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Water Conservation Garden Names New Governing Board

Since 1999, the Water Conservation Garden has been managed by the Water Conservation Authority.

The New Year has brought a new governing board for the . The local organization Friends of the Water Conservation Garden, a group of dedicated community volunteers, has taken over the operations and governance after 11 years of guidance under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA).

Since 1999, the Water Conservation Garden has been managed successfully by the Water Conservation Authority, a JPA with the San Diego County Water Authority, , , Sweetwater Authority, the City of San Diego, and the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. 

Michael Grisdale is the new board President. Other board members include Richard Wright, retired SDSU professor; Eleanor Hugus, CEO of N.N. Jaeschke; Damian Esparza, principal and reserve specialist of Barrera & Co.; Chuck Hansen, VP of Community Relations for Viejas; Deanna Weeks, retired CEO of East County Economic Development Council; Darin Handley, VP for Market Growth for Wells Fargo; Brenda Martin, nursery manager for Cuyamaca College; and Mark Weston, general manager for .

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“The Garden staff members are delighted with the talents and dedication of our new governing board,” said executive director Marty Eberhardt.  “We believe that we can build on the superb foundation laid by the JPA, and, through our exhibits, classes, events and outreach programs, can serve as the educational epicenter for conservation in the landscape.”

The JPA continues to support the Garden financially, and collaborated with the Friends to create the new management agreement. Both entities believe this change is in the best interest of the ever-popular garden and will open many new opportunities for the Garden to grow.

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