Olivenhain Municipal Water District

New Storage and Maintenance Facility Earns OMWD Honors from American Public Works Association

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:29:22 GMT

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Jacob J. Krauss Storage and Maintenance Facility was recognized on Thursday afternoon by the American Public Works Association’s San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter, which presented OMWD with an Honor Award for public works projects between $2 million and $5 million.

OMWD was one of 30 government

Fourth Graders Awarded for Artwork Promoting Water Efficiency

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:13:36 GMT

At its May 2 meeting, Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recognized three local fourth grade students for their artwork promoting water use efficiency. Kelly Whaples, student at Mission Estancia Elementary in Carlsbad, took first place in the annual Water Awareness Month Poster Contest; Owen Hawke of Flora Vista

Carlsbad Family That Cut Water Use by Nearly 40,000 Gallons in 2011 Receives Award from OMWD

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:00:46 GMT

Amy Graham of Carlsbad was awarded top prize among Olivenhain Municipal Water District customers in San Diego County’s ninth-annual California Friendly Landscape Contest. OMWD’s Board of Directors recognized Ms. Graham and her family at its May 2 meeting.

Ms. Graham has lived at her current residence since 1999 and recently renovated

Helen Shafer Garcia Exhibition Beginning April 10

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:40:18 GMT

Beginning on April 10, the works of Helen Shafer Garcia will be displayed in a new painting exhibition at the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center Honoring Susan J. Varty. Helen's work depicts observations while hiking the “Way Up” Trail and walking alongside Escondido Creek. The watermedia paintings represent rock formations, flora,

Earth Day Volunteers Sought for Escondido Creek Clean-Up

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:02:24 GMT

Earth Day Update: In the event of inclement weather on April 14, please dial 760-632-4212 after 8:00 a.m. for event status.

Olivenhain Municipal Water District—in partnership with the Escondido Creek Conservancy and the San Diego Zoo—will host its eleventh annual Earth Day festivities on Saturday, April 14 at the Elfin Forest

California-Friendly Landscapes Can Win $$$ and Recognition

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:07:35 GMT

Olivenhain Municipal Water District is rewarding its customers for installing California-friendly landscapes that can serve as a model for other residents considering a landscape makeover from their traditional lawns. Customers that have replaced turf with more climate-appropriate landscape materials are invited to participate in the 2012 California-Friendly Landscape Contest. The