Westlands Water District

#Let'sTalkAboutIt! Want to learn more about the levels in the San Luis Reservoir at the end of the 2020 water year? Check the video from 4:12-4:34! https://youtu.be/e7g7wHsBIIM

Westlands Water District Board of Directors approved donating 4.61 acres to the City of Mendota to support Phase 2 of the Rojas Pierce Park Expansion Project, which is planned to include two soccer fields, an additional restroom and concession building, and sports field lighting, as well as additional parking. This project advances the City of Mendota’s vision to provide high-quality, easily-accessible recreational opportunities for residents and surrounding communities, sa...id Cristian Gonzalez, City Manager for the City of Mendota. We’re grateful for Westlands’ continued partnership in achieving these goals, and we look forward to the project’s full approval and construction. The City of Mendota has worked to expand and improve Rojas Pierce Park since 2006. In 2008, Westlands donated 10 acres to the City to support the first phase of the park’s renovation and expansion, which involved demolishing most of the existing facilities and rebuilding, including; new landscaping, a concert pavilion, a splash park, two jungle-gym play areas, a temporary skate park, three basketball courts, a permanent concession stand, restrooms, and an emergency/maintenance access road. The land previously donated by Westlands has become a new adult softball/youth baseball diamond with covered bleachers and a new adult play soccer field. In addition to the new sports fields, the future phase of the park’s expansion will also include installing new shade structures, planting new trees and improving surrounding streets. Read the press release: https://wwd.ca.gov/wwd-media/press-release-rojas-pierce/

2019-2020 water year explained. Water in California is complicated. To learn about what "type" of water year 2019-2020 was check our video starting at 3:32 for more. Why do we classify the years? How does this impact the District? #AskTheExpert Jose Gutierrez https://youtu.be/e7g7wHsBIIM

As we close the door on the 2020 calendar year, the 2021 hydrologic year is just 3 months in. Why is an early water allocation important to farmers & farming communities in Westlands? Watch our video starting at 1:21 & hear what our COO has to say about it https://bit.ly/3nbIW9L

Merry Christmas! We hope your day was magical #WeAreWestlands

Farmers on the #westside are planning for next season, see what they have to say about the recent snow and rain and what that means for their plans in 2021 CBS47 Fresno, Meteorologist Justin Sacher, Fresno County Farm Bureau https://bit.ly/2Wkyu3M

#AskTheExpert - Some commonly asked questions are answered in our latest video, like - When are federal allocations announced in California? Who announces them? Check out :40-:58 for the answer from Westlands' COO Jose Gutierrez https://bit.ly/2L0xJKO

Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Next week we will be releasing a video discussing the 2020 hydrologic year and looking ahead to 2021 with our COO, Jose Gutierrez. Follow us to watch! https://bit.ly/2ugl5PQ

Recently Westlands Water District, in partnership with California Department of Water Resources completed construction of the #LowerYoloRestorationProject. On the map below, the project is located north west of #ProspectIsland along the Sacramento River. The completion of this project shows the importance of collaboration when it comes to water management, said Ted Craddock, DWR Deputy Director of the State Water Project. When multiple organizations can work as partners in managing how we deliver and move water throughout the state, finding solutions that benefit humans, native species and the environment are possible.

Interesting read in The Business Journal last week about crops in the central #SanJoaquinValley "In the past 10 years, that region (west side) of Fresno County grows 95% of garlic for the country." Read more here https://bit.ly/3mnnJsc

Do you know why #mountainsnowpack is important to #waterresources? We will give you a clue: Mountains act as natural water towers. https://bit.ly/3lC4YRq #WeAreWestlands #InternationalMountainDay #Explore #Water #CAwater

#JobPost: Westlands is recruiting an Equipment Mechanic at the Five Points Field Office. Applications will be accepted through December 23, 2020. https://bit.ly/2uvAL1Y

We are hiring! Good with numbers? Check out the #accountant position open now through November 19, 2020. https://bit.ly/2uvAL1Y

Guess that crop with a twist! Can you name what #pomegranate seeds are called? No cheating! Put your response below and we will post the answer in a few days! #WeAreWestlands #GuessTheCrop #PomegranateHarvest

Tomorrow is #InternationalMountainDay! Learn more about the #SierraNevada and #CascadeRange water cycle https://bit.ly/2IgPNiY #CAwater #hydrology #watercycle #WeAreWestlands #Explore Water Education Foundation

Happy Halloween! Although this year might look a little different, we hope it is still spooktacular!

