The Santa Fe Irrigation District Board of Directors adopted an updated Drought Response Policies & Procedures on October 16, 2008.  Additionally, a Level 1 Drought Condition was declared.  All customers are urged to reduce their water usage by 10%.  For information on conservation tips and to take the 20 gallon challenge, please visit http://www.20gallonchallenge.com/

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger held a news conference Wednesday, June 4, 2008, during which he declared a statewide drought and issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Water Resources to take a series of actions designed to lessen the impacts of the drought and water delivery constraints in the Bay-Delta.  You can also access additional information on the Governor’s website at

www.gov.ca.gov/issue/water-supply

Go to this website for conservation tips and to take the 20-Gallon Challenge pledge! http://www.20gallonchallenge.com/

Educate yourself about California's Water Crisis by clicking on this link: www.calwatercrisis.org

At a public hearing at the February 21st Board meeting, the Board will consider adopting a resolution that implements the Interim Agricultural Water Program (IAWP) Reduction Plan, and authoriizes a regulatory fee for IAWP participants who exceed their annual allocations. See details of the plan here: http://www.sfidwater.org/docs/IAWP%20Supply%20Reduction%20Plan.pdf

Men posing as Water District/Department employees are asking to enter residents' homes to look for valuables or ask for payment of outstanding bills. Always ask for photo identification and make sure they are wearing a uniform with an official water agency logo. And never let someone into your home unless you have prearranged an appointment.

Decision on August 31 to restrict operations of the pumps that supply water to millions of Californians means potential water crisis. Read more from the San Diego County Water Authority: http://sdcwa.org/news/2007_0831_baydelta.phtml

The San Diego County Water Authority has recently published its Blueprint for Water Conservation. It contains an outline of conservation measures that the Authority will be implementing over the next five years.

http://waterconservationsummit.com/BlueprintDraft.pdf