Welcome to this issue of MWDOC’s eCurrents newsletter. We are excited to present our summer Water Policy Forum & Dinner featuring keynote speaker William Bourdeau, Executive Vice President at Harris Farms Inc., Chairman of the Board of the California Water Alliance, and Board Director at Westlands Water District. Mr. Bourdeau will speak about water challenges faced by farmers and water districts in the Central Valley, a region commonly known as "the food basket of the world." As an introduction to the event, we are fortunate to have an article contributed by Ryan Jacobsen, CEO/Executive Director with the Federal County Farm Bureau, and host of
Valley’s Gold
, a PBS weekly series whose focus is agriculture and its importance to the state. Additionally, Brett Barbre, MWDOC Board President, and Director at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, has provided a few thoughtful words on investing in the future reliability of our water supply. Please read on to learn more about these exciting topics and more!
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PLEASE JOIN US! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
MWDOC Water Policy Forum & Dinner
We invite you to attend the Municip
al Water District of
Orange County's Water Policy Forum & Dinner
Thursday
,
September 5
, to hear firsthand the water challenges faced in the Central Valley. Our keynote speaker,
William Bourdeau
, carries the unique perspective of a farmer, Executive Vice President at Harris Farms Inc., Chairman of the Board of the California Water Alliance, and Board Director at Westlands Water District. Join us as Mr. Bourdeau discusses water supply uncertainty through the distinct lenses of both water user and water supplier.
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XTREME WATER MAKEOVER CONTEST
Deadline for entries
XTENDED
to August 31!
The Municipal Water District of Orange County and The Toro Company are committed to helping Orange County residents save water! Send in two (2) or three (3) photos of your front yard to
waterzone@toro.com
telling us why
YOU
need an Xtreme Water Makeover! The goal is to use water more efficiently, and to reduce your monthly water bill. The Xtreme Prize Winner receives: (1) a complete front yard irrigation system update, (2) EPA WaterSense & EPA EnergyStar in-home appliances, and (3) EPA Certified low-flow shower heads and toilets!
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: CALIFORNIA WATER PORTFOLIO MUST INCLUDE DELTA CONVEYANCE AND MORE STORAGE
By Brett R. Barbre
We have a water system in California that is broken under the weight of environmental problems and regulations, lack of investment and outright political obstructionism. When the rain and snow returned to California this winter and the rivers began to rise in Northern California, our water system in the Bay Delta had to decrease pumping rather than take advantage of the opportunity to store...
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CENTRAL VALLEY: THE FOOD BASKET OF THE WORLD
By Ryan Jacobsen
The Central Valley is unique. There is nowhere else in the United States, and few places in the world, with the combination of arable and irrigable land, rich soil, relatively mild and stable climate, and long growing seasons that allow for the large-scale production of climate-sensitive vegetables, nuts and fruit crops. The region is essentially the nation’s produce aisle — providing a significant percentage of the total national production of many of the items found in most American supermarkets. For some crops, such as almonds, the area accounts for...
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER AGENCIES: A CONTINUED PRIORITY FOR MWDOC
By Daniel Harrison
For 15 years, the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) has administered the Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County (WEROC) program aimed at supporting and managing countywide emergency preparedness, planning, response, and recovery efforts among 35 Orange County water and wastewater utilities. Recently, Kelly Hubbard, the former MWDOC Director of Emergency Management, accepted...
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HOW TO BOIL WATER
During a Boil Water Advisory or Order
In an emergency situation, tap water may not be safe to drink or use. As such, it is important to prepare an emergency water supply for yourself and your family. It is also essential to know how to make contaminated water safe to drink. A boil water advisory is a precautionary recommendation. A boil water order is only issued if contamination has been confirmed. In either instance, residents are asked to boil their tap water before use including washing dishes, drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.
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Our official and much loved mascot, Ricky Raindrop has been the symbol for Orange County water education for over 45 years. Be sure to say hi to Ricky the next time you see him around OC. Here's where Ricky can be spotted next!
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September 7, 2019
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FAVORITE TWEETS AND POSTS
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Did you know? A soil moisture sensor is an inexpensive device that takes the guesswork out of watering your landscape. The sensor detects when your landscape is dry, and tells your irrigation timer it’s time to water!
#SmartIrrigationMonth
-Facebook, July 3
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Want to transform your landscape but don’t know where to start? We can help! MWDOC collaborated with designers to offer thirty-six FREE landscape designs! Each plan includes an overall design blueprint, sample plant palette, and irrigation equipment recommendations to help YOU transform your landscape.
#OCisWaterSmart
#WaterWiseWednesday
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Converting spray heads to drip irrigation is a great way to improve your watering efficiency! The drip system uses emitters to deliver water to specific locations at, or near, plant root zones - saving you time, water and money!
#SmartIrrigationMonth
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http://bit.ly/MWDOC-SaveWater
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