JUNE 2021
IN THIS ISSUE:
Welcome to the Municipal Water District of Orange County’s (MWDOC) June 2021 eCurrents newsletter. In this issue, we’re calling on agencies to join MWDOC in submitting comments on Indoor Residential Use Standards as the State again looks to tighten regulations on water consumption. Here in Orange County, we have historically been very efficient with our water use and look to both short and long-term planning tools like the MWDOC 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Supply Contingency Plan for continued guidance. Are we experiencing a "mega-drought, and are these tools enough to get us through? MWDOC General Manager Rob Hunter tackles that question and more in his appearance on The Water Zone, KCAA radio. Also included are exciting new tips and available resources to help kick start your summer water savings! And finally, we say goodbye to long-time Metropolitan General Manager Jeff Kightlinger as we reconvene for the first time in-person for a Water Policy Forum & Dinner. Jeff will give us his final thoughts on the future of Metropolitan amidst drought, new leadership, and the fate of sustainability projects. All of this and more, in this latest issue of eCurrents!
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MWDOC WATER POLICY FORUM & DINNER
Coming Soon! July 2021

MWDOC welcomes back Jeffrey Kightlinger, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) General Manager/CEO as the keynote speaker for a July MWDOC Water Policy Forum & Dinner. Join us in person to hear Mr. Kightlinger predict what the future holds for Metropolitan as a new General Manager prepares to take the reins.
WATER ENERGY EDUCATION ALLIANCE LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE MEETING #8
June 22, 2021

How are Southern California education, water, and energy industry leaders preparing for impending retirements and the next generation of skilled utility workers? 

Learn more at mwdoc.com/weea.
Register at mwdoc.com/weeameeting.

CLICK HERE to download and share the meeting flyer.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
MWDOC GM ROB HUNTER ON THE DROUGHT
The Water Zone, KCAA Radio Interview

Are we truly in a “megadrought,” or is this period of below-average precipitation the norm for California? Is Orange County prepared to weather the storm? Listen to MWDOC General Manager Rob Hunter weigh in during his interview on The Water Zone.

CLICK HERE to listen to the full interview.
MWDOC K-12 WATER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Engaging Thoughtful Water Stewards

Did you know? MWDOC and participating Orange County water providers offer FREE water education programs to Orange County students of all ages!

CLICK HERE to find out how Orange County’s youngest water users create meaningful connections to the natural resources we depend on every day.
FEATURED ARTICLES
MWDOC 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
Alex Heide, Water Resources Analyst, MWDOC

As dry conditions persist throughout the State, is our region prepared for the possibility of another drought? These two planning documents help ensure the continued high level of reliable water supplies for Orange County citizens, rain or shine.

CLICK HERE to learn more about these important tools for short-term and long-term water resources planning.
LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT COMMENTS ON INDOOR RESIDENTIAL USE STANDARDS
Heather Baez, Governmental Affairs Manager, MWDOC
Joe Berg, Director of Water Use Efficiency, MWDOC

How will incrementally lowering the indoor water use standard from 55 gallons per capita daily (GPCD) to 40 GPCDs impact water and wastewater management over the next decade? Have all the factors been considered? MWDOC is submitting a comment letter to DWR and encourages other stakeholders to do the same. 

CLICK HERE to learn more about this important issue and find out how to get involved.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
10 TIPS FOR SMALL SPACE GARDENING
#OCisWaterSmart
 
Are you looking to spruce up your landscape but don’t have a lot of space to do it? Check out these ten tips for creating a beautiful garden no matter the size of your space. 

CLICK HERE to download and share this free resource brought to you in partnership by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and UCCE Master Gardeners.
PRESS RELEASE
U.S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION AWARDS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY $2 MILLION GRANT
March 22, 2021

The United States Bureau of Reclamation (Bureau) awarded $2 million to the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) for sustainable landscape improvements to residential and commercial properties in Orange County. The multimillion-dollar grant award came from the Bureau’s WaterSMART Grants Program for MWDOC’s Orange County Sustainable Landscapes Program (Program) that will promote water conservation...READ MORE
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FAVORITE TWEETS AND POSTS
"California's drought conditions have gone from bad to worse in scarcely a month" #CADrought #YourWater || Read More: https://www.sacbee.com/.../water.../article251238879.html - Facebook, May 11
Did you know? Every inch of rain that falls on each square foot of your roof is equal to a half a gallon of water! Consider installing a rain barrel at your home with our rain barrel rebate to help you #SaveWater AND #SaveMoney! 
#OCisWaterSmart II Learn more: bit.ly/MWDOC-SaveWater - Facebook, May 9
Did you know? MWDOC collaborated with landscape designers to create FREE designs to help YOU transform your landscape! These designs include examples of different plants that thrive in Southern California's semi-arid climate. 
#OCisGardenSmart || Learn more: 
- Facebook, May 14
Municipal Water District of Orange County
Phone: (714) 963-3058 Fax: (714) 964-9389
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