The San Diego County Water Authority has a new web-based camera system at San Vicente Dam that allows the public to watch progress on the world’s largest roller-compacted concrete dam raise. Two cameras offer broad views of construction activities, enabling viewers on the website to see the dam rise up from its foundation, as concrete is placed layer upon layer to bring the new dam to its full height of 337 feet.
Agencies Release Quantification Settlement Agreement Funding Plan
Editor's Note: Attached is the three-agencies' plan and letter to Governor Gray Davis
Three agencies that are parties to California's Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA) on the Colorado River on Wednesday released a new funding plan that will reduce the need for state funding to implement the historic water accord and provide added opportunity for studying restoration of the Salton Sea.
Water Authority calls for increased water conservation efforts throughout the county
The San Diego County Water Authority has issued a request for increased conservation efforts during hot summer weather. Just as we try to conserve electricity to avoid blackouts, residents and businesses should conserve water during hot summer days to avoid water shortages.
Higher temperatures mean demand for treated water will also increase. Cooperative conservation efforts by businesses and residents in San Diego County will help manage the availability of treated water supplies during hot weather.
Water Authority supports QSA legislation
The San Diego County Water Authority board of directors today unanimously voted to support two pieces of state legislation that are key to successful completion of the Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA).
Water Authority Board of Directors welcomes new officers
The San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors welcomed the in the New Year today with a new set of officers that will lead the board for the next two years. Elected at the board’s final meeting in 2006, Fern Steiner of San Diego will chair the board, with Claude “Bud” Lewis of Carlsbad serving as vice chair and Mark Watton of Spring Valley as secretary. They began their two-year terms January 1.
San Diego County’s Water Supply Outlook Brightens for 2012
The San Diego region’s water supply outlook for 2012 is much better than it was a year ago, but residents and businesses should still make efficient water use a part of daily life, the San Diego County Water Authority reported today.
Appellate Court Upholds Historic Water Authority Transfer with Imperial Irrigation District
Earlier today, California’s Third District Court of Appeal issued a ruling reversing a lower court ruling that had invalidated the historic 2003 San Diego County Water Authority-Imperial Irrigation District water transfer and a number of other agreements that comprised the broader Colorado River Quantification Settlement Agreement.
Water Authority Urges Local Residents to Beware of Water Agency Imposters
The San Diego County Water Authority is warning residents countywide to watch out for individuals posing as employees of the San Diego Water Authority or employees of a local water utility. Typically, these imposters arrive without an appointment and try to gain entry into a home by saying they have been sent to check the home’s water system or test water quality. The imposter’s intent may be theft or fraud.
Water Authority provides 23 students with $1,000 scholarships
The San Diego County Water Authority board of directors formally recognized high school seniors who each received $1,000 scholarships to be applied toward their college level education. The scholarships are one component of the Creating Paths to Partnerships Program, an annual outreach event sponsored by the San Diego County Water Authority and its member agencies for the local contracting community.
Water Authority conservation program celebrates 15 years
How does a semi-arid region find the water to keep up with the thirst of 3 million residents and businesses? It learns how to share. By volunteering to use less water, San Diego county residents are making sure there’s some available for a new neighbor, or a new neighborhood.
Today the San Diego County Water Authority celebrated 15 years of water conservation efforts and 433,700 acre feet of water saved. And it gave much of the credit to the high-efficiency toilets installed through its toilet voucher program.