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San Diego County Water Authority

July 22, 2010 Water Authority Board Approves Terms and Conditions for Negotiating Carlsbad Desalination Project Water Purchase Agreement

July 22, 2010 Water Authority Reports Regional Water Use Down Nearly 13 Percent Over Last Year

May 27, 2010 San Diego County Faces Second Straight Year of Water Shortages, Water Use Restrictions - Continued supply cuts prompt Water Authority Board to maintain allocations to local agencies

April 22, 2010 Water Authority Approves Desal Plant Planning Agreement with Marine Corps - MOU allows continued planning for potential desalination plant at Camp Pendleton

March 31, 2010 — Water Authority Urges Region Not to Spring Into Increased Landscape Watering - Rain forecasts and ongoing water supply challenges require continued conservation

March 11, 2010 High-Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebates Increased by 50 Percent - Additional incentive to take effect in San Diego County March 15

March 3, 2010 Latest Snowpack Survey Results Indicate No Change to Water Supply Challenges - A statement from Water Authority Board Chair Claude A. “Bud” Lewis

February 18, 2010 — Water Authority Urges Continued Irrigation Hiatus as Weekend Storms Approach - San Diego County urban water use down nearly 13 percent in last six months of 2009

February 4, 2010 Water Authority Urges Shutting Down Irrigation Systems Before Weekend Storms - Significant water supply challenges still impact San Diego County

January 29, 2010 Challenges to Water Supply Remain Despite Improved Snowpack Survey Results - Pumping restrictions still limit available water supply from Northern California

January 28, 2010 — Water Authority Board Supports $11.14 Billion State Water Bond

January 14, 2010 Water Authority Recommends Turning Off Sprinklers Before Rain Storms - National Weather Service predicts significant rain next week

December 30, 2009 “Save-A-Buck” Commercial Conservation Rebate Funding Exhausted

December 10, 2009 Water Authority Reminds Residents and Businesses To Turn Sprinklers Off

December 4, 2009 Water Authority Reminds Region to Turn Off Sprinklers During Storms

December 1, 2009 Statement from Water Authority Chairman of the Board Claude A. “Bud” Lewis in Response to Initial 2010 State Water Project Allocation

November 4, 2009 Water Authority Commends Legislature’s Approval of Historic Water Legislation

October 22 , 2009 Cooler Temperatures, Shorter Days Offer Opportunities to Save Water This Winter - Water Authority applauds summer savings and urges continued conservation

September 17, 2009 Water Conservation Incentives Restart for San Diego County Residents and Businesses - SoCal Water$mart and Save A Buck programs available September 21

July 23, 2009 Water Authority Reports 9 Percent Reduction in Urban Water Use So Far in 2009 - Officials attribute drop to cooler weather and public’s efforts to conserve

May 28, 2009 Water Authority to Order Water Transfer to Help Reduce Shortage - One-year agreement would provide up to 20,000 acre-feet to boost supplies in FY 2010

May 18, 2009 Water Authority Reinstates Water Conservation Rebates for Residents Approximately $450,000 in incentives available through June 30 or until funding runs out

April 23, 2009 Water Authority to Cut Water Deliveries to Local Agencies by 8 Percent - Level 2 ‘Drought Alert’ condition declared, enabling local mandatory water restrictions

April 14, 2009 Metropolitan Water District Approves Water Supply Cutbacks, Significant Rate Hike - San Diego County to see 13 percent cut in water deliveries, 20 percent rise in rates this year

April 6, 2009 Water Authority to Distribute 1.75 Million Water Conservation Door Hangers - Hangers provided as a community service to help neighbors help each other save water

March 13, 2009 Water Authority, Girl Scouts Sweeten Water Conservation Message with Cookie Sales - 400,000 water conservation tip cards added to Girl Scout Cookie sales in March

February 26, 2009 Water Authority to Distribute 1.75 Million Water Conservation Door Hangers - Hangers provided as a community service to help neighbors help each other save water

February 20, 2009 State Water Project Allocations Remain Unchanged Despite Recent Storms - Water Authority warns low delivery levels make shortages very likely this year

February 4, 2009 — Water Authority Urges Residents and Businesses to Turn Off Irrigation Systems - Rain Forecast for San Diego County Starting Thursday

January 30, 2009 — Latest Snow Survey Results Reinforce Need for Immediate Water Conservation - Low water content indicates California headed for third straight dry year

January 21, 2009 Water Authority Urges Residents and Businesses to Turn Off Irrigation Systems Due to Rain Forecast

December 18, 2008 Water Authority Boosts Conservation Rebate Funding in Response to High Demand

December 11, 2008 Water Authority Urges Turning Off Irrigation Systems Immediately

November 24, 2008 Water Authority Urges Turning Off Irrigation Systems This Week - Rainstorms provide opportunity for everyone to help conserve water

November 4, 2008 Water Authority Reminds Region to Give Irrigation Systems a Break During Wet Weather

October 30, 2008 State to Limit Water Supply Deliveries in 2009 - Water Authority Intensifies Call for Water Conservation

September 25, 2008 Fall’s Cool Temperatures and Shorter Days Mean Less Outdoor Watering

August 29, 2008 Water Authority Receives $1.37 Million State Grant to Support Conservation Programs

August 4, 2008 Water Authority Reinstates Synthetic Turf Incentive Program - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report indicates no lead exposure risk

