Splashing into August: Celebrate the Final Days of Summer with SCV Water! 🌞

AUGUST 2023

IN THIS ISSUE

⇢ Beat the Heat This Summer

⇢ Delta Conveyance Project and Earthquake Resilience

⇢ Join Team SCV Water at the 2023 River Rally Clean Up

⇢ Sign up for the September Landscape Workshop

⇢ Social Media Spotlight

⇢ Resources & Useful Links

BEAT THE HEAT WITH WATER CONSERVATION

As the sun continues to shine brightly, we welcome you to the August edition of Water Currents, your go-to source for all things water conservation and community updates. As summer draws to a close, let's make the most of these precious days while staying mindful of our water usage.

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HOW THE DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT WOULD MAKE CALIFORNIA’S WATER SUPPLY MORE RESILIENT AGAINST EARTHQUAKES

Special from California Department of Water Resources

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), there is a 72 percent chance of a 6.7 or greater magnitude earthquake occurring in the Bay Area by 2043 that could cause levees in the Delta to fail. This could result in significant amounts of saltwater being drawn into the Delta region, raising salinity levels and crippling the state’s ability to deliver fresh water because of the location of the State Water Project’s (SWP) only diversion in the Delta.

Of the over 1,100 miles of Delta levees, many are not in a condition to withstand significant shaking. An earthquake could cause a possible outage in water supply delivery lasting anywhere from several months to several years to perform necessary levee repairs and restore salinity levels to where the SWP could resume normal operations. Cessation of SWP operations of this magnitude would have catastrophic social and economic effects, including a loss of water necessary for public health and safety. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has a responsibility to safeguard California’s main water supply against the potentially catastrophic disruption of water deliveries from a major earthquake.

READ FULL ARTICLE FROM CA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

VOLUNTEER AT THE

RIVER RALLY: CLEAN-UP EVENT HOSTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

Let's take care of our environment together! Join hundreds of Santa Clarita residents in cleaning a portion of the Santa Clara River behind the Newhall Community Center at 22421 Market Street. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.

The Santa Clara River, which runs through the Santa Clarita Valley, is one of the last natural, free-flowing river systems in Southern California. It recharges our groundwater and is home to several endangered species, including the California Condor, the Stickleback fish and the Red Legged frog.

This is a great volunteer opportunity for families and groups. Open to all ages.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

* All volunteers, regardless of age, must be registered (individually) online prior to the event.

* Parents: Add your family members to your account, accept the waivers, and register your family members individually for this opportunity.

CLICK TO LEARN MORE OR TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT

JOIN US FOR OUR VIRTUAL

SEPTEMBER LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP

Save Water! Turf Care & Substitutes

Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023

9-11 a.m. (Virtual)

(Registration is required)

Do you want your lawn to look its best? Learn about techniques to maintain your turf that will keep it thriving and may improve water efficiency during this drought! Or, if you’re looking for some ideas for turf substitutes, we’ve got that covered, too, with plants that work well instead of turf in your landscape.

Join SCV Water's upcoming Landscape and Gardening Workshops! Unlock the secrets to creating a beautiful and sustainable outdoor space. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our expert horticulturists will guide you through practical tips and techniques to enhance your landscape.

Register now for our Landscape and Gardening workshops and discover the joys of sustainable landscaping. See our 2023 class schedule!

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SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

Thank you to all the Scouts & parents who made SCV Water's Scouts Day a successful event! The Scouts had a blast learning about water conservation and exploring the wonders of our water supply. The activities were not only fun, but they also helped many Scouts fulfill badge requirements. Congratulations on your achievements! 💙🌍💧 #SCVWater #ScoutsDayRecap #WaterConservation