Lake Elsinore & San Jacinto Watersheds Authority

Lake Elsinore & San Jacinto Watersheds Authority LESJWA is dedicated to improving water quality and wildlife habitats. To seek ongoing reliable revenue to operate the LESJWA JPA in fulfillment of its mission.

Background
Formed in April 2000, the Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto Watersheds Authority is a joint powers authority entrusted with State and local funds to improve water quality and wildlife habitats, primarily in Lake Elsinore, as well as in Canyon Lake and the surrounding watersheds. Our Goals
To support planning, design and implementation of projects to improve water quality at both Lake Elsino

re, Canyon Lake, and the San Jacinto River Watershed. To work with stakeholders to secure reliable funding to operate and maintain water quality improvement projects at both Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, and the San Jacinto River Watershed. To serve as administrator of the Lake Elsinore/Canyon Lake TMDL Task Force and a water quality trading program for the San Jacinto River Watershed.

It's a hot one out in the watershed this weekend! How are you staying cool while enjoying our rivers, lakes, and streams...
06/12/2026

It's a hot one out in the watershed this weekend! How are you staying cool while enjoying our rivers, lakes, and streams? Share your favorite spot.

The Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto River Watersheds are home to Southern California's largest natural freshwater lake. La...
06/11/2026

The Lake Elsinore and San Jacinto River Watersheds are home to Southern California's largest natural freshwater lake. Lake Elsinore features more than 14 miles of shoreline and covers about 3,000 acres! Learn more about Lake Elsinore at https://mywatersheds.com/about-us/about-lake-elsinore/.

06/11/2026

A dripping faucet, leaking irrigation valve or running toilet may seem minor, but small leaks can add up to significant water waste over time.💧

Take a few minutes this week to check your faucets, irrigation system and outdoor hoses for leaks. Finding and fixing problems early can help save water and lower your monthly bill.

Learn more about water-saving tips and programs at EVMWD.com/Conservation

Healthy watersheds start with all of us. Small actions like reducing runoff and picking up litter make a big difference ...
06/10/2026

Healthy watersheds start with all of us. Small actions like reducing runoff and picking up litter make a big difference for local water quality and wildlife.

There's still time to get in some spring cleaning! Avoid wasting water by filling a bucket to clean with instead of lett...
06/06/2026

There's still time to get in some spring cleaning! Avoid wasting water by filling a bucket to clean with instead of letting your faucet run.

Native plants do more than beautify our landscapes, they help protect our watersheds! California native plants are adapt...
06/04/2026

Native plants do more than beautify our landscapes, they help protect our watersheds! California native plants are adapted to our local climate, requiring less water and maintenance while providing critical habitat for pollinators, birds, and wildlife. Visit https://evmwd.com/who-we-are/conservation/landscaping/ for resources to help you plan your water-wise landscaping.

The Lake Elsinore & San Jacinto Watersheds Authority works to protect and improve the health of our local watersheds. Re...
05/30/2026

The Lake Elsinore & San Jacinto Watersheds Authority works to protect and improve the health of our local watersheds. Read about our goals at https://mywatersheds.com/about-us/.

Healthy waterways start with all of us. Simple actions like picking up trash, reducing chemical use in your yard, and pr...
05/28/2026

Healthy waterways start with all of us. Simple actions like picking up trash, reducing chemical use in your yard, and properly disposing of waste can make a big difference in protecting our streams, lakes, and rivers. Together, we can keep our water clean and our communities thriving for generations to come.

Today we remember and honor our nation's heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor our nation's heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Address

11615 Sterling Avenue
Riverside, CA
92503

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(951) 354-4220

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