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Mayor Holstege Asks Locals to Sign Water Saving Pledge
City of Palm Springs Mayor Christy Holstege is joining mayors across the country for the 10th Anniversary of the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water...
DWA to receive $500,000 grant for advanced meters
Desert Water Agency has been selected to receive $500,000 in grant funding from the US Bureau of Reclamation through its WaterSMART Grants program that focus on water and energy efficiency. The grant will help pay for one phase of the agency’s Advanced Metering...
Webinar: Social butterflies – Pollinator garden tips
Learn all about pollinator gardens during our next webinar at 10 a.m. on March 25. Hear from experts on the benefits of pollinator gardens and find out which plants are best for attracting birds, butterflies and bees. Participants will also learn about DWA’s...
It’s Fix a Leak Week!
Time to hunt down household leaks! They account for 1 trillion gallons a year nationwide. Many leaks are easy to spot and can be repaired with a few turns of a wrench. Others are a bit sneakier. The average leak can waste nearly 10,000 gallons of water every year....
Webinar: Water works – joining DWA's team
Working for a water district is a rewarding and essential job because water districts provide a vital resource for the community. Its employees help ensure the safe and reliable delivery of water to homes and businesses. During our next webinar at 2 p.m. on Feb. 18,...
Desert Water Agency Board elects new officers
During its regular meeting on Jan. 5, the Desert Water Agency Board of Directors elected a new president and officers. The Board selected Kristin Bloomer, Division 5 representative, to serve as President. James Cioffi was selected Vice President and Joseph...
Webinar: Diving into water education
Water conservation is a way of life in the Coachella Valley. While we benefit from a large underground aquifer that helps provide water to homes and businesses, water education and conservation is key to ensuring water for future generations. During our next webinar...
Election update: New DWA board member sworn in
Paul Ortega was sworn in as Desert Water Agency’s newest board member on Friday, Dec. 4. His first official meeting is Dec. 15. Ortega has lived and worked in Palm Springs since 2002. He helped co-found Desert Horticulture Society and owns a landscape design firm....
Workshop: Let’s get crafty – succulent ornaments
Make spirits bright this holiday season with DIY succulent ornaments. Join our online workshop and together we’ll make a festive succulent ornament for décor or gifting. We deliver a kit with everything you need - a succulent, ornament globe and decorations. We’ll...
Customer relief extended into January, assistance available
DWA will not turn any customer’s water off if they fail to pay their bill, nor will it collect any late fees – through January 19, 2021. Desert Water Agency’s Board of Directors voted unanimously on Tuesday, Nov. 17 to continue the Agency’s customer relief efforts...