July 23, 2008 State Approves Up to $25 Million Grants to Benefit San Diego Water Reliability

June 26, 2008 Water Authority Suspends Artificial Turf Incentive Program - Precautionary Move Made Following CDC Health Advisory

June 4, 2008 Governor’s Drought Declaration Underscores Urgent Call for Water Conservation - Water Authority actions over past several years designed to increase conservation and prepare for potential shortages

May 23, 2008 Saving water and money: Last chance for point-of-purchase voucher discounts - Water Authority announces shift to rebates July 1

May 1, 2008 Water Authority to Launch Major Advertising Campaign Promoting Water Conservation - Cuts to Water Supplies Prompt Urgent Message of “Save it or Lose it”; Ads Start May 5

April 9, 2008 Water Conservation Garden to Offer Free Water Conservation Workshops to HOAs

March 28, 2008 Water Authority Board approves model drought response conservation ordinance - Local water agencies asked to adopt the ordinance

March 27, 2008 Water Authority to launch major advertising campaign to boost voluntary conservation - Campaign aims to help achieve 2008 water savings goal of 56,000 acre-feet

March 20, 2008 Water Authority urges residents to prepare now for water saving this summer - Goal set to save 56,000 acre-feet of water through conservation in 2008

March 14, 2008 Water Authority urges region to keep landscape irrigation system turned off - Wet weather eliminates need to water in many parts of the county

March 11, 2008 Water Authority releases Post Water Conservation Summit White Paper - White paper outlines implementation of long-range water conservation actions

February 20, 2008 — Water Authority urges shutoff of irrigation systems - Wet weather should eliminate need to water for week or more

February 14, 2008 —Water Authority urges region to turn off landscape irrigation systems - Wet weather eliminates need to water in many parts of the county

January 25, 2008 San Diego County Water Authority sponsors water/energy partnership legislation - Bill would boost incentives for utilities and water agencies to create joint conservation programs

January 24, 2008 Water Authority and Semitropic-Rosamond Water Bank Authority JPA Reach Historic Water Storage Agreement

January 23, 2008 Water Authority urges region to turn off landscape watering in advance of storms - Wet weather forecast to last through next week

January 3, 2008 Water Authority urges region to turn off landscape watering in advance of storms - Rain could last in San Diego through Sunday

December 18, 2007 Water Authority urges region to turn off landscape watering in advance of storms - Rain could last in San Diego through Friday

December 6,2007 Water Authority moves to Stage 2 of Drought Management Plan - Board approves steps to secure short-term water transfers and enhance conservation outreach

December 6,2007 Water Authority urges region to turn off landscape watering systems for a week - Coming rainfall gives residents and businesses opportunity to help save water

November 27,2007 — Low initial allocation for State Water Project deliveries reinforces need for conservation - Water deliveries could increase based on winter storm conditions

November 9, 2007 — The Water Conservation Garden in Southern California named winner of Rain Bird's 2007 Intelligent Use of Water Award

November 2, 2007 — Time to turn back the clocks and turn down the sprinkler systems - Water Authority urges reduction in fall landscape watering

October 24, 2007 California-Friendly Gardening Festival Rescheduled Due to Fires - New Date: Saturday, November 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Fire-related activities added to the program.

September 19, 2007 Water Authority launches 20gallonchallenge.com to support conservation campaign - Web site invites people to pledge to save water; shares tips and water supply conditions

August 31, 2007 — Federal judge orders massive cut in water supply deliveries from the Bay-Delta - California faces unprecedented water crisis as early as 2008

August 7, 2007 — New Blueprint for Water Conservation guides Water Authority's water-saving efforts - Five-year plan outlines conservation programs and strategies for San Diego County

June 28, 2007 — Water Authority Announces ‘20-Gallon Challenge’ for Voluntary Water Conservation - Residents, businesses urged to pitch in to stretch water supplies during historic dry conditions

Member Agencies

May 5, 2010 Water Agency Landscape Contest Winners to be Announced at Water Conservation Garden

February 22, 2010 Helix Board Endorse $11 Billion Water Bond

April 2009 City of San Diego Conducts Public Outreach Meetings to Discuss Level 2 – Alert Condition and Mandatory Water-Use Restrictions

February 12, 2009 Olivenhain Municipal Water District Rewards
Customer for Reducing Water by 29%

December 9, 2008 Helix Water District Board Approves Water Shortage Action Plan

May 15 , 2008 Olivenhain Municipal Water District to Honor Local 4th Grade Artists and Local Gardeners

March 31 , 2008 Olivenhain Municipal Water District Awards $100 to Customer for Saving Water

February 20, 2008 Vista Irrigation District Awards Local Business for Water Conservation Efforts - The Franciscan Inn Receives 2008 Water Steward Award

February 6, 2008 Mayor Sanders Wants San Diegans to Keep it Flat in February - Cooler Months Ahead are Perfect for Water Conservation and Beating Historic Trend Toward Over-Irrigation

January 31, 2008 Mayor Sanders Calls on San Diegans to Increase Voluntary Water Conservation Efforts
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January 24, 2008 Olivenhain Municipal Water District recognizes water conservation efforts of customer

December 20, 2007 Olivenhain Municipal Water District recognizes customer pledge to save water

September 12, 2007 Helix Water District offers new artificial turf incentive for homeowners.

September 21, 2007 Fallbrook Public Utility District declares a stage II water alert

 


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