Districts Make the Difference

Our #StudentVideoContest March 31 deadline is getting closer! With a grand prize of a $2000 scholarship, we're excited to see students' creativity on display featuring how #DistrictsMakeTheDifference. Learn more: districtsmakethedifference.org/video-contest

The Kennett Area Park Authority has launched a campaign to restore its WaterWorks complex with classrooms & visitor space. The park draws 170k visitors annually with walking trails, rec activities, community events & more. vista.today/2026/01/kennet… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #PA

North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington have already shared their stories. 📅 Last day to submit: March 31 Need some inspiration? Check out last year’s winners: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Hey students! 🎬 Want a chance to win a scholarship? Submit a video showing how special districts make a difference in your community! Students from Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico,

The Imperial Irrigation District @IIDatWork has completed its Gateway Substation upgrade in Calexico. The project adds capacity for about 4,000 homes, improves reliability and supports growth! Learn more: thedesertreview.com/news/iid-s-gat… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #CA

A veterinarian on scene reported the horse was in good condition after the rescue. 🐴 Read more: krcgtv.com/news/local/hor… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #MO

🚒 The Wellsville Fire Protection District led a dramatic rescue, saving a horse stuck deep in mud at a Montgomery County farm. Crews responded using a mini-trackhoe, winch and teamwork to free the animal. Several agencies assisted in the effort.

The project will upgrade treatment processes — including clarification, ozone disinfection and biologically active filtration — and is expected to be completed in 2028. Learn more: businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/mar/… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #FL

The @TampaBayWater has begun a $181 million expansion of its Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant in east Hillsborough County, increasing capacity by up to 12.5 million gallons per day.

The @RideUTA is encouraging riders to use the FAREPAY Card as part of its modernized fare system. 🚍The reloadable tap card allows riders to tap on and off vehicles and automatically receive daily and weekly fare capping! heraldextra.com/news/community… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #UT

A new treatment plant nearing completion is designed to eventually treat up to 3 million gallons per day, expanding service to residents and subdivisions as the system comes online. Learn more: star-telegram.com/news/state/tex… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #TX

The Midland County Utility District has completed a 100,000-gallon elevated water tower and two 2-million-gallon ground storage tanks. 💦 Four wells are producing about 500,000 gallons daily.

The @Westlands_Water is moving ahead with a solar farm covering 200 square miles and generating 21k megawatts — enough to power entire cities. Farmers facing water shortages see it as a way to keep farming viable.🌱 More: npr.org/2026/02/26/nx-… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #CA

Is your state on this list? If you’re a student with a story to tell about how special districts make a difference in your community, we want to hear from you! Learn more: districtsmakethedifference.org/video-contest #StudentVideoContest

"🎥 The videos are starting to roll in! We’ve received 2026 DMTD Student Video Contest submissions from students in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington!

West Slope Water District has begun replacing integrated water meter radios with elevated AMR radios to improve reliability and efficiency. The old technology, buried underground, often lost signal when filled with water waterworld.com/water-utility-… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #OR

Thanks to grants and donations — including an ambulance, portable radios, and hose and nozzle equipment — the Edison Fire Protection District strengthened staffing, training, and resources across many counties. Read more: koaa.com/news/local-new… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #CO

👏 Congratulations to @southcoastwater! 💧The agency has received the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies’ 2025 Gold Award for Exceptional Utility Performance — a national honor! Learn more: picketfencemedia.com/sanclementetim… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #CA

Congratulations to @ReWaGVL on earning the 2026 National Environmental Achievement Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its Experience ReWa internship program! Read more: whosonthemove.com/rewas-internsh… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #SC

The @ndcfems has received two grants from the Oregon Emergency Management State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment program to boost emergency response capabilities. 🚒 Learn more: kqennewsradio.com/2026/01/21/nor… #DistrictsMakeTheDifference #OR