Lake Forest, CA — Newly elected directors Kathryn Freshley and Mike Gaskins were sworn into office at the December 20, 2018, ETWD Board meeting. The Board also selected Director Jose Vergara to serve as president of the Board and Mark Monin to serve as the vice president of the Board. President Vergara has served on […]
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ETWD Receives Award for Financial Reporting and Transparency
The El Toro Water District (ETWD) again was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended 2017.
El Toro Water District Mourns Passing of Board Member William “Bill” Kahn
It is with heavy hearts that the El Toro Water District (ETWD) announces the passing of Board Vice President, William “Bill” Kahn on Friday, June 8, 2018 after a long illness. Kahn served the District as a board member for 17 years and board vice president for the last 4 years.
El Toro Water District Recognized as “District of Distinction”
The El Toro Water District received the “District of Distinction” accreditation by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) for its sound fiscal management policies and practices in district operations. This is the sixth time El Toro Water District has received this biannual accreditation.
El Toro Water District Celebrated Opening of “Water-Wise” Demonstration Garden
The El Toro Water District (ETWD) celebrated the opening of their Water-Wise Demonstration Garden on Friday, March 30, with a ceremony featuring presentations by local elected officials, water industry professionals and a special guest appearance by Ricki the Raindrop!
El Toro Water District to Receive the AWWA Public Communications Achievement Award
Lake Forest, CA — The El Toro Water District (ETWD) is the recipient of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Public Communications Achievement Award for its outreach and communications campaign related to a major multi-phase Recycled Water Expansion Project that impacted the City of Laguna Woods and the City of Laguna Hills.
El Toro Water District Receives Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
Lake Forest, CA — The El Toro Water District (ETWD) was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended 2016.
El Toro Water District Honored with ‘District of Distinction’ Award
Lake Forest, CA — El Toro Water District (ETWD) was reaccredited with the District of Distinction by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF).
El Toro Water District is Recipient of the WateReuse Recycled Water Agency of the Year Award
The WateReuse Association California Section selected El Toro Water District (ETWD) as the 2016 Recycled Water Agency of the Year to receive the WateReuse Award for Excellence in its size category. The WateReuse Association educates the public on the importance of reusing water and to advocate for policy, laws and funding to increase water reuse […]
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