OC WATER SUMMIT

Friday, September 27, 2024

How can finance, technology, and water shape our future? Find out at the 2024 OC Water Summit, a premier event focused on the critical issues of water sustainability, innovation, and policy. This year’s theme, “Liquid Logic: The Fusion of Finance, Tech, and Water,” promises to bring together leading water industry, education, and business professionals to discuss and develop strategies for the future of our most vital resource. 

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COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Celebrating 40 years of clean beaches! Save the date and join us on September 21 for Coastal Cleanup Day to help care for our local beaches. Every September, Orange County Coastkeeper teams up with the California Coastal Commission and dozens of local community groups to host multiple simultaneous beach cleanups. This is a community event where you can get involved and do your part to remove trash from our waterways!

Check MWDOC’s Facebook page for our beach cleanup location coming soon!

OC SANITATION DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, June 8, 2024

It was a day of education, celebration, and community spirit! The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) recently celebrated its 70th anniversary and the opening of its new headquarters with an open house! MWDOC joined the celebration by hosting a booth featuring valuable water-saving tips and information on water-smart rebates. Attendees enjoyed tours of the brand-new facility, learned about crucial water-related issues from various Orange County agencies, and were treated to live music and family-friendly fun.

CLICK HERE to learn more about water-smart rebates.

WEEA LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE #18

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

How do Water Energy Education Alliance (WEEA) participants unleash workforce development potential? At our final WEEA Leadership Roundtable meeting of the fiscal year, expert panelists from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power  - the largest municipal utility in the nation - revealed their winning strategies for developing successful workforce programs through strategic partnerships with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Following the presentation, attendees engaged in a lively discussion, exploring innovative ways to build a resilient, sustainable workforce, drawing on insights delivered in the presentation.

CLICK HERE to learn more about WEEA.



CLICK HERE to watch and share the meeting recording.

POSTER CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONY

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Orange County students are making waves! In June, MWDOC celebrated talented K-12 artists at our Water Awareness Poster Contest Awards Ceremony. Our 40 winners and their families enjoyed a fun-filled day at Shipley Nature Center with hands-on activities and opportunities to share their insights on water awareness and its significance in our communities.

CLICK HERE to see the students in action. 

FESTIVAL OF THE BUTTERFLIES

Saturday, August 3, 2024

OC hearts were aflutter last weekend at the 10th annual Festival of the Butterflies. MWDOC was there to celebrate this milestone by offering water-saving tips, information on rebates, and fun giveaways to over 400 attendees. Families engaged in hands-on educational experiences, live entertainment, and more at this celebration of nature and community. 

CLICK HERE to learn more about flowers that support pollinators.

5 ENGAGING WAYS!

Ricky Raindrop^SM Inspires OC Water Users

Sarah Wilson, Public Affairs Supervisor, MWDOC

Celebrate 50 years of water education with MWDOC's Ricky the Rambunctious Raindrop^SM! From classrooms to community events, discover how Ricky has inspired generations to value water and explore five (5) ways he's making waves in Orange County today.

CLICK HERE to read more. 

6 EFFECTIVE WAYS!

To Maximize the Turf Replacement Program

Tina Fann, WUE Programs Analyst II, MWDOC

There are many ways to transform your yard into a water-smart landscape to save you water, time, AND money. MWDOC's Turf Replacement Rebate Program offers financial incentives and resources that encourage residents to replace grass with water-efficient gardens, promoting water conservation and environmental benefits. 

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REAL PEOPLE, REAL SAVINGS

Coto de Caza

Save blue, live green! This OC resident took advantage of MWDOC’s Turf Replacement Program to save water AND money. This water-smart transformation replaced 791 sq. ft. of grass with California-Friendly plants, drip irrigation, and a stormwater capture feature to increase water savings. This transformation will save an inspiring 37,600 gallons of water annually, providing this OC resident with real savings!

CLICK HERE to learn more about this yard transformation and find inspiration for your home!

CLICK HERE to start saving with water-smart rebates!

TRABUCO CANYON WATER DISTRICT

Cost Effective & Efficient Service

Did you know? From leak detection to water education programs to grant assistance and more, Trabuco Canyon Water District (TCWD) partners with MWDOC on a variety of programs and services to help foster and maintain a well-informed community and ensure the best quality and quantity water supply for its customers. See how TCWD provides residents with reliable, affordable water and wastewater services in our latest member agency spotlight.

CLICK HERE to watch the full video.

ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

A Record Year of Recharge

Congrats to MWDOC member agency, the Orange County Water District (OCWD), which has tapped into success with a chartbusting year of groundwater recharge! OCWD announces a record-breaking accomplishment in groundwater recharge for the fiscal year 2023-24: over 90 billion gallons of water have been replenished into the ground between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. This milestone marks the highest volume of water recharged into OCWD’s basins in Anaheim and Orange since record-keeping began in the 1940s.



CLICK HERE to read the full release.

WEROC UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART MOBILE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER

August 5, 2024

The Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County (WEROC) proudly unveils its state-of-the-art Mobile Emergency Operations Center (EOC), revolutionizing disaster response capabilities. This advanced unit ensures unparalleled support and coordination during large-scale emergencies, safeguarding our community when it matters most.

CLICK HERE to read more.

Orange County students make waves! Today, we honored the talented K-12 artists at our MWDOC Water Awareness Poster Contest Awards Ceremony! Our 40 winners and their families enjoyed a day filled with hands-on learning activities, exploration of native plants at Shipley Nature Center, and the chance to discover and share their insights on water awareness and its importance to our community! || Learn more: MWDOC.com/PosterContest

-Instagram, June 22