August 2021

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Welcome to the Municipal Water District of Orange County’s (MWDOC) August 2021 eCurrents newsletter. In this issue, we focus on the California drought. What has Southern California done to ensure we are prepared for another extreme dry period, and how is MWDOC responding to the call for resources to help Orange County residents and businesses save even more water? MWDOC Board President Sat Tamaribuchi and the MWDOC Water Use Efficiency team weigh-in. Also, in this issue, we invite you to save the date for our next in-person MWDOC Water Policy Forum & Dinner featuring The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (Metropolitan) new General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Adel Hagekhalil. Mr. Hagekhalil will offer his perspective on the future of Metropolitan and discuss his vision for a comprehensive ‘One Water’ approach to water management. All of this and more, in this latest issue of eCurrents. As always, if you have any comments or suggested topics for future articles, please send us an email at info@mwdoc.com. Thank you for subscribing! 

MWDOC is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. To learn more, click on the image above, or visit our website at www.mwdoc.com. For a complete list of upcoming and archived MWDOC meetings, click on the image above, or visit our website at www.mwdoc.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MWDOC WELCOMES ADEL HAGEKHALIL September 30, 2021 Join us for a very special MWDOC Water Policy Forum & Dinner featuring The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's (Metropolitan) new General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Adel Hagekhalil. Mr. Hagekhalil will speak to Orange County stakeholders about what he has planned for the nation's largest wholesale water agency as he takes the reigns as the new General Manager.  CLICK HERE to download the event Save the Date.

FEATURED ARTICLES

CALIFORNIA DROUGHT: OC IS PREPARED Sat Tamaribuchi, Board President, MWDOC Once again, California is experiencing severe dry conditions. However, thanks to the record amount of water Metropolitan has in storage and Orange County’s historic water recycling and water use efficiency efforts, the region is more prepared for drought this time around. CLICK HERE to read more from MWDOC's Board President.

REBATES FOR WATER CONSERVATION: INDOOR AND OUTDOOR Andrea Antony-Morr and Sam Fetter, Water Use Efficiency, MWDOC Did you know? The base-level rebate for turf grass removal is $3 per square foot with MWDOC’s Turf Removal Program. Using a common sense approach, MWDOC is here to support Orange County residents and businesses in reducing water demands during this drought.  CLICK HERE to learn more about MWDOC's rebate programs.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

10 TIPS FOR USING WATER EFFICIENTLY #OCisWaterSmart For decades, MWDOC has offered programs and incentives designed to help Orange County residents and businesses save water, not just during periods of drought but every day. Eliminating water waste is easy with these helpful tips brought to you in partnership by MWDOC and UCCE Master Gardeners. CLICK HERE to download and share this free resource.

FREE DROUGHT RESOURCES

Drop your logo next to ours and share important drought messages across social media, websites, print media, and more! CLICK HERE to access free resources.

POLLING PLACE

While there is no current call for mandatory water restrictions in Orange County, there is no way to predict with accuracy when the drought will end. What steps can you still take to reduce your water use?

Answer below: Inspect and repair leaks inside and outside my home Select Replace thirsty turf a with drought-tolerant landscape Select Install a smart sprinkler timer that adjusts to weather conditions Select Take advantage of other resources at mwdoc.com/savewater Select I’ve done all I can do or am willing to do to save water Select Other/Expanded Response: info@mwdoc.com Select

FAVORITE TWEETS AND POSTS

MWDOC Directors Karl Seckel and Al Nederhood start off the evening, as we always do, with the Pledge of Allegiance! #WaterPolicy #MWDOC - Instagram, July 14

We're all set for tonight's 'Water Policy Forum and Dinner' featuring Jeffrey Kightlinger, Former General Manger and CEO for the @MWDH2o! Be sure to follow us all evening long to stay updated! #WaterPolicy #Education #MWDOC - Twitter, July 14 MWDOC Director, Karl Seckel and Former @MWDH2o GM and CEO, Jeffrey Kightlinger discuss the Delta and water conveyance! #WaterPolicy #MWDOC - Twitter, July 14

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