June 24, 2019
On Tour with Jon Foreman: Water Authority Partners with Local Musician to Deliver Value of Water Message

The San Diego County Water Authority has partnered with San Diego singer and guitarist Jon Foreman of Switchfoot to create a series of videos highlighting the value of water to the region’s economy and quality of life. From sustaining world-famous tourist destinations to making world-class guitars, the San Diego lifestyle wouldn’t be possible without clean and reliable water supplies delivered by the Water Authority and its 24 member agencies.

“It takes a huge investment from the San Diego County Water Authority and its member agencies to maintain the pipes that deliver water across our region,” Foreman says in one of the videos.

The Water Authority is also sponsoring the water stations at Switchfoot's annual BRO-AM beach festival , which is set for June 29 at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas.

Fallbrook PUD Offers Plant Vouchers for Sustainable Landscaping

The Fallbrook Public Utility District will offer residents in its service area free low-water or drought-tolerant plants beginning July 1. The district will give qualified residents vouchers redeemable for plants at Silverthorn Ranch Nursery in Fallbrook, which produces plants using recycled water.

In recent years, the Water Authority and its member agencies have encouraged homeowners to implement sustainable landscaping through free WaterSmart landscaping classes and a variety of rebate programs.

Attend the Southern California Water Coalition Quarterly Luncheon

The Southern California Water Coalition is hosting its quarterly luncheon on July 19 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Carlsbad Faraday Center (1635 Faraday Avenue).

Attend and learn more about San Diego County's water reliability initiatives from local experts. Speakers include Water Authority Board Chair Jim Madaffer, City of San Diego Pure Water Program Manager Amy Dorman and County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program Coordinator Stephanie Gaines.

Brought to You by Water Program Marks One Year

A year ago, the Water Authority and its 24 member agencies launched a regional outreach and education program to engage with residents, civic and business leaders about the importance of safe and reliable water supplies for the San Diego region.

Starting in 2018, the Brought to You by Water program has highlighted some of the region's core industries -- including tourism, manufacturing, brewing and agriculture -- that would not exist without substantial investments in water supply reliability.

Did You See?

On June 20, the Times of San Diego published an article about Gov. Gavin Newsom appointing Water Authority Board Chair Jim Madaffer to the Colorado River Board of California, which represents the state in talks with other states and federal agencies regarding management of the Colorado River.

In April, Madaffer wrote an opinion piece for The San Diego Union-Tribune about securing water storage capacity in Lake Mead.

"Right now, one big opportunity is front and center for our region — securing water storage capacity in Lake Mead, the linchpin reservoir on the Colorado River," he wrote. "It’s a common-sense solution that benefits everyone involved because it offers us the ability to set aside more water without building any new dams, without spending any new money on reservoirs and at no charge from the federal government."

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