(Montecito, California, August 23, 2017) Last Wednesday the Montecito Water District’s Board of Directors acted on several items, most notably the repeal of allocations and penalties. The District began making modifications to its drought ordinances in March, with the suspension of Ordinance 94 penalties for water use in excess of monthly customer allocations. Ordinance 94 […]
Summary Report as the District Moves into Fiscal Year 2017/18 Fiscal Year 2017/18 Adopted Budget The District adopted its fiscal year 2017/18 budget on June 28, 2017. Some of the notable points are as follows: Above average rainfall in Santa Barbara County and across the State this past winter improved local water supplies. The District’s […]
Water Facilities Improvement Program Enters Twenty-First Year A key source of funds to pay for ongoing water distribution system upgrades has been an annual assessment of $30 per acre (or per parcel less than an acre) within the District. The assessment is collected along with property taxes as a water availability charge, and is used […]
(Montecito, California, May 18, 2017) A water main serving residents on a section of Ashley Road is scheduled to be replaced beginning next week after the Memorial Day holiday. The construction zone will be closed to through traffic, and traffic will be reduced to a single access lane for residents. Montecito Water District, with subcontractor […]
News Monthly Board Meeting took place on Tuesday, May 16 (Montecito, California, May 16, 2017) Montecito Water District’s Board of Directors voted unanimously in favor of Resolution 2149, adopting the Urban Water Management Plan (Plan) 2015 update. Such Plans are mandated by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for use as a long-range planning […]
The Board of Directors unanimously approved adoption of the Montecito Water District’s Urban Water Management Plan 2015 Update following a Public Hearing at the District’s May 16 regular Board Meeting. Download the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan Update Errata Sheet for Minor Corrections to UWMP 2015 Update An Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) is a […]
Like to learn more about water? Links below lead to a variety of resources: Plant Sales / Garden Workshops and Informative Events Waterwise’s monthly calendar is an up-to-date resource Preserving Trees Information on tree care, particularly important during times of drought Where Our Water Comes From A descriptive diagram of the District’s water sources Santa […]
(Montecito, California, April 24, 2017) Thanks to the many visitors and participating agencies who turned out for Earth Day! Community Environmental Council once again organized a successful Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, providing education and connection to individuals and organizations alike. Access to the posters on display: How to keep trees alive in the drought. […]
News (Montecito, California, April 20, 2017) Purchase of Groundwater Storage Montecito Water District’s Board of Directors convened on Tuesday this week. Topping the agenda was a recommendation for the District to purchase groundwater storage capacity through the Semitropic Water Storage District Groundwater Banking Program. The Board acted to reserve 1,500 shares at a total purchase […]
(Montecito, California, April 21, 2017) Montecito Water District’s Urban Water Management Plan 2015 Update has been prepared for Public Review. It will be presented for Public Hearing at the District’s May 16 regular Board Meeting. The Public is Invited to Participate: Public Hearing before the Board of Directors Date: Tuesday, May 16 at 2pm Location: […]
