Summer Conservation Tips ☀️
Summer is officially here — don’t let your water bill feel the heat too!
Water Awareness Month has ended, but here in the San Gabriel Valley, let’s continue practicing water awareness all year.
Long summer days means more sprinklers, backyard fun, and extra water use, but a few key habits can help keep costs down and conserve our precious resource💧
Here are a few outdoor water-smart tips for summer:
- Water your yard early in the morning between 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. or later in the evening after 7 p.m. to reduce evaporation.
- Consider upgrading your sprinkler system to a more water efficient option.
- Use mulch and organic compost to help retain moisture and improve soil health.
Remain conscious of your water use this summer, and stay hydrated straight from the tap!
Notice of Public Hearing
Upper Water will hold two separate public hearings to determine the adoption of the 2026/2027 water standby charge and the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the District Office, 248 East Foothill Blvd., Room 103, Monrovia, California, 91016. A copy of the 2026/2027 Engineer’s Annual Levy report that details how Upper Water will fund water recycling and conservation programs is available for public review at the District’s address listed above or on the District’s website under Transparency at www.upperwater.org. The District’s 2025 Draft Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan is also available on the website under Resilience.
Any member of the public may mail or file a written protest, with the District Secretary, at the District’s address noted above or via email at Cyndi@usgvmwd.org. Written protests must be received no later than 3:00p.m., June 10,2026. The protest must identify the landowner and contain a description sufficient to identify the land owned by the landowner. The Board will hear and consider all objections or protests at the time stated above. The charge, if adopted, will be collected on the annual County property tax bill. For more information call (626) 443-2297 or (866) 807-6864.
For meeting details and agenda, visit: https://upperwater.org/boards-and-agendas/
In-Person Fire Resilient Landscaping Workshop!
The Votes Are In!
’25-’26 “Being Water Wise is…” Artwork by 5th Grader Sofia Culajay
Stay tuned to upperwater.org/art and Upper’s social media for the announcement of this year’s “Being Water Wise is…” Art Contest winners. Finalists from our region will move on to compete in the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s “Being Water Wise is…” Calendar Art Contest. Upper Water winners will be honored at the Board of Director’s meeting on Wednesday, June 24th, 2025, at 4:30 pm, located at 248 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste. 103, Monrovia, CA 91016.
Upper Water is partnering with UC Master Gardeners to host an in‑person Fire Resilient Gardening workshop designed to help residents create landscapes that are both beautiful and better prepared for wildfire conditions.
Participants will learn practical strategies for plant selection, garden design, and ongoing maintenance that can help reduce fire risk around the home.
The workshop will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Upper Water Headquarters, 248 E. Foothill Blvd., Ste. 103, Monrovia, CA 91016.
Click here to register and join us for this informative session!
For questions, email Kat Vazquez at Katherine@usgvmwd.org
Crystal Lake Fishing Event
Last month, Upper Water, with the help of our U.S. Forest Service partners, stocked Crystal Lake and hosted a fishing event for the community which included local Boy Scout troops from the San Gabriel Valley. Thank you to everyone who joined us, as well as Smokey Bear and the Angeles National Forest Fire team. The health of the San Gabriel River watershed remains a critical priority for Upper Water in fostering responsible water management. Upper Water is committed to the prioritization and preservation of natural waterways through stewardship that supports a healthy, high-quality life. Through partnership and continued investment in our local watersheds, residents can enjoy the outdoors while staying connected to our shared responsibility of protecting and preserving our water.
About Upper Water
Upper Water’s mission is to provide a reliable, sustainable, diversified, and affordable portfolio of high-quality water supplies to the San Gabriel Valley; including water conservation, recycled water, storm water capture, storage, water transfers and imported water. Upper Water services nearly one million people in its 144 square mile service territory. Governed by a five-member elected board of directors, Upper Water is a member agency of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Annually, more than 78 billion gallons of water is used in Upper Water’s service area. For more information about Upper Water and the water use efficiency programs mentioned, please visit our website www.upperwater.org
