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San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy To Host Volunteer Training

January 28, 2019/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Patch (Del Mar)by Susan C. Schena

Locals interested in making a difference in their communities may wish to attend an upcoming event designed to share ways to inspire and educate youth about the San Dieguito Watershed. The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy will hold the free volunteer training day, Saturday, March 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Del Mar Branch Library, 1309 Camino Del Mar, 92014. Such topics as water-quality testing, animal tracking and student/trail safety are on the agenda. The non-profit SDRVC preserves and protects resources of the San Dieguito River Valley through collaborative efforts to acquire lands, complete trails, restore habitats, establish educational programs, create interpretive centers, encourage recreation and mobilize public support.

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It Can Be Hard To Tell Where The Water Authority Ends And A Powerful Law Firm Begins

January 28, 2019/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Voice of San Diegoby Ry Rivard Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

Over the past two decades, the San Diego County Water Authority has paid $25 million to a single law firm. The firm, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, is known for its water law practice across the West. Locally, though, few people know of its influence.

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Rain Barrel Distribution Event Feb. 16: Barrels As Low As $25

January 28, 2019/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Times-Advocate (Escondido)

Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District (Rincon Water) invites you to a special one-day rain barrel distribution event on Saturday, February 16, from 9 a.m. to noon at 1920 North Iris Lane, Escondido. This event is co-hosted by Rincon Water, the Solana Center, the County of San Diego, the Garden, and the San Diego County Water Authority.

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These Key Players Could Decide The Fate Of The Colorado River Drought Deal

January 27, 2019/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Arizona Republic (Phoenix)by Ian James and Dustin Gardiner

Federal Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman has drawn a line in the sand for Arizona and other Western states: Finish a deal to take less water from the Colorado River by Thursday, or the federal government will be forced to step in and decide how to prevent reservoirs from falling to critical levels. With just four days until that deadline, many pieces have yet to fall into place for Arizona to finish its part of the agreement and join California and Nevada in endorsing the Drought Contingency Plan.

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Week Will Start Off Warm But Turn Cool, Maybe Rainy

January 27, 2019/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins

San Diego basked in summer-like weather on Sunday as a high pressure system sent the daytime high to 77 degrees, which is 12 degrees above average. But things are about to change.

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Body Found In San Vicente Reservoir During Search For Missing Kayaker

January 27, 2019/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /10 Newsby Mark Saunders, Rina Nakano, Maureen Sheeran

A body was found by San Diego authorities in Lakeside’s San Vicente Reservoir Saturday. San Diego Fire-Rescue Marine Safety Lt. Rich Stropky said it was an Asian or Hispanic man in his 50’s.

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Western States Near Deadline For Colorado River Drought Plan

January 27, 2019/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Associated Pressby Felicia Fonseca

Western states are watching with interest as Arizona comes up against a deadline to approve a plan to ensure a key reservoir doesn’t become unusable for the farmers, cities, tribes and developers that depend on it.

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Shasta Dam Project Sets Up Another Trump-California Showdown

January 27, 2019/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /KQED (San Francisco) by Craig Miller

The Trump administration is laying the groundwork to enlarge California’s biggest reservoir, the iconic Shasta Dam, north of Redding, by raising its height. It’s a saga that has dragged on for decades, along with the controversy surrounding it. But the latest chapter is likely to set the stage for another showdown between California and the Trump administration.

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Rounds Of Strong Winds To Blast Southern California In Final Days Of January

January 24, 2019/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Accuweather by Kristina Pydynowski

Residents of Southern California will endure another round of winds strong enough to cause power outages and travel disruptions during the final days of January. “While there will be gusty winds that can cause sporadic issues for residents and motorists through Friday (during the late-night and morning hours), winds are expected to ramp up at the start of the weekend,” according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Maggie Samuhel.

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January Storms Fill Up State’s Water Reserves

January 23, 2019/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

Storms swept through California in recent weeks, drenching striking teachers and blocking roads with debris flows in recent burn areas, but they weren’t all bad: The state’s reservoirs are healthy and full, a good sign for the water supply. Nearly all California reservoirs are at or above average levels. Overall, 580 billion gallons of water were added across the state since Jan. 1. Some major water sources, such as the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County and Lake Perris in Riverside County, are near capacity.

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