VIDEO CONTEST CHALLENGES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - English and Spanish video submissions are due March 6, 2020    11/25/2019 12:27 PM
The Santa Barbara County Water Agency is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 21st Annual WaterWise High School Video Contest.
Keep Your Blue Bin Clean on America Recycles Day    11/15/2019 9:56 AM
There's no better time to do a quick check-up on your blue bin than America Recycles Day on November 15. Recycling markets have changed quite a bit lately, so what you may have put in your bin earlier this year might not be recyclable now.
Instructor Recruitment for Green Gardening and Landscaping Class at Allan Hancock College    11/4/2019 10:05 AM
Provide valuable training on resource-efficient landscaping practices to gardeners, landscapers, and landscape workers
The County and Goleta Union School District Address Food Waste    10/29/2019 12:44 PM
In a partnership between the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department and Goleta Union School District (GUSD), nine elementary schools have successfully implemented food share and food scraps composting programs.
The County and Goleta Union School District Address Food Waste(1)    10/29/2019 12:44 PM
In a partnership between the Santa Barbara County Public Works Department and Goleta Union School District (GUSD), nine elementary schools have successfully implemented food share and food scraps composting programs.
BE AWARE, BE PREPARED, AND TAKE ACTION DURING FLOOD PREPAREDNESS WEEK    10/17/2019 10:38 AM
Oct. 19-26, 2019 is California Flood Preparedness Week. Recent wildfires have increased the potential for emergencies, which is why it is essential to be aware, be prepared, and take action.
COUNTY MOVES FORWARD WITH MONTECITO FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS    8/30/2019 2:35 PM
Public Works plans include improved flood control structures, debris nets, and a new basin.
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON ASHLEY ROAD BRIDGE    8/5/2019 2:18 PM
Santa Barbara County Public Works began work on the Ashley Road Bridge replacement located between East Mountain Drive and Sycamore Canyon Road.
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON ASHLEY ROAD BRIDGE(1)    8/5/2019 2:18 PM
Santa Barbara County Public Works began work on the Ashley Road Bridge replacement located between East Mountain Drive and Sycamore Canyon Road.
LOCAL ROAD CONSTRUCTION USES RECYCLED TIRES    8/2/2019 10:56 AM
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School Wins the 20th Annual Santa Barbara County WaterWise High School Video Contest    5/10/2019 8:15 AM
The Santa Barbara County Water Agency is pleased to announce the winners of the 20th Annual WaterWise High School Video Contest. In total, 51 students from seven schools throughout the county submitted 16 videos.
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK    4/26/2019 11:00 AM
Santa Barbara County will begin road rehabilitation projects at various locations beginning this month and, weather permitting, ending in June.
COUNTY PROVIDES FREE MULCH FOR YOUR GARDEN    4/12/2019 8:24 AM
The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department can help residents save money and improve the environment through the Backyard Composting Program. The County offers countywide public workshops to help residents learn how to compost in their own backyard.
Your Vote Counts in the County's 20th Annual WaterWise High School Video Contest    3/28/2019 2:49 PM
The Santa Barbara County Water Agency is pleased to announce that voting is underway for the 20th Annual WaterWise High School Video Contest's "People's Choice Award." The contest challenged students throughout Santa Barbara County to produce fun, creative 30-second videos that reinforce the importance of water conservation in our community.
ONGOING OPERATIONS TO CLEAR DEBRIS BASINS CONTINUE IN RESPONSE TO RECENT WINTER STORMS    2/18/2019 12:36 PM
The Santa Barbara County watersheds impacted by the Thomas Fire have not fully recovered and remain vulnerable to increased runoff. Winter storms continue to produce a significant amount of rocks and sediment into the debris basins above Montecito and Carpinteria.