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IID Dedicates New Lloyd Allen Water Conservation Operational Reservoir

/in , /by /The Desert Review

The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors conducted a formal dedication of its newest water conservation and operational reservoir located just east of here on Wednesday, Oct. 11, named after longtime Division 3 Director Lloyd Allen.

The new reservoir is expected to help IID conserve 400 acre-feet of water a year and features a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. In addition, the operational reservoir aids the district’s popular On-Farm Efficiency Conservation Program by providing improved water delivery service and flexibility to growers and IID water delivery staff in the valley’s Northend.

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Helix Water District Demonstration Garden Wins Orchid Award

/in , , /by /Water News Network

Helix Water District received an Orchid Award for Landscape Architecture from the San Diego Architectural Foundation at its 2023 annual Orchids and Onions architecture and design awards gala on October 5. The Orchid Award went to the district for its WaterSmart Demonstration Garden.

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Expect to See Solar Panels Along San Diego Highways Per One of the Energy Bills Newsom Has Signed Into Law

/in , , /by /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Rob Nikolewski

Within a couple of years, drivers in San Diego County can expect to see solar panels along the highway.

That’s the plan for Senate Bill 49, one of a number of energy-related legislation Sacramento lawmakers passed and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law.

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Eden Brukman is San Diego County’s New Chief Sustainability Officer

/in , , /by /Water News Networkby San Diego County

Eden Brukman is the new chief of the San Diego County Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice (OSEJ). In addition to her unbridled passion for service and helping others, Brukman brings more than two decades of sustainability leadership experience to the role.

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Water Conservation Reservoir Named After Imperial Irrigation District Member

/in , /by /KYMA, KECYby Karina Bazarte

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) dedicated and named a new water conservation and operational reservoir for Lloyd Allen.

The Lloyd Allen Water Conservation Operational Reservoir is located east of Calipatria and will conserve 400 acre-feet of water annually and provide water operational flexibility to local growers.

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Environment Report: The Fist Bump Seen ‘Round Politifest

/in , , /by /Voice of San Diego by MacKenzie Elmer Quoted: San Diego County Water Authority

The San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California have traditionally bumped heads on many fronts – particularly over the cost of transporting Colorado River water to San Diego. But their new leaders quite literally bumped fists on our Politifest stage – a universal gesture of respect, approval, maybe even agreement?

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Lake Jennings 2023 Spring Photo Contest Winners Announced

/in , , /by /Water News Network

Scenic views, beautiful birds, and unusual weather are all featured in the winning photos in the Lake Jennings 2023 Photo Contest. The contest is held annually by the Helix Water District.

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San Diego’s Guide to Water District Separation

/in , , /by /Axiosby Andrew Keatts Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

The farming communities covered by the Rainbow Municipal Water District and Fallbrook Public Utilities District got permission in July to separate from the San Diego County Water Authority, the agency that buys water on behalf of the region and sells it to individual agencies. Now, voters in those two districts must approve the divorce.

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Nearly 600,000 Ballots Mailed for Nov. 7 Special Election

/in , , /by /KPBS-FM/TVby City News Service Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

Nearly 600,000 ballots are on their way to registered voters in the 4th Supervisorial District, City of Chula Vista, Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Municipal Water District for the Nov. 7 special election, the county registrar’s office announced today.

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San Diego Ranked ‘Greenest’ City in the U.S. Thanks to Clean Energy, Environment Policies

/in , /by /Times of San Diego by Chris Jennewein

San Diego was ranked the “greenest” city in the United States, thanks largely to clean energy sources and environmentally friendly policies, in a new study by WalletHub.

The Miami-based personal finance website compared the 100 largest cities using 28 indicators ranging from greenhouse-gas emissions per capita, green job opportunities and public transit to organic farms, bike lanes and air quality.

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