Welcome to the Municipal Water District of Orange County’s (MWDOC) first eCurrents newsletter of the New Year! In this issue, we’re kicking off 2021 by reflecting on the past, current, and future water supply conditions for the State. We also take a closer look at MWDOC’s water education efforts and explore beneficial strategies for investing in the next generation of water stewards. Finally, we offer information on upcoming events like the MWDOC Virtual Water Policy Forum on February 24, 2021, and announce a new theme for the 2021 MWDOC Water Awareness Poster Contest. All of this and more is covered in this exciting issue of eCurrents.
As always, if you have any comments or suggested topics for future articles, please send us an email at mwdocinfo@mwdoc.com. Thank you for subscribing!
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MWDOC VIRTUAL WATER POLICY FORUM
February 24, 2021
The Municipal Water District of Orange County invites you to attend a very special Virtual Water Policy Forum on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, featuring keynote panelists Susan Tatayon, Chair of the Delta Stewardship Council, and Nancy Vogel, Director, Governor’s Water Portfolio Program. Join us as we take a closer look at the Governor’s plan for long-term water resilience, and discuss how it aims to achieve the state’s coequal goals of sustainable water supplies and environmental harmony.
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MWDOC ANNUAL WATER AWARENESS
POSTER CONTEST
Deadline: March 1, 2021
The Municipal Water District of Orange County is now accepting student entries for the 2021 Water Awareness Poster Contest! The contest is open to all Orange County children; however, only students in Kindergarten through 12 are eligible to win a Grand Prize. This year’s theme, “#SaveTogether,” challenges students to think deeply about their connection to water and illustrate the necessity of it by creating original artwork.
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FEBRUARY 2021 WATER SUPPLY REPORT
Kevin Hostert, Water Resources Analyst, MWDOC
Currently, 95% of California is experiencing some form of drought, and 78% is experiencing severe to exceptional drought conditions. What do these conditions mean for water supply and water availability to us in Orange County?
READ MORE for a complete analysis of where we have been and where we are headed in the new Water Year.
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A SUSTAINABLE WATER FUTURE DEPENDS ON A STEADY INVESTMENT IN K-12 EDUCATION
Tiffany Baca, Public Affairs Manager, MWDOC
Benjamin Franklin said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” What began as an introduction to water for elementary school children nearly five decades ago, has evolved into a robust suite of water-centric resources and programming for all Orange County’s K-12 students and teachers.
READ MORE to learn how MWDOC has adapted its education initiatives to prepare the next generation for engaged citizenship.
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10 TIPS FOR ATTRACTING WILDLIFE IN YOUR HOME GARDEN
#OCisWaterSmart
Are you looking for simple, low maintenance ways to spruce up your yard and bring life into your garden? Check out these ten tips for attracting wildlife in your home garden brought to you in partnership by the Municipal Water District of Orange County and UCCE Master Gardeners.
CLICK HERE to download and share this free resource.
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FAVORITE TWEETS AND POSTS |
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Did you know? The Colorado River is a vital source of water for 40 million people in southwestern North America. The river got its name "Colorado" from the Spanish word for the color red. Prior to 1963, it was known as the Red River because of the red sandstone silt that would cover the river basin. #YourWater || Learn More: http://bit.ly/MWDOC-YourWater - Facebook, January 6
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We are celebrating our 70th anniversary of the formation of the Municipal Water District of Orange County. Over that time, MWDOC has facilitated the transformation from a largely agricultural county to the dynamic and diverse urban entity of today! Here's to another 70! #YourWater #OrangeCounty #MWDOC - Instagram, January 11
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Did you know? Approximately 10-20% of OC's drinking water is delivered to us through 600+ miles of canals via the State Water Project (SWP). The SWP is an important source of water for over 25 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland. #Infrastructure #OCisWaterSmart #SWP ||Learn more: http://bit.ly/MWDOC-StateWater
- Instagram, January 9
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