Curious to know where we gather some of our information for hydrologic monitoring? Check out our video starting at 4:44 https://bit.ly/2L0xJKO California Department of Water Resources #CAWater #Water #Hydrology

Tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, and lime are all ingredients that can be used to make Gazpacho and are also brought to you by the farming community in Westlands. Try to make your own: https://bit.ly/33KTmoY #NationalGazapachoDay

These heads of romaine have us dreaming about fresh, crisp, cold salads! Yum. Currently being harvested in Westlands: fall romaine and iceberg! These heads will be trimmed and brought to market as hearts of romaine for your enjoyment! Keep an eye out for California lettuce in a store near you, might just be from Westlands! #WeAreWestlands #CAgrown #CAwater #FarmFresh

Happy #WorldSoilDay! #DYK There are more living creatures in a single teaspoon of healthy soil than there are people on Earth? Check out more about this United Nations day of global education https://bit.ly/2zX4Sjj

Interested in the #delta? So are we! That is why we are thrilled to have partnered with California Department of Water Resources on the #LowerYoloRestorationProject! Construction was completed recently on one of the largest restoration projects to-date. To learn more about the delta: https://bit.ly/3kVPCYs

Did you miss our newsletter about why Westlands supports the Voluntary Agreements process? Read it by clicking the link below! "The stakes are too high to let this moment pass as the state struggles after another dry year." #WeAreWestlands #CAwater https://bit.ly/31ndrR8

Happy Thanksgiving. It's been a heck of a year, but we are all doing it together. What are you grateful for this year? We are grateful for the farmers and farming community in the District who are essential to feeding the nation.

It is #NationalPumpkinDay! Westlands had 12 acres of pumpkins grown in the District last year, and compared to most crops grown in Westlands that may not seem like much but when each acre produces an average of 4,000 pumpkins, that is a lot of jack-o-lanterns!

Fresno County Farm Bureau announced the 2019 Ag Crop Report - Fresno County does it again! For the second year in a row, Fresno County is #1 in the NATION for ag production!

Don't go nuts but... today is #NationalNutDay! There is a lot to celebrate packed in to #almonds and #pistachios specifically. Both a great source of protein and delicious!

Tomorrow! Deputy General Manager - External Affairs, Shelley Ostrowski will speak at a Fireside Chat: Agricultural Water Stewardship: Dynamic Watershed Management #WorldWaterTech #NorthAmericaSummit #WomenInWater #CAWater Learn about topics and summit here: https://bit.ly/2SQ8s6V

#ICYMI: General Manager of Westlands' op ed featured in The Fresno Bee "Why restoring tidal marsh habitat in the Delta is good for Valley farmers" https://www.fresnobee.com/article247321149.html

Are you subscribed to our YouTube channel? If not, click the link to watch a video about how the District began and who we are and subscribe while you're there! https://bit.ly/341HYFV

It is #DrinkLocalWineWeek this week! Last year, over 16,000 acres of wine grapes were grown in the District. That is a LOT of wine! #Cheers #WeAreWestlands

Today, in partnership w/California Department of Water Resources and Hallmark Group, we announced completion of construction converting 2,100 acres of cattle pasture to tidal marsh, riparian, and upland buffer habitat in furtherance of California #EcoRestore! Westlands Water District has long believed that restoration of water supplies for large areas of California requires that we address all of the factors that limit the abundance of native, at-risk fish species in the D...elta, said Tom Birmingham, Westlands’ General Manager. He added, Completion of this project is a significant step in that direction, and it represents collaboration among numerous fish and wildlife and water agencies. The completion of this project shows the importance of collaboration when it comes to water management, said Ted Craddock, DWR Deputy Director of the State Water Project. When multiple organizations can work as partners in managing how we deliver and move water throughout the state, finding solutions that benefit humans, native species and the environment are possible. Read full press release: https://bit.ly/3nyZ7xC California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA Fisheries Service

A heartfelt thank you to the growers and farmworkers today and every day. #ThankAFarmer on #NationalFarmersDay for the nutritious, abundant and delicious food and fiber they bring to all of us, year round. We see you!

On this final day of #CAWaterWeek we are highlighting Ter, she has been with Westlands since 2010 and supervises HR and Admin, always willing to lend an ear and up for any task! Thanks for all you do! #ThankWaterPros

#DYK there are over 3,000 meters in Westlands? Water is metered when it leaves the #CVP and enters into Westlands' fully enclosed buried pipelines, and again when it leaves the pipelines. All those meters require District staff to ensure proper calibration and tracking of this precious resource. Just like growers in Westlands, we do our part to make sure #EveryDropCounts #ThankWaterPros #WeAreWestlands