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MARCH 2026
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Celebrate World Water Day every day World Water Day, held annually on March 22, raises awareness of the need for sustainable water management around the globe. IRWD has adopted an Urban Water Management Plan to analyze and protect its water supply reliability, even in times of drought. A vast portfolio of local water sources plays a key role in that plan—and that planning has positioned IRWD to have some of the lowest rates in Orange County. Even the smallest actions, when performed over time, can make a big impact. Here are a few things you can do this World Water Day and every day to reduce waste and protect this precious resource: • Fix leaks. Repair dripping faucets and test your toilet for leaks. Enter our Fix a Leak Sweepstakes at IRWD.com/fixaleak . • Get smart. Avoid wasting unnecessary water and money on irrigation with our smart timer rebate at IRWD.com/rebates . • Reduce usage. Do laundry for full loads only, shorten showers and turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or between rinsing dishes.
The skills and service behind every water drop Whether we’re in the field, the office or the lab, IRWD workers reflect a wide range of professions and trades required to serve our customers.
We work hard every day to provide essential water and sewer services to more than half a million people in our community.
The water industry offers a rewarding career with jobs in water operations, maintenance, construction services, water quality, environmental and regulatory compliance, engineering, finance, human resources, information technology, safety, security, water efficiency, customer service, communications and more. “We are proud of the work we do and the important services we provide to our community,” said Danvi Nguyen, Senior Human Resources Analyst. “Many of us are not just IRWD employees, we’re customers, too.”
Learn about World Water Day at unwater.org/worldwaterday .
In recognition of National Careers Week this month, consider a job in the water industry. Check out the latest IRWD job opportunities at IRWD.com/careers .
Join us at these community events!
Irvine Ranch Water District will be in your neighborhood this spring, ready to answer your questions and share helpful information at local community events. Stop by our booth to say hello and learn more about indoor and outdoor rebate programs, upcoming events and what IRWD is doing to support a reliable water future.
Q: It’s Fix a Leak season. Can you give me some tips on finding and fixing leaks? A: Start with our How- to Video Series on YouTube at IRWD.com/ howtoseries . There, you can find quick and easy-to-follow instructions on checking for leaks inside your
Check out the events below for a small sampling of where we’ll be in the coming months. For information on IRWD-hosted workshops and events, go to IRWD.com/events .
Upcoming community events Earth Day at the Bay Saturday, April 18, Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve City of Irvine Earth Day Event Earth Day 2026 — Our Power, Our Planet Saturday, April 18, Quail Hill Community Center
Lake Forest Woods Earth Day Event Saturday, April 25, Sun & Sail Clubhouse
home and in your irrigation system. Go to IRWD.com/
Sea and Sage Earth Day Event Sunday, April 26, San Joaquin Marsh
checklist for an easy step-by-step guide for spotting problem areas in your landscape, including broken irrigation lines, short pop-up spray heads, and misting caused by high water pressure. And stop by our Sand Canyon Avenue headquarters to pick up free dye tablets you can use to check for toilet leaks. Snap a pic and enter our Fix a Leak Sweepstakes at IRWD.com/fixaleak .
CicloIrvine Saturday, May 2, Irvine Boulevard
Q: Juan, I’m planning to redo my yard and am looking for some design tips. I want to do the work myself. Can you provide some resources to help? A: That sounds like a wonderful project. I’d recommend visiting yardtopia.com for inspiration, and tips on design and planning. Check out its SimplyScapes visual designer tool. You can upload a photo of your yard and create a design in minutes, adding plants, groundcover and even
furniture. Go to IRWD.com/landscape to browse our garden gallery or search for plants. If you decide to hire a professional, you can find a list of local landscape design companies there, too.
Got landscape questions? Email askjuan@IRWD.com or ask on Facebook, X or Instagram with #irwdcommunity .
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California native corner Juan’s March plant: island snapdragon
Island snapdragon ( Gambelia speciosa ) is a perennial shrub or vine-like plant native to the Channel Islands. Plant it as a hedge, a groundcover, on a trellis or in containers. Its trumpet- shaped red flowers attract pollinators, and it grows quickly with easy care. It blooms best in full sun but prefers partial shade when planted inland. Water it just once or twice a month in the summer. The “firecracker” variety is especially popular.
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