The San Diego County Water Authority “has made substantial progress in diversifying water supply sources” that bolster the region’s economy and quality of life, the San Diego County Grand Jury said in a report released Wednesday. It also concluded that the Water Authority should “continue to pursue a vigorous policy to lessen dependence on imported water by continued conservation, reuse and reclamation, additional emergency storage projects and new desalination projects.”
Category Archives: News Release
Judge Rules Prop. 26 does not Apply to 2010 Lawsuit Challenging MWD’s Rates
The San Francisco Superior Court has affirmed the San Diego County Water Authority’s key legal arguments despite ruling Friday that Proposition 26 does not apply to the Water Authority’s 2010 lawsuit over rates charged by the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
Gail Goldberg Confirmed by Water Authority Board as Delegate to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today approved S. Gail Goldberg as a delegate to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Goldberg was confirmed by the board along with three other current MWD delegates: Jerry Butkiewicz, Michael Hogan and Tim Smith. “Gail Goldberg is highly qualified to serve as a delegate to MWD, with 20-plus years of experience leading the planning departments of San Diego and Los Angeles,” said Jim Madaffer, Water Authority Board chair. “Gail’s expertise and proven track record of leadership will benefit the San Diego region and its water ratepayers.” Goldberg, a native […]
Water Authority General Manager Maureen A. Stapleton Retires after 23 Years
Maureen A. Stapleton, general manager of the San Diego County Water Authority, informed the agency’s Board of Directors today of her decision to retire from the agency. “The positive impact of Maureen’s leadership of the Water Authority and management of this region’s water supply cannot be overstated,” said Jim Madaffer, chair of the Water Authority’s Board of Directors. “She has also been an important leader in our civic affairs for three decades and has dedicated countless hours to the betterment of our entire region. She will be greatly missed.” Madaffer said that Sandy Kerl, the agency’s deputy general manager, will […]
Carlsbad Desalination Project Wins ‘North American Water Deal of the Year’
The Carlsbad Desalination Project was honored Thursday in New York as the “North American Water Deal of the Year” for 2012 by Project Finance, an international trade publication that annually highlights major industry accomplishments around the world.
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Carlsbad Desalination Project Water Authority earns credit rating upgrade from Standard & Poor’sThe bond rating for the San Diego County Water Authority was upgraded on May 9 by Standard & Poor's, a rating agency, from its current level of "AA-(minus)" to "AA." Two other rating agencies, Moody's and Fitch affirmed their credit ratings on May 10 regarding Water Revenue Certificates of Participation at levels of "Aa3" and "AA-," respectively. The Moody's rating was also accompanied by a "Stable Outlook" position for the Authority. @MWDFACTS Twitter Feed Launched to Provide Immediate Access to Information about MWD’s Proposed Rate Increases and DecisionsThe San Diego County Water Authority today launched a Twitter feed, @MWDFacts, to help members of the public get important updates on issues and decisions by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The Water Authority has also launched another Twitter feed, @sdcwa, which provides updates on a variety of news and events related to the Water Authority and regional water issues. Water Authority conservation program named best in SouthwestThe U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, presented the San Diego County Water Authority today with an award of excellence for its residential high-efficiency clothes washer (HEW) voucher program. The HEW program was recognized as the top Water Conservation Field Services Program among four districts in the bureau's Lower Colorado Region. Each year, the bureau names one program among many water conservation projects throughout the Southwest for this award. The award was presented by Bill Steele, manager of the bureau's Southern California area office. Public Records Detailing Inner Workings of Metropolitan Water District ‘Secret Society’ Now Available OnlineDocuments obtained under the California Public Records Act describing how the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and a majority of its member agencies worked together behind closed doors to set rates, develop policies and discriminate against San Diego County water ratepayers are now available online at www.MWDFacts.com. Raise a Toast! Water Authority Declares February as San Diego Brewing Month
Recognizing the growing significance of the region’s craft beer and coffee roasting industries, the San Diego County Water Authority’s Board of Directors has declared February to be Brewing Month in San Diego County. As part of the monthlong promotion, Cafe Moto – one of the oldest and largest local coffee roasters – developed Authority 1944 Blend, which celebrates the Water Authority’s formation 75 years ago. Cafe Moto and the Water Authority are providing coffee service at approximately 30 meetings of local civic and business leaders during February to spark conversations about the value of safe and reliable water supplies for […]
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