Category: Education & Outreach

  • WVWD Partners with Local Student Initiative to Host “Beautiful Lawns with Less Water” Workshop

    WVWD Partners with Local Student Initiative to Host “Beautiful Lawns with Less Water” Workshop

    Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) recently partnered with Green 4 Better, a local student-led initiative focused on sustainability and environmental awareness, to host the Beautiful Lawns with Less Water Workshop, a community event centered on water use efficiency and sustainable landscaping practices. The workshop highlighted a unique collaboration between students and the community, with students…

  • WVWD Expands Water Education Programs

    WVWD Expands Water Education Programs

    This spring marks an exciting milestone for Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) as the District expands its water education efforts through a new partnership with Poseidon Education. Through the Water Resources Leadership Program, 140 fifth-grade students at Quail Summit Elementary School will explore how water moves through their school, their community, and the broader region. The hands-on program…

  • WVWD Garners Two Wins at CAPIO STAR Awards for Stand‑Out Media Efforts

    WVWD Garners Two Wins at CAPIO STAR Awards for Stand‑Out Media Efforts

    Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) is proud to announce that at the CAPIO STAR Awards on October 2, 2025, the District earned top honors in two competitive categories, underscoring its commitment to creativity, community engagement and clear public communication. “We’re so proud of our team!” said Stephanie Fu, Senior External Affairs and Sustainability Coordinator at Walnut Valley…

  • Walnut High School Senior Recognized for Water Conservation through WVWD’s MeterHero Program

    Walnut High School Senior Recognized for Water Conservation through WVWD’s MeterHero Program

    Walnut High School senior Daniella Vargas was recognized at the June 23rd  Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) Board Meeting for her exemplary participation in the MeterHero Program, a hands-on academic initiative focused on water conservation and sustainability. As part of her AP Environmental Science (APES) class taught by Kathy May, Daniella evaluated her household’s water…

  • WVWD Recognizes Art Contest Winners & Educators at Splash of Excellence Ceremony

    WVWD Recognizes Art Contest Winners & Educators at Splash of Excellence Ceremony

    Walnut, CA – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) celebrated student creativity and teacher innovation at its annual “Splash of Excellence” Awards Ceremony, held April 22 at the new WVWD Headquarters. The event honored winners of the “Being Water Wise Is…” Art Contest and recipients of the Splash Cash Teacher Grant, bringing together students, educators, school…

  • WVWD Honors Public Safety and Student Creativity for Water Awareness Month

    WVWD Honors Public Safety and Student Creativity for Water Awareness Month

    Walnut, CA – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) marked the start of Water Awareness Month with two exciting events held at the Diamond Bar Center on Tuesday, May 6: the annual Community and Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon, followed by the Student Recognition Awards Ceremony. Observed each May, Water Awareness Month highlights the importance of water…

  • WVWD Hosts Inaugural Earth Day Block Party

    WVWD Hosts Inaugural Earth Day Block Party

    Featuring Hands-On Demos, Student Engagement and Family Fun Walnut, CA – Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) celebrated Earth Day with its inaugural Earth Day Block Party on Thursday, April 24, bringing together local families, students and community members for an afternoon of fun, learning  and environmental appreciation. Held at Suzanne Park in the City of…

  • Text Alerts That Work: WVWD Enhances Communication with Leak and Payment Notifications

    Text Alerts That Work: WVWD Enhances Communication with Leak and Payment Notifications

    Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) continues to enhance customer communication through automated text message alerts for water leaks and water turn-offs due to nonpayment. This initiative helps provide faster, more efficient communication, and WVWD is committed to continually expanding its efforts to better serve the community. “Text message notifications are an essential tool for connecting…

  • Protect & Prepare Your Home from Wildfires with Free Firescaping Workshops 

    Protect & Prepare Your Home from Wildfires with Free Firescaping Workshops 

    Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) is offering free Firescaping Workshops to help community members create fire-resistant landscapes and protect their homes from wildfires.  When & Where:  Join WVWD and Douglas Kent, author of Firescaping, as he shares expert insights on how to protect your property and community from wildfire risk. Kent, a fire-safety advocate since…

  • Partnership with Students and Parents Expands WVWD Outreach

    Partnership with Students and Parents Expands WVWD Outreach

    Walnut Valley Water District (WVWD) is excited to continue its partnership with the Suzanne Middle School Chinese American Parent Association (CAPA) and the Chinese American Student Alliance (CASA), building on the success of past programs like Project Bright, which educated residents about water-saving techniques. This ongoing collaboration provides students with unique opportunities to engage in…