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Golden mussels are becoming a growing threat to water systems across California, including right here in the communities we serve.

These rapidly spreading invasive species can clog pipes, damage infrastructure, and disrupt water delivery, leading to costly impacts and putting local agriculture and livelihoods at risk.

Thank you to Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom for raising the alarm and pushing for immediate state action to protect our water supply before this threat spreads further.

Read more about her call to action here: https://loom.ly/xsmCuqg.

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor those who gave everything for our country. 🇺🇸

As a reminder, our offices are closed in observance of the holiday. We look forward to serving you again tomorrow.

The SSJID Board of Directors meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.

To find Board meeting agendas and minutes, visit ssjid.gov.

Happy Drinking Water Week 💧

Clean, safe drinking water is one of the most reliable services you have, and it doesn’t happen by accident. It takes constant testing, careful treatment, and dedicated professionals making sure high standards are met every single day.

Join us this week in recognizing the importance of drinking water and the people who make it possible.

SSJID water keeps our communities, farms, and local economy running.

May is Water Awareness Month in California, and it’s a great time to think about how small changes at home can help protect our water supply for the seasons ahead.

Looking for a place to start? Try a few simple habits:
• Check for and repair leaks regularly
• Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth
• Only run your dishwasher and washing machine with full loads
• Water plants during early morning or evening hours

💧 Every drop matters, and it all adds up. Together, we can make a difference!

Right here in Manteca, the Community Garden is growing more than just fruits and vegetables. It’s creating space for neighbors to connect, learn, and take part in something that gives back to the community.

SSJID is committed to efforts like this that bring people together around local, sustainable food and shared spaces. Whether you have a green thumb or you’re just getting started, there’s a place for you to dig in and be part of it.

Learn more about how to get involved: https://loom.ly/3T_l87s.

Happy Arbor Day!

Across our region, trees are part of everyday life, from orchard rows that support local agriculture to the trees that shade our neighborhoods and parks.

At SSJID, water plays an important role in helping those trees grow and thrive. It’s one of the many ways our work connects to the communities we serve.

Learn more at www.ssjid.gov.

In the heart of our community, farming is more than a livelihood. It is how fresh, local food makes its way from our fields to our families.

This National Garden Month, we are grateful to support programs like Garden Joy’s Farm to School Recipe Kits. Each month, 150 local students take home a kit filled with organic produce grown at Garden Joy and sourced from partners like Ratto Bros., along with everything they need to cook a healthy meal with their families.

Behind every ingredient is the water that makes it possible. SSJID is proud to support the farmers who help nourish our community, from the field to the kitchen table.

To learn more, visit: https://loom.ly/QawjqkI.