Municipal Water District of Orange County

Great video from South Coast Water District!! #SafeCleanReliable #SundaySpotlight

Did you know? Although the combined area of the Sacramento and San Joaquin River watershed only covers about 1/4 of California (42,100 square miles), it provides water for 2/3rds of the state (25 million Californians). #Water #Infrastructure #CaliforniaDelta #OCisWaterSmart || Learn more: http://bit.ly/MWDOC-StateWater

Did you know? MWDOC collaborated with landscape designers to create FREE designs to help YOU transform your landscape! These designs include examples of different plants that thrive in Southern California's semi-arid climate. #OCisWaterSmart #OCFriendlyLandscape #OCisGardenSmart || Learn more: http://bit.ly/MWDOC-LandscapeDesigns

Did you know? Mulch is a powerful tool for landscaping and water conservation. It slows water evaporation, prevents weed growth, and looks good too! #OCisWaterSmart || Learn more: bit.ly/EBMulch

Sept. 23, 1964: A construction view of the Thermalito Diversion Dam site located in Butte County on the Feather River, 4.5 miles downstream from Oroville Dam wh...ich was under construction at the same time. The Thermalito Dam has a number of radial spillway gates and diverts water into the Thermalito Power Canal and creates a diversion pool for Hyatt Powerplant. Celebrating 60 years of the State Water Project. - #tbt #throwbackthursday See more

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California welcomes their new General Manager Adel Hagekhalil. Hagekhalil will become Metropolitan's 14th general manager. Hagekhalil comes from City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services. We look forward to his leadership! Congratulations! || Read More: http://www.mwdh2o.com//Metropolitan_Board_Selects_New_Gene

"California's drought conditions have gone from bad to worse in scarcely a month." #CADrought #YourWater || Read More: https://www.sacbee.com//water-and-dr/article251238879.html

Did you know? Every inch of rain that falls on each square foot of your roof is equal to a half a gallon of water! Consider installing a rain barrel at your home with our rain barrel rebate to help you #SaveWater AND #SaveMoney! #OCisWaterSmart II Learn more: bit.ly/MWDOC-SaveWater

It’s the little things that make a HUGE impact! Happy #TipTuesday! #SaveWater #SaveMoney || Learn more: https://bit.ly/2D81Eea

Did you know? Some of Orange County's drinking water starts as rain and snow falling in Wyoming! The runoff flows down the Colorado River and is pumped to us via the Colorado River Aqueduct. #Water #Infrastructure #ColoradoRiver || Learn more: http://bit.ly/MWDOC-ColoradoRiver

A soil moisture sensor is an inexpensive device that takes the guesswork out of watering your landscape. The sensor detects when your landscape is dry, and tells your irrigation timer it’s time to water! #OCisWaterSmart l #MWDOC || Learn more: http://bit.ly/MWDOC-MoistureSensor

Each year, ACWA awards several different scholarships to qualified graduate and undergraduate students majoring in water resources-related fields. This year, $22,000 in scholarship money is available! Deadline to apply is March 1st! Don't Wait! #ACWA #Scholarships || Learn More: https://buff.ly/3aQqC2DEdit

Fall is in the air! Did you know? Fall is the best time to start your water-wise garden. MWDOC's Water Smart Gardens website has everything you need to get started, with information about water-friendly plants, flowers, and a customizable garden shopping list to help you save! OCisWaterSmart #MWDOCMonday || Learn more: https://www.ocwatersmartgardens.com/

Today is National STEM Day! Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) related professionals, like those in water, will continue to be called upon to solve local, national, and global challenges long into the future. Check out these great resources from our friends at @ocsteminitiative that you can use to engage your kids in STEM at home: https://www.ocstem.org/stem-resources/ || #STEMSTEAMDay #OCisWaterSmart #WaterJobs

Don't forget to turn off your irrigation timer when it rains! You will #SaveWater & #SaveMoney by adjusting your watering schedule to current weather conditions. We offer rebates on smart irrigation timers that adjust automatically! #OCisWaterSmart || Learn more: http://bit.ly/MWDOCSmartTimer

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

Orange County Coastkeeper Garden Specialist, Isabel Hernandez talks about drip irrigation and why it's a great choice for your #WaterWise garden! #OCisWaterSmart #OCisGardenSmart #MWDOC || Learn More: https://www.mwdoc.com/ociswatersmart

Election Day is HERE! All Vote Centers are open today from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Don't forget to make your voting plan to avoid potential lines and crowds! #ElectionDay #ElectionsMatter #Vote || Find Your Voting Center: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place

Orange County leaders joined Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) last month to commemorate the completion of the Trampas Canyon Dam and Reservoir, marking an important step towards water supply resiliency in south Orange County. "Trampas Reservoir allows the district to maximize recycled water use and brings us closer to our goal of no discharge to the ocean," said SMWD Board President, Betty Olson. #SpotlightSunday || Read more: https://bit.ly/31EnEZs

We hope you have a spook-tacular Halloween! If you are home enjoying treats and spooky films, don't forget to set your clocks and sprinkler timers back one hour. Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow at 2:00 AM. #OCisWaterSmart

Imagine a hummingbird outside your window, a butterfly dipping over your outdoor bench, or a cedar waxwing posing as if waiting for a photo. Your garden can support the beautiful creatures that depend on native plants. We'll show you how to get started with a free planting guide and recommended native plants for your area. #calscapenurseries #fallplantingseason #OCisWaterSmart #OCisGardenSmart || Learn more:http://bit.ly/getplantingCA

The Water Energy Education Alliance (WEEA) is a powerful Southern California coalition of industry leaders who are working together to develop career pathway programs for Southern California high school students. These programs can lead to steady, long-term jobs in the water, wastewater, and energy sectors that contribute to the welfare of workers, their families, and to the health of the state's economy. #WaterAndEnergy #Education #WEEA #MWDOC || Learn More: https://www.mwdoc.com/water-energy-education-alliance-weea/

Marianne from the Orange County Coastkeeper Garden shares 3 MUST HAVE tools to help keep your garden looking its best! #Efficiency #OCisGardenSmart #OCisWaterSmart || Learn More: https://www.mwdoc.com/ociswatersmart/

Happening now in Yorba Linda!!!