effort fosters transparency for the agency’s climate mitigation initiatives and will help the Water Authority track and validate emissions reductions in the future.
The San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California have reached an agreement that will provide water to parts of Southern California facing extraordinary supply constraints due to cutbacks on the State Water Project. Under a deal approved today by Metropolitan’s Board of Directors and previously authorized by the San Diego […]
Vista Irrigation District board of directors elected Marty Miller as its president and Paul Dorey as its vice-president for 2022 at its annual organizational meeting. Miller, who has served on the board of directorssince 2008, represents division 1, which stretches from Gopher Canyon Road to Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. This will be the third […]
Chula Vista, Calif. – At the December 8 Sweetwater Authority Governing Board meeting, new leadership was appointed for the 2022 term. The Governing Board appointed Alejandra Sotelo-Solis as Board Chair and Paulina Martinez-Perez as Vice Chair. “It is an honor to have been elected as chair to help lead this body alongside Vice Chair Paulina […]
Vista Irrigation District To Hold Public Hearings On Redistricting
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalVista, Calif. – Vista Irrigation District board of directors will hold a public hearing on March 2, 2022 at 9 a.m. to discuss proposed adjustments to division boundaries as part of the decennial redistricting process. Every ten years, agencies with by-district election systems, such as Vista Irrigation District, must use new federal census data to […]
Photographers Recognized in Annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Contest
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalEncinitas, Calif. — At its February 16 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized seven amateur photographers for their winning images in the fifteenth annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest. The contest offers photographers an opportunity to share images of the natural beauty protected at EFRR through a partnership between OMWD, the […]
Eva Plajzer Named Director of O&M for Water Authority
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeFebruary 7, 2022 – Eva Plajzer, a 30-year civil engineering and management professional, has been appointed Director of Operations and Maintenance for the San Diego County Water Authority. She fills the position vacated by the retirement of Jim Fisher, whose 32-year career included nearly 10 years in a leadership role at the Water Authority.
Sweetwater Authority Receives Funding From State For Water Bill Debt Accrued During COVID-19
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, Calif. – Sweetwater Authority (Authority) recently received $633,540 from the COVID-19 relief fund. The money will cover residential and commercial water debt accrued between March 4, 2020 and June 15, 2021. Funds were distributed directly to the Authority and will be applied to delinquent accounts to cover outstanding balances. Unused funds will be […]
Credit Agencies Cite Water Authority Diversification, Reliability for Strong Ratings
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeFebruary 2, 2022 – The three major U.S. rating agencies reported strong credit ratings and credit quality for the San Diego County Water Authority kicking off 2022. Newly released analysis by Fitch Ratings, S&P Global, and Moody’s allow the Water Authority to optimize its debt portfolio and minimize the cost of financing vital water reliability […]
San Vicente Potential Energy Storage Facility Project Moves Ahead
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeJanuary 27, 2022 – As partners, the City of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority will begin negotiations on a project development agreement with the BHE Kiewit Team to develop Phase 1 of the potential San Vicente Energy Storage Facility Project, which could generate enough energy for about 135,000 households. The proposed project is subject to […]
Local Contest Opportunities For Sweetwater Authority Customers Highlight Importance of Water
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, Calif. – Sweetwater Authority (Authority) is currently offering two contest opportunities for customers. Both the annual High School Photo Contest and WaterSmart Landscape Contest are now open for entries. “The Governing Board is proud to offer these yearly contest opportunities to customers as a way to celebrate the importance of our most precious […]
Oportunidades de Concursos Locales Para Los Clientes de Sweetwater Authority Destacan La Importancia Del Agua
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, Calif. – La agencia de agua Sweetwater Authority (Sweetwater) ofrece a sus clientes la oportunidad de participar en dos concursos. Las inscripciones están abiertas para el concurso fotográfico anual para escuelas secundarias y el concurso de jardines WaterSmart. “La Mesa Directiva se enorgullece de ofrecer estas oportunidades de concursos anuales a los clientes, […]
Sweetwater Authority Governing Board Approves Next Steps in Chula Vista Bayfront Development
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalChula Vista, Calif. – The Sweetwater Authority Governing Board voted and approved capacity fees for the South Bay Gaylord Pacific Hotel and Convention Center at its January 12 meeting. This is a significant step in moving to the next phase of the permitting process and progress in the Chula Vista Bayfront Development project.
Otay Water District Announces New Year’s-Themed Instagram Photo Contest to Highlight the Importance of Water During the State Drought
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalSpring Valley, Calif. – The Otay Water District has launched a New Year’s-themed Instagram photo contest as one way to help make the community aware of water-saving efforts during the drought. The District encourages participants to use their creativity and share photographs of how they plan to save more water in 2022.
2021 ARVC Large Park of the Year and Plan-It Green Park of the Year
/in Agency News, News /by Gayle FalkenthalSantee, Calif. – Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve has been named Plan-it Green and Large Park of the Year by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). This prominent recognition was awarded during the recent 2021 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE).
Water Authority Earns Gold Status for Climate Initiative
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeThe San Diego County Water Authority has earned Climate Registered gold status from The Climate Registry for verifying and publicly reporting its greenhouse gas emissions. The effort fosters transparency for the agency’s climate mitigation initiatives and will help the Water Authority track and validate emissions reductions in the future.
Agencies Partner to Boost Water Supplies for Southern California
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeThe San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California have reached an agreement that will provide water to parts of Southern California facing extraordinary supply constraints due to cutbacks on the State Water Project. Under a deal approved today by Metropolitan’s Board of Directors and previously authorized by the San Diego […]
Vista Irrigation District Board Holds Annual Organizational Meeting
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeVista Irrigation District board of directors elected Marty Miller as its president and Paul Dorey as its vice-president for 2022 at its annual organizational meeting. Miller, who has served on the board of directorssince 2008, represents division 1, which stretches from Gopher Canyon Road to Vale Terrace Drive in Vista. This will be the third […]
Sweetwater Authority Governing Board Welcomes New Leaders
/in Agency News, News /by Mike LeeChula Vista, Calif. – At the December 8 Sweetwater Authority Governing Board meeting, new leadership was appointed for the 2022 term. The Governing Board appointed Alejandra Sotelo-Solis as Board Chair and Paulina Martinez-Perez as Vice Chair. “It is an honor to have been elected as chair to help lead this body alongside Vice Chair Paulina […]