Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster

Tune in May 19th at 12pm for our new Water Talk series on Instagram Live! This month’s theme: water doesn’t come from the tap. Spend 15 minutes with us and we’ll share the story of the water that 1.5 million of us in the San Gabriel Valley depend on. We’re looking forward to seeing you there! Our water: it’s our common ground and common cause. #WatersConnectUs

It’s Earth Day: the perfect day to celebrate what’s beneath our soilour primary water supply, groundwater. About 100 yards underground the San Gabriel Valley where we live, work and play, our water is held naturally by the earth. That’s why for all of us, Earth Day is about our water 365 days a year. All of us have a role to take care of these waters, especially now, as our winter season gave us well below average rain and snow. Right now, our groundwater levels are 20% lower than before the last drought began. So celebrate Earth Day today and take care of our water every day. Our water: our common ground and common cause. #WatersConnectUs #EarthDay2021

"This time last year, we were learning how to live life apart from one another to take care of ourselves and each other. That’s when we shared with you our water keeps us connected. Our groundwater, which 1.5 million of us depend on every day here in the San Gabriel Valley, connects us even when we are apart. Discover more about your water at: https://www.thewatersthatconnectus.com Our water: it’s our common ground and common cause. #WatersConnectUs"

"Springtime is the perfect time to report on our groundwater levels as our rainy season ends. Right now, groundwater levels are about 20% lower than they were in spring 2006 at this same time, before the last two droughts began. That means these last droughts never ended for our groundwater...the water supply that 1.5 million of us in the San Gabriel Valley depend on for use in our day-to-day lives. Start a new season with a new commitment: help our groundwater recover from the last drought before the next one begins. Our water: it’s our common ground and common cause. #WatersConnectUs"

Even with this week’s rain and snow, the drought isn't over for our groundwater, with levels lower than when the last drought began. It's our groundwater that provides most of the water 1.5 million of us in the San Gabriel Valley use in our day-to-day lives. We all have a role in helping our groundwater recover before the next drought begins. Our water: it’s our common ground and common cause. Explore more about our dry conditions and drought cycle, visit https://www. thewatersthatconnectus.com/copy-of-challenges. #WatersConnectUs #GroundwaterWeek

This year and every year, we all have a role in taking care of our water. It’s what connects more than 1.5 million of us in the San Gabriel Valley. Before this year ends, join us to say cheers to our water and a new year! #WatersThatConnectUs

Where’s your water? Before it gets to your shower, hose or tap, it’s held in reservoirs like the Morris Reservoir and Dam, in the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains in the Angeles National Forest. This reservoir and others like it hold rain and snowmelt to feed into our groundwater, which is located right below the communities we call home. Our water is our common ground and common cause. #WatersThatConnectUs

Every day is a good day for giving thanks for our water. It’s our common ground and common cause. Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. #WatersThatConnectUs #Watermaster

Where’s your water? Well, some of it starts as rain and snowmelt, then it’s held in places like this a pond we made called the San Gabriel Canyon Spreading Grounds to help it seep underground to become the water we all rely on. The way we care for water is a reflection of us: it’s our common ground and common cause. #WatersThatConnectUs

We show respect for our land and our community by making smart water choices every day. It’s our common ground and common cause. #WatersThatConnectUs

Todos juntos podemos tomar los pasos necesarios para proteger nuestra agua en el Valle de San Gabriel al usarla con prudencia. Es nuestro interés y causa común. We can all take steps towards protecting our water in the San Gabriel Valley by using it wisely. It’s our common ground and common cause. #WatersThatConnectUs

Most of our water comes from local sources right below our very feet. We need to take care of the water that takes care of us. It’s our common ground and common cause. #WatersThatConnectUs

There are many ways we say it, but the meaning still rings true. We all play a part in protecting the waters that connect us. It’s our common ground and common cause. #WatersThatConnectUs

It’s important to stay connected with our neighbors, colleagues and friends. Our water connects us too. It’s our common ground and common cause. #WatersThatConnectUs