Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority

Join the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority (SAWPA) as a student intern for a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and enhance your resume. You’ll achieve hands-on experience while working alongside industry leaders, collaborating with government agencies, regional and local authorities, public and private entities, and contributing to impactful projects. Apply at: https://lnkd.in/gjUJWjME

Commissioner Bruce Whitaker was honored today at The SAWPA Commission meeting, as his tenure serving on behalf of The Orange County Water District ends this year. He championed and directed numerous significant accomplishments during his time and was presented with a resolution in gratitude for his work on behalf the watershed. #SAWPA #OCWD #SantaAnaRiverWatershed 

SAWPA is seeking proposals for the development of a Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP) for the Santa Ana River Watershed (SARW)   Deadline – January 20, 2025 at 5pm.   Scope – Community-informed, stakeholder-driven development of the SARW CARP, encompassing a climate vulnerability assessment and engagement plan to ensure community participation.   Funding provided by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research Regional Resilience Grant Program. https://lnkd.in/ei4drq4X   #SantaAnaRiver #OrangeCounty #Riverside #SanBernandino #RequestForProposal #IndigeniousPeople #Soboba #Lusiseno #DAC #WaterIsLife

We’re hiring a Senior Communications Specialist or Communications Program Manager to drive our internal and external communication strategies. If you’re a proactive communicator ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! #Communications #WaterisHiring #SAWPA

SAWPA is hiring a communications specialist!

Join us for an insightful webinar by our member agency, Orange County Water District! 💧🖥️ Topic: Squeezing the Last Drop: Using Enhanced-Recovery Reverse Osmosis to Improve Water Production Date: Wednesday, August 7 Time: 12 PM Maximizing water extraction efficiency is crucial for water-stressed regions like Southern California. Reverse osmosis (RO) has been pivotal in potable reuse and brackish water treatment since the 1970s, yet it typically leaves 15-20% of the feed flow as concentrate—a potential water source that advanced high-recovery RO technologies can tap into. In this webinar, discover cutting-edge solutions for enhancing water production and learn about: 🔹 High-recovery RO pilot studies by OCWD and the City of Santa Monica 🔹 Santa Monica’s pioneering full-scale flow-reversal RO installation 🔹 Increasing water recovery to tackle regional water scarcity Featured Speakers: 🌟 Han Gu, Ph.D., Senior Scientist/Process Specialist, Orange County Water District 🌟 Alex Waite, P.E., Supervising Civil Engineer, City of Santa Monica 🔗 Register now to secure your spot and stay ahead in water recovery innovations: https://lnkd.in/dfHWYW2C.

Have you spotted our maintenance and operations crew in the field? 👷♂️ SAWPA's operations crew is responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, inspection, and emergency response for over 73 miles of the Inland Empire Brine Line. Learn more about the great work we do for the Brine Line on sawpa.gov.

💧 Let's tap into the truth about your water quality! 💧 Check out our latest blog to clear up misconceptions about tap water taste and aesthetics. Learn how your water is tested, clean, and safe to drink. Our member agencies ensure the water we deliver is refreshing and of the highest quality. 🌐 Dive in and read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gT8cX5mp. 

🌟 Did you know? 🌟 In the water industry, different colored pipes indicate specific types of water: •Purple pipes: Recycled water, ideal for irrigation and industrial use. •Green pipes: Sewer lines, carrying wastewater to treatment facilities. •Blue pipes: Potable water, safe for drinking and everyday use. Understanding these colors helps us manage our water resources efficiently! 💧♻️ -- #SAWPA #WaterConservation #RecycledWater #Sustainability #WaterManagement

Happy Independence Day from your friends at the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority! In observance of the holiday, our offices will be closed today, July 4 and Friday, July 5.