Latest News from Montecito Water District
 

 

RAIN ON!
 

IRRIGATION OFF?

 

The District measured 6-10 inches of rain (depending on location)
in the month of December, and nearly half an inch so far in January

 

To make the most of winter's bounty, turn off all irrigation systems
before, during, and after rainfall
.

 

Perhaps no outdoor watering will be needed for the remainder of the month?

Now that's a great way to start the new year!


 

 > Click here for a direct link to National Weather Service

> Click here to access local rainfall data

 

 

 

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

Green Gardener Program - Next Session Starts January 22, 2024

Enroll yourself or encourage someone you know to learn more
> Click Here for Flyer (PDF - Bilingual)

For over 20 years, the Green Gardener Program for Santa Barbara County has educated local gardeners in resource efficiency and pollution prevention landscape maintenance practices. The Green Gardener Program is a regional program designed to offer education, training, and promotion of participating gardeners and landscape maintenance contractors. Since Fall 2000, thousands of students have completed the certification program offered through the Santa Barbara City College's School of Extended Learning in Santa Barbara and Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria.

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Annual High School Video Contest 

2024 marks the 25th Annual WaterWise High School Video Contest!

High school filmmakers throughout Santa Barbara County are challenged to produce creative and high-quality 30 second videos on the importance of water use efficiency in Santa Barbara County. The winning videos are aired on local TV, digital, and movie theater ads as a Public Service Announcement on water conservation. Students also win prizes for themselves and their schools. Up to six video entries, three Spanish and three English, are allowed per school.

 

 

REBATES - AVAILABLE NOW

Winter months are the perfect time to maintain or update irrigation systems and reinvent landscaping with water wise solutions, such as native plants and mulch, to lower property water needs long-term.
Looking for a little incentive to get things rolling? 

> Click here for program details

 

 

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
 

Water main replacement on Channel Drive and Monte Cristo Lane

Now Underway


Montecito Water District is one hundred years old—and so are some of its pipelines! As part of its Capital Improvements program, the District will be upgrading approximately 1/3 mile of water main that dates back to the 1920's. These projects improve water delivery reliability by helping prevent unplanned water outages and water loss experienced during main breaks. While work is planned in efficient short stretches to minimize impacts, avoiding the area during construction hours when possible is advised.

 

Project Information

Anticipated completion date: January 31, 2024

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m

Contractor: Tierra Contracting Inc. 
Traffic Impacts: Road to remain passable, possible delays up to 5 minutes.

No work will take place on weekends or holidays.

Customers will be notified prior to any water shut offs.

Questions? Please call 805.969.2271 

 

 

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583 San Ysidro Road, Montecito, CA 93108-2124 • 805.969.2271 • email: info@montecitowater.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Kenneth Coates, President | 
Brian Goebel, Vice President
Cori Hayman, Director | Tobe Plough, Director | Floyd Wicks, Director

General Manager and Board Secretary: Nick Turner