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California Eyes More Sacramento River Water For Fish, Less For Farms, Cities

/in /by /The Sacramento Beeby Ryan Sabalow and Dale Kasler

Signaling a cutback in water supplies for farming and cities, California regulators on Wednesday issued a new scientific analysis that proposes overhauling the management of the Sacramento River and devoting more water to Northern California’s dwindling fish populations.The State Water Resources Control Board, in a widely anticipated report crafted by its staff, said it’s considering allowing much more of the flow from the Sacramento River and its tributaries to wash out into the ocean.The board avoided issuing a specific recommendation on how much additional water should go to fish.

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Study recommends water rate increase for Carlsbad

/in /by /The Coast News Groupby Steve Puterski

A recent study is recommending a water rate increase for users within the Carlsbad Municipal Water District.

The cost of service study is requesting the CMWD fall in line with industry standards for its revenue, which consists of 30 percent from fixed rate funds and 70 percent of rate per unit of water used. Currently, the city collects 27 percent from fixed rates and 73 percent from rate per unit.

A public hearing will be held Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive. CMWD customers have until Nov. 29 to submit protest letters.

If approved, rates would increase by about $5 per month, according to the city.

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Homeowners Can Apply For Grants To Change Landscaping

/in /by /NBC San Diegoby R. Stickney Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

If you’re a homeowner who wants to convert your lawn into a landscape that will use less water, you may be eligible for a rebate through the San Diego County Water Authority. The agency is accepting applications for rebates using $1.1 million in grants from the Department of Water Resources. Homeowners can apply to receive up to $1.75 per square foot toward projects that would change grass or other turf areas for more water-efficient landscaping. Eligible projects can be as large as 500 to 3,000 square feet but must currently have turf and irrigation systems.

 

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County Offers New Incentive For Turf Rebate Program

/in /by /Fox5 San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

New financial incentives are available for homeowners who want to replace water-hungry lawns with more efficient landscaping, the San Diego County Water Authority announced Wednesday. The agency has $500,000 available from grants awarded by the state Department of Water Resources, and an upcoming grant is expected to add another $600,000. Qualified applicants can receive up to $1.75 per square foot toward eligible project costs for upgrading 500 to 3,000 square feet of existing turf areas, according to the Water Authority. Funding for incentives is limited, and will be reserved for completed and approved applications on a first-come, first-served basis.

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