Welcome to the Municipal Water District of Orange County’s (MWDOC) October 2021 eCurrents newsletter.
School is back in session, and so are a few of MWDOC’s special events! Nearly 200 guests attended our recent Water Policy Forum & Dinner featuring The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s new General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Adel Hagekhalil.
Mr. Hagekhalil will also be one of the headliners for the next OC Water Summit, which is back at Disney’s Grand Californian once again this year.
In our member agency spotlight, we take a look at Santa Margarita Water District’s recent accord to provide water and wastewater service to the City of San Juan Capistrano. And, as wildfires continue to burn throughout California, Yorba Linda Water District brings another Heli-Hydrant online to protect their customers. All of this and more, in this latest issue of eCurrents.
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2021 OC WATER SUMMIT
October 15, 2021
Collaboration between science, farmers, businesses, and policymakers is vital to California's future. Join nearly 400 business professionals, elected officials, water industry experts, and scholars for the 2021 OC Water Summit on Friday, October 15, at Disney's Grand Californian Resort.
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MWDOC WATER POLICY FORUM & DINNER
Featured Speaker: Adel Hagekhalil
New Metropolitan Water District of Southern California General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Adel Hagekhalil was the featured speaker at MWDOC’s September 30th Water Policy Forum & Dinner. Mr. Hagekhalil shared his One Water vision with a packed house at the Westin South Coast Plaza.
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OC REGIONAL DROUGHT CAMPAIGN
Tiffany Baca, Public Affairs Manager, MWDOC
Working with member agencies, MWDOC has developed a regional campaign offering Orange County water providers and community partners alike an identity-rich toolbox of resources to effectively and confidently speak with customers and patrons about the California drought.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the campaign and how to receive free resources for regional drought messaging.
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SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF GOOD WATER STEWARDS
Sarah Wilson, Public Affairs Specialist, MWDOC
Because of the global pandemic, the MWDOC K-12 Choice School Programs had to be completely redesigned.
CLICK HERE to find out how MWDOC is working with Orange County water providers to offer valuable water instruction to the region’s youngest water users.
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SMWD TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICES TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Jim Leach, Director of External Affairs, SMWD
After several years of discussions and a highly competitive process, the Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) was determined to be best suited to provide necessary services to the city.
CLICK HERE to find out how this change will benefit the residents of San Juan Capistrano.
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YLWD'S SECOND HELI-HYDRANT AND COMMITMENT TO WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS
Phil Hawkins, Board President, YLWD
Yorba Linda Water District’s (YLWD) second Heli-Hydrant, dedicated in July, is a game-changer for wildfire preparedness. The Heli-Hydrant is gravity fed and allows a pilot-operated helicopter to fill up in just minutes, enhancing fire response time.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this critical resource.
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Are you concerned about current drought conditions?
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FAVORITE TWEETS AND POSTS |
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A little rain ...goes a LONG WAY! Thanks for the update Orange County Water District!
- Twitter, September 19
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REMINDER! Please join us on Thursday, September 30, 2021, for a very special MWDOC Water Policy Forum & Dinner, as we welcome keynote speaker Adel Hagekhalil, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California General Manager and Chief Executive Officer.
- Twitter, September 8
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Today, we remember all of those lost on 9/11 and take the opportunity to honor the brave fire fighters, law enforcement officers, and EMT personnel that protect our community daily. #NeverForget
- Facebook, September 11
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