Welcome to this issue of MWDOC’s eCurrents newsletter. Big improvements to our established school programs are coming! First, MWDOC has introduced two new school contractors to the program. Then, for the first time ever, the District will be presenting a middle school program to close the water-focused education gap from elementary school to high school. And finally, staff has been working directly with the Orange County Department of Education, Ten Strands, and the State Education
and Environment
Roundtable to take a look at innovative environmental literacy inclusions that will connect students to their local environments, guiding them towards solving community problems while engaging them in big picture issues. Please keep reading for more information on these exciting topics and more!
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For a complete list of upcoming and archived MWDOC meetings, click on the calendar icon above, or visit our website at
www.mwdoc.com
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XTREME WATER MAKEOVER CONTEST
Deadline for Entries: July 31, 2019
The Municipal Water District of Orange County and The Toro Company are committed to helping Orange County residents save water! Send in a photo of your front yard along with a short narrative (
300 word max
) 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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HASHTAGPINPOINT® WINS GOLD DOTCOMM
Congratulations to HashtagPinpoint® (#P), MWDOC’s strategic digital communications firm, who was awarded a Gold dotCOMM! The award for “Social Media Marketing – Use of Video” was presented to #P for their effectiveness of storytelling through a collection of MWDOC promotional videos that includes the
Wyland PSA
and
Mayor’s Challenge
competition,
Girl Scouts Patch Program
, MWDOC annual
Poster Contest
, and
Imagine a Day Without Water
campaign. dotComm Awards is an international competition honoring excellence in digital communication, and is administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.
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CA ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY INITIATIVE FROM A REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY PERSPECTIVE
By Tiffany Baca
Engaging our sunny, Southern California communities in a critical conversation about the importance of water and water use efficiency is not always easy. For decades, industry professionals have worked tirelessly under the radar, 24-hours a day, holidays and weekends, to provide clean, healthy, safe, and reliable water to the public. The faucet handle is turned, fresh drinking water comes out, every...single...time. What's there to talk about?
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NEW SCHOOL YEAR, NEW PROGRAMS
By Sarah Wilson
MWDOC has been educating Orange County students about the importance and value of water since 1973. Since the school program began over 45 years ago, more than 3 million Orange County students have learned about the state's water resources and supply through one of the most effective and well-received water education programs in southern California. After completing an extensive RFP process, the MWDOC Public Affairs team selected three contractors who will continue to provide innovative and valuable water education...
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MWDOC APPOINTS ROBERT R. MCVICKER AS DIRECTOR OF DIVISION 3
June 5, 2019
The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) has appointed Robert R. McVicker, a semi-retired civil engineer with a long history in the water industry, as Director of Division 3. Director McVicker will fill the seat formerly held by Wayne S. Osborne, who retired in April 2019. Director McVicker will represent the areas of Cypress, Fountain Valley, Los Alamitos, Stanton, Westminster, the western portion of Garden Grove, and nearby portions of unincorporated Orange County.
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CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE WINS MWDOC-WYLAND OC MAYOR'S CHALLENGE
May 21, 2019
The Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and the Wyland Foundation are excited to announce that the city of San Clemente has been named the 2019 winner of a water-efficient demonstration garden - or pocket park - for their community's stellar participation in the 8th annual Wyland National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation. The public park will serve as an open model for water-wise landscaping and smart irrigation, and will demonstrate...
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12th ANNUAL OC WATER SUMMIT
Another successful OC Water Summit in the books! The 12th annual event, themed
Water
Under the Microscope
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featured a robust program of powerhouse speakers including our Emcee, NBC4 Weatherman, Fritz Coleman, an outstanding number of sponsors and a fantastic venue at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. If you were unable to join us, you can experience much of the conference, including videos and presentations at
ocwatersummit.com
. And, mark your calendars for next year's Summit, Friday, May 29th at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel.
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2019 Be the
Voice4thePlanet
Video Contest
Through our current high school program, MWDOC participated in the national 2019 "Be the Voice for the Planet" (Voice4thePlanet) video contest, and we are excited to announce that of the 216 total submissions received for the Water Category, 192 were from Orange County! The MWDOC Public Affairs team secured additional sponsors to award prizes to five Orange County students whose video submissions demonstrated the value of OC water resources and the importance of using water wisely. Check out the prizes and winning videos for the OC Water Category
HERE
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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 what Ricky has been up to the past few months!
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2019 OC GREEN EXPO
Hosted by Anaheim Public Utilities
June 22, 2019
YLWD OPEN HOUSE
Hosted by Yorba Linda Water District
May 18, 2019
WATER AWARENESS FESTIVAL
Hosted by Santa Margarita Water District
May 4, 2019
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FAVORITE TWEETS AND POSTS
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Did you know? The water distribution system is a complex maze of treatment plants and countless water pipes that are scattered across your neighborhood, city, and state, all to bring fresh, clean drinking water to your home, school, and work.
#WaterWiseWednesday
#myOCwater
#OCisWaterSmart
-Facebook, June 26
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