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Oceanside’s Landscape Management Balances Beauty and Water Conservation

/in , /by /Western Cityby Carolina Alban-Stoughton

Thousands of visitors descend on the beautiful city of Oceanside every week. They are in town to hit the beach, swim or surf, go boating or fishing, and visit the historic Mission San Luis Rey. They come in such numbers that Oceanside’s population can swell from just over 170,000 to nearly 200,000.

All these visitors bring a huge benefit to the local economy. Beautifying the local landscape makes sense for both the well-being of local residents and the increased attractiveness for visitors.

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Here’s How Much Rain Fell in 45 San Diego County Communities Through 5 a.m. Tuesday

/in , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins

The Canadian storm that arrived late Sunday night and moved out early Tuesday left significant rain across San Diego County. Here are the totals for 45 local communities, through 5 a.m. Tuesday. The final snowfall totals aren’t in yet.

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San Diego Can Expect More Water After Recent Rains

/in , /by /Patchby Rachel Barnes and Emily Rahhal

Recent rains could mean a more flexible water budget for San Diego as state authorities announced increased water deliveries throughout California.

The state will allocate additional water deliveries to some 29 public water agencies, delivering 30 percent of requested water supplies after initially projecting only five percent delivery.

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Saving San Diego’s Rain for a Non-Rainy Day

/in , , /by /NBC 7 San Diegoby Joe Little Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

“I love the rain,” the Encinitas woman said as she walked through her backyard. “Anytime it rains I get excited about my plants.”

Robin Reid-Anderson has dedicated years to creating a backyard that’s sustainable in San Diego’s dry Mediterranean environment.

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Water Authority Board Welcomes Seven New Directors

/in , , /by /The Vista Press Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors welcomed seven new members from across the region at its first regular Board meeting of the year on January 26, expanding the agency’s leadership and policy making skills during a critical period for water in the West.

Each of the Water Authority’s 24 retail member agencies are represented by at least one member of the 36-member Board of Directors, which sets the Water Authority’s strategic direction.

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Local Water Agencies Allocated More Water

/in , /by /The Malibu Timesby Judy Abel

The latest rain storms have made a dent in filling reservoirs prompting the State Water Project to allocate more water to local agencies. Deliveries from northern California could increase to 30-percent, up from just 5-percent in recent months when reservoirs were near deadpool conditions. Officials emphasize the drought though is not over.

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Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside Reps Begin Terms on Regional Water Board

/in , , /by /North Coast Current Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

Encinitas, Carlsbad and Oceanside representatives on the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors are among seven new members who participated in their first formal meeting Jan. 26.

Encinitas Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes, Carlsbad Councilwoman Teresa Acosta and Oceanside Water Utilities Director Lindsay Leahy are part of the Water Authority’s 24 retail member agencies, which are represented by at least one member of the 36-member Board of Directors, according to a Jan. 27 agency news release.

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Sweetwater Authority Captures More Than 1 Billion Gallons of Rain From Recent Storms

/in , , /by /NBC San Diegoby Joe Little

The rain in December and January is still paying off for 200,000 South Bay residents.

The Sweetwater Authority, which provides water to customers in Western Chula Vista, Bonita, and National City, just opened a massive valve in the Loveland Dam Thursday to send water to the Sweetwater Reservoir for the second time in two months.

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Water Authority Welcomes New MWD Board Chair Adán Ortega

/in , , /by /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today welcomed Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board Chair Adán Ortega, Jr. by hosting a reception for him to meet San Diego County’s community, civic and business leaders.

Ortega took the helm of  MWD’s Board on January 10 as the first Latino chair in the district’s 95-year history. In a presentation during the Water Authority’s formal Board meeting, Ortega focused on shared challenges and opportunities the two water wholesalers face in the era of climate change.

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Sweetwater Authority 2023 Student Photo Contest Open

/in , , /by /Water News Network

The 15th annual Sweetwater Authority High School Photo Contest is now open for entries. The contest showcases and celebrates how safe, reliable water service supports our daily lives through photography. The theme for the 2023 contest is “Water In Daily Life.”

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