List of environment-related awards received by Irvine Ranch Water District:
2022:
California Association of Sanitation Agencies, Project of the Year, Biosolids and Energy Recover Facility
Orange County Business Council, Sustainable and Green Development Award, IRWD Water Banking Program
National Association of Clean Water Agencies, et al., Utility of The Future award for recycled water (water reuse)
2019:
Society of Wetland Scientists, Wetland of Distinction Award for the San Joaquin Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, 2019 Emerald Award for Greenest Company
2018:
Orange County Business Council, Best Partnership Program, Energy Storage Project
2017:
American Society of Civil Engineers, Outstanding Environmental Project Award for Peters Canyon Channel Water Recapture
American Society of Civil Engineers, OC, Engineering Project of the Year, for Peters Canyon Channel Water Recapture
Association of California Cities, Orange County, Golden Hub of Innovation Award for Energy Storage Project
California Municipal Utilities Association, Best Energy Program Award for Energy Storage Project
2013:
S. Green Building Council LEED Certification, Sand Canyon Professional Center
2012:
Orange County Transportation Authority Rideshare Award
2009:
Rideshare Diamond Award, presented to IRWD by the Los Angeles Metro, Orange County Transportation Authority and Ventura County Transportation Commission, commending the District for its contribution to the improvement of air quality and relief of traffic congestion
2008:
California Manufacturers and Technology Association, 6th annual Flex Your Power Demand Responder Award
2007:
California Stormwater quality Association Research Project Award, Cienega Filtration Project
2003:
Association of California Water Agencies, Theodore Roosevelt Environmental Award
American Planning Association, Orange County, Award of Merit, San Diego Creek Watershed Natural Treatment System
2002:
Orange County Coastkeeper, National Treatment Plan for Urban Runoff
2001:
American Society of Civil Engineers Project Achievement Award, San Joaquin March Wetland Integration Project
2000:
Association of California Water Agencies, Theodore Roosevelt Environmental Award
