Solano County Water Agency

09/05/2026

Get ready for the 9th Annual Winters Salmon Festival!

The festival is held in celebration of the return of Chinook salmon to Putah Creek in Winters, CA. Every year, Chinook salmon migrate back to their home creeks to spawn in the fall. Starting around October, salmon can be seen in our very own Putah Creek.

After years of collaborative restoration work along the creek, salmon began to return in significant numbers around 2014. This collaborative work between the local community, government organizations, and non-profits helped to build a thriving creek that now welcomes salmon in the thousands (as of 2025’s count-we got to over 2,100 salmon)!

Come celebrate their return on Saturday, November 7th, 2026! Enjoy live music, food trucks, and plenty of family friendly vendors!
To learn more about the event, please visit our events page (link in our bio!)

09/03/2026

Alex Rabidoux and Max Stevenson discuss the role of habitat restoration and salmon population recovery along Putah Creek.

Check out this video to learn more about this ongoing effort!

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06/12/2026

Get ready for summer this June by doing a little garden prep!
1. Keep your garden hydrated! Make sure you are watering at the right time of day. We recommend early in the morning or after sunset, before the heat of the day sets in. This allows plants to absorb more water.

2. Check your sprinklers or irrigation zones. Make sure your plants are getting all the water that they need to be healthy. A clogged drip emitter or malfunctioning sprinkler can mean death in the summer heat.

3. Are you over watering? Many people overwater their plants, especially in the summer when they think they aren’t getting enough. Your plants will thrive if they are getting just the right amount of water. Overwatering can lead to root rot and an all-together sad garden!

05/14/2026

In honor of , we’re celebrating the dedicated staff working behind the scenes to protect our water resources.

Did you know that we have staff regularly monitoring our water supply for highly invasive aquatic species? Our team continuously tests our water supply for the presence of golden mussels. This crucial work helps to safeguard Solano County’s water resources and critical water conveyance systems.

Pictured here is a Solano County Water Agency team member collecting water samples from Lake Berryessa.

03/25/2026

Decontaminations at Lake Solano will begin April 3rd!

Please check our website for more details or to schedule a reservation.

Click here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/d7392713

03/20/2026

We are hiring for the position of Water Conservation Intern!

This position focuses on the Water Efficient Landscape Rebate Program that works closely with the public. You will learn about native plants, sustainable landscaping, and water-wise best practices!

The position closes at the end of April.

To apply, visit: https://secure.onehcm.com/ta/SCWA.careers?CareersSearch

03/20/2026

Spring represents growth and renewal. Plants in dormancy begin to bloom again and animals begin to emerge from hibernation or begin their spring migrations.

Maybe your yard can use some renewal, too?
This spring, why not try something new and embrace a colorful California native garden instead?

Even though it is too late to have spring blooming natives, you can plant for summer and fall blooming plants.

Solano County Water Agency offers incentives of up to $1500 dollars and provides tools like plant guides and garden templates to help you!
Visit www.scwa2.com to learn more!

03/20/2026

This Fix-a-Leak Week take five minutes to track down leaks around your home. Look for drips and puddles under sinks and tub spouts indoors and hose bibbs outdoors—all indicate a leak that might just need tightening at the pipe joint.

Another great way to find leaks is to use a device that can help monitor water use, like a Flume device!

SCWA offers rebates for Flume devices to help you find and fix leaks!
*Not compatible with every city's water meters. Please check our website for more information.

03/19/2026

Spring is a time of change with rain subsiding and the temperatures rising. You know what else can use a change? Your irrigation cycle!

Get your irrigation system ready for the drier months ahead by updating your irrigation controller. If you have a manual controller, make sure to turn your irrigation system back on this spring.

Solano County temperatures quickly swing from brr to balmy.

If you’re ready for another change and looking to upgrade to a weather-based irrigation controller that helps schedule irrigation based on local weather conditions, then you can get 50% of the cost of purchase rebated. Solano County Water Agency offers rebates to the purchase of qualifying Water Sense labeled models. Visit www.scwa2.com to learn more!

03/16/2026

Did you know that outdoor irrigation leaks are some of the most common types of household leaks? Even a leak as small as the tip of a pen can waste about 6300 gallons of water per month!

Help find and fix leaks around your home this week by checking your irrigation system. Your irrigation system tends to run early in the morning before you are awake, making sneaky leaks hard to spot. Try running your irrigation system while you are present to check for broken or misting sprinklers, missing emitters, or pooling water. Don’t forget to check your garden hose, too!

Remember to check your water bill for unusual spikes in water use, which could indicate a leak in your system.

Another great way to check for leaks is to use a leak detection monitoring device. Leak detection devices help you monitor your water use and catch leaks right away! Solano County Water Agency offers rebates for qualifying products, such as a Flume device.