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Wildlife Rescues: Getting to Know the Boots on the Ground at Santee Lakes Feb 25, 2025

Whether it's a stranded baby bunny or a bird caught in fishing line, wildlife rescues happen from time to time at Santee Lakes. Today we're chatting with Lake Maintenance Program Lead, Ray Bach who is well known for helping hundreds of animals over the past 12 years. In this episode, we get a glimpse into his life at the park and what led to his passion for animals. He provides tips if you see a stranded animal and how he's prepping for an influx of baby animals this spring. Let's welcome Ray Bach to The Water Drop Podcast.

Winter Season at Santee Lakes Dec 20, 2024

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In this episode, we talk about what’s new at Santee Lakes for the winter season. Park and Recreation Operations Administrator, Shawna Fakhouri talks about stocking the lakes, camping including how to score a discount if you’re a local, and so much more!

Protecting Your Plumbing This Holiday Season Nov 14, 2024

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With the holidays around the corner, we're talking all things sewer pipelines in this episode. Padre Dam's Construction and Maintenance Crew Supervisor, Daniel Lockart explains what shouldn't go down the drain, the robotic cameras that are used to monitor sewer mains and also, the strangest thing that's been found and caused a sewer backup.

Landing a Job in the Water Industry Oct 02, 2024

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Are you looking to switch careers? Are you just entering into the workforce? Padre Dam's Director of Human Resources and Administrative Services, Lisa Sorce is on the podcast to talk about careers in the water industry. She delves into opportunities within our District and beyond, tips during the application process and what a career in this industry could look like for you.

Water Saving Rebates Sep 12, 2024

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Looking to revamp your yard or replace your toilet? Padre Dam's Communications Coordinator Emma Shea is on the podcast to share some helpful tips on how to save money on your next project!

The Summer Season at Santee Lakes Jun 28, 2024

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Do you enjoy fishing and being outdoors? Santee Lakes in East San Diego County is a popular spot for locals and visitors to enjoy nature and the park's seven lakes. We talk with Cory Kading, the Director of Park and Recreation about what's in store for the park this summer and what's the vision for the park moving forward.

Protecting Wildlife at Construction Sites May 17, 2024

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Ever wonder how wild animals are protected during construction projects? In this episode, we speak with Biologist, Katie Duffield of Helix Environmental Planning about this topic. She sheds light on her role with the East County Advanced Water Purification Program that's currently under construction in East San Diego County.

It's Not Wastewater Coming Straight to Your Tap Mar 28, 2024

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East San Diego County's water reuse project is under construction. The Director of the East County Advanced Water Purification Program, Mark Niemiec covers the benefits of the project and how it came to be. He also answers some social media questions from community members about the project.

Water: A Finite Resource Mar 01, 2024

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Want to hear about the biggest challenges in the water industry today? Why more and more agencies are taking recycled water and converting it into drinking water? Listen to this podcast episode!

Podcast Trailer Feb 05, 2024

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Welcome to The Water Drop, a podcast dedicated to all things water. Water is one of the earth’s most precious resources and virtually everything on our planet relies on it. Here at Padre Dam Municipal Water District, we have a wealth of knowledge to share. We’re going to dive into water saving tips and tricks, and speak to our in -house industry experts and beyond, about sustainability, trends and the future of water.

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