Central San Honored For Its Citizens Academy

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District received the Exceptional Public Outreach & Advocacy Award from the California Special Districts Association during the association’s Annual Conference in San Diego in mid-October.

Central San was awarded for its free Citizens Academy program, which increases public awareness and advocacy of core services.

During the Academy’s inaugural session in spring 2016, 23 participants learned about Central San’s operations as an efficient and effective government agency; how they are striving to provide drought relief through increased use of recycled water; and how they collect and clean wastewater using engineering, technology, biology, and chemistry.

The six-week session included classroom presentations, a tour of Central San’s award-winning treatment plant, and a Q&A with members of their Board of Directors. The Central San Academy opens up a dialogue with its customers, and allows Central San to give back to its community.

For more information about Central San’s Academy, or to apply for the spring 2017 session, please go to CentralSan.org/Academy.

PHOTO: Pictured are Mike McGill, Central San Board Member; Christina Gee, Central San Academy program coordinator; Stan Caldwell from Mt. View Sanitary District; and Dane Wadle from California Special Districts Association.

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