EVMWD Honored By Association Of California Water Agencies Award

LAKE ELSINORE, CA— The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District was recognized along with three other water agencies it was announced this week. A recent news release, shared by the district, thanked the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) for the recognition in EVMWD's "creative and impactful water efficiency campaign."

The EVMWD was acknowledged for its outreach efforts to assist Homeowner Associations with achieving water use efficiency across the Elsinore Valley, according to the release.

“It’s important to continue educating our customers about the significance of water efficiency,” said Andy Morris, Board President. “Being recognized by a top organization like ACWA further recognizes EVMWD’s dedication to provide our customers with the resources and tools they need to succeed.”

The ACWA Huell Howser Excellence in Communications Award recognizes outstanding achievements by public water agencies in communications with customers and the public. Eligible projects and programs must be able to quantify the agency’s public information, communication and outreach goals innovatively while effectively using available resources.

ACWA recognized EVMWD as one of four finalists for the Huell Howser Award for its creative HOA Toolkit, encouraging water efficiency amongst residents and homeowner associations. The toolkit was comprised of a variety of resources developed to promote water efficiency, including rebate information, social media graphics, and outreach materials for HOAs to share within their communities. In addition, staff attended various community events, made public presentations at HOA Board meetings, and assisted HOAs with rebate programs.

“This achievement demonstrates staff’s commitment to water efficiency not just for residents but all customers of EVMWD,” said Greg Thomas, EVMWD General Manager. “We are honored to be recognized amongst the state’s top water agencies for our communication efforts.”

The "outside-the-box" outreach efforts by EVMWD resulted in a 16 percent increase in rebate participation from HOA property-managed landscape areas with estimated water savings totaling three million gallons.

For more information about EVMWD’s resources to assist homeowners’ associations, please visit www.evmwd.com/conservation.