Thank you for Being Water Wise
The West Basin Municipal Water District welcomes you to the winter edition of the 2024 newsletter, and thanks you for continuing to practice wise water habits and conservation practices.
We at the district continue to provide resources to support your year-long efforts to conserve water, which will come in handy during the dry summer months which are right around the corner.
On behalf of West Basin, thank you for we hope you had a great holiday season, and look forward to working together in 2024 and beyond.
Sincerely,
The West Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors
West Basin Announces Board of Directors Re-Organization
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West Basin “Being Water Wise Is…” Art Contest Launches Jan. 8 for Students Grades 3-12
Annual contest also now accepting 3-dimensional and computer-generated submissions by March 15 deadline
CARSON, Calif. – West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) today announced the launch of its 2024 art contest, open to 3rd through 12th grade students attending schools in the West Basin service area. To be eligible, artwork submissions and completed entry forms must be postmarked or emailed by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024.
A collaborative effort between West Basin and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan), the “Being Water Wise Is…” art contest will showcase entries that inspire and promote water awareness and conservation in our communities. This year’s new theme, ‘Being Water Wise Is…,’ replaces last year’s theme, ‘Water is Life.’
“We’re pleased to launch this year’s art contest with the theme ‘Being Water Wise Is…‘. It’s a great opportunity for our local students to explore the importance of wise water usage in our community. We can’t wait to see how their creativity will inspire everyone to save water,” said West Basin Division IV Director and Board President Scott Houston.
In addition to the new theme, all art media now are eligible for submission including: crayon, markers, pencils, paints, watercolors, chalks, cut paper, and fabric, as well as computer-generated artwork, photography, 3D sculptures, and other creative art forms.
One grand prize will be awarded to an elementary, middle, and high school category winner by a panel of judges in April 2024, with each grand prize winner receiving an iPad, $25 gift card for art apps, and a stylus. Additionally, four honorable mention winners will be selected in each category, with each receiving an iPad to bring the number of tablets awarded to 15.
The winning entries from West Basin’s local contest will advance to Metropolitan’s regional competition and may be featured in the agency’s 2025 student artwork calendar.
Qualified teachers can request a free classroom art supply set (valued at $80) and an in-person or live online art lesson to support their students’ submission efforts. Limited art supply sets and art lessons are available.
The art lesson reservation form, art supply set request form, and updated contest guidelines in English and Spanish are available online at www.westbasin.org/artcontest.
West Basin Introduces New Content Management System
The West Basin Municipal Water District is bringing in the 2024 calendar year with a new content management system, powered by Granicus, which will provide users a fresh new look and an easier navigation experience. The launch is scheduled for March.
Career Fair Set for March
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West Basin Board to Seek Proposals for Recycled Water Facilities Operation and Maintenance Services
The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors approved a competitive bidding process for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of its recycled water facilities. The Board authorized staff to develop Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for the solicitation of O&M services.
The solicitation process would begin in 2024 with various assessments and span a period of approximately a year and a half. This timeframe would allow for data collection, performance framework improvements, vendor solicitation and selection, contract negotiation and agreement approval by the Board. An O&M service provider is projected to be in place by August 31, 2025.
Upcoming Events
| Date / Time | Event | Location |
| Feb 17, 10 am – 12 pm | Water Recycling Facility Tour | Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility |
| Feb 21, 6 – 6:30 pm | West Basin Chat | Virtual |
| March 13, 6 – 8 pm | Know your H20 Class | Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility |
| March?? | Career Fair | |
| April 3 | Procurement Webinar | Virtual |
| April 13, 10 am – 12 pm | Water Recycling Facility Tour | Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility |
