WATERSOURCE
 AUGUST 26, 2019
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Water Conservation Garden Awarded SDG&E Environmental Champion Grant
The Water Conservation Garden's Ms. Smarty-Plants program received a $25,000 Environmental Champion Grant from SDG&E.
Helix Water District, Sweetwater Authority Offer Smart Leak Detector Rebates
The Helix Water District has rolled out a new smart leak detector rebate program. Helix and Sweetwater Authority customers can get a rebate of up to $100 when they purchase a smart leak detector.
Craft Beer Industry Economic Impact in San Diego Rises
As the nation's "Capital of Craft," San Diego County is home to more than 150 breweries that boast nearly 6,500 local jobs. In 2018, the regional craft beer industry produced $1.2 billion in economic impact, according to a new report.
Award-Winning, Time-Saving Tool Created by Sweetwater Authority Employee
For his initiative in designing and creating a new tool designed to improve safety and efficiency on the job, Sweetwater Authority employee Julio Salazar won the Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority H.R. LaBounty Safety Award.
Innovation Improves Safety, Wins Award for Escondido Wastewater Technician
An Escondido water employee's ingenuity improved safety at a city treatment plant and won a statewide water industry award. Joseph Lucero's innovative safety device turns a difficult two-person job working on wastewater pumps into a safer process one person can complete alone.
Citizens Water Academy
OCTOBER 2019
The Citizens Water Academy is now accepting applications and nominations for its Fall 2019 class. The Academy, which has more than 500 alumni, is an opportunity for emerging leaders in the San Diego region to learn about critical projects and programs related to water.
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