Sustainability Plan Progress Report – Breaking Ground
Originally adopted by the Board of Directors in June 2012, the District Sustainability Plan is updated annually in the form of Progress Reports and provides an overview of how District initiatives, activities, and operations support sustainable water delivery.
80 Years of Service
80 Years of Service – Celebrating the Past While Planning for the Future. On November 17th, the District celebrated the 80th anniversary of its founding
Sustainability Plan Progress Report – Laying the Groundwork
Originally adopted by the Board of Directors in June 2012, the District Sustainability Plan is updated annually in the form of Progress Reports.
New Water Allocations
Beginning in January 2024, the District will resume issuing new water allocations for the first time in nearly ten years. Under the SAFE Water Supplies Ordinance, the District is authorized to issue one percent (1%) of its total available water supply for new water connections each year that certain conditions under SAFE are met. Water allocations are made on a first-come, first-served basis to projects that have received approval from the applicable land use agency…
Winter is a Great Time for Water Wise Planting
For customers interested in switching out high water use plants for water wise landscaping, winter is a great time of the year to plant. Cooler temperatures, and the onset of the rainy season (which typically runs from November through April) promote plant health and aid in successfully establishing new landscaping.
Aquifer Storage and Recovery Program
Storing Water in the Ground for Future Use. Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) is a water resource management technique that uses groundwater wells to recharge underground aquifers during times when water is available, then later recover that water from the aquifer when it is needed
Helpful Tips for Heat Waves
The Goleta Valley is no stranger to heat waves. During the summer and fall months in particular, elevated temperatures, a high UV index, and strong winds can create hazardous conditions and high fire danger. Protect plants, people, and pets from excessive heat and sun exposure with the following tips and information.
Water Supply Update
A Full Lake Cachuma and Recharging the Goleta Groundwater Basin. This year’s winter rains have replenished the District’s surface water supplies, with Lake Cachuma full and having spilled for several months for the first time since 2011.
Winter is a Great Time to Plant Water Wise Landscaping
For customers interested in switching out high water use plants for water wise landscaping, the winter months are a great time of the year to plant. Cooler temperatures, and the onset of the rainy season promote plant health and aid in successfully establishing new landscaping.
Preparing for Dry Days Ahead
Strategic investments and continued conservation by customers mean the District is well positioned to navigate dry conditions, but conservation remains critical.
