San Diego County / Southern California

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Poseidon’s Desalination Plan for Huntington Beach Delayed Again

/in , , /by /Orange County Registerby Martin Wisckol

After years of bureaucratic hurdles and increasing regulatory requirements, Poseidon Water was dealt yet another delay Friday, Aug. 7, in its pursuit of a controversial desalination plant in Huntington Beach.  The Regional Water Quality Control Board concluded three days of hearings on the project’s next permit by telling Poseidon it must return with a more […]

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Water Officials Push Back Decision on Huntington Beach Desal Project Yet Again

/in , /by /Voice of OCby Brandon Pho

State regional water officials have again delayed a decision on a controversial seawater desalination plant in Huntington Beach, instead placing further requirements on the project’s company to reckon with the facility’s anticipated environmental damage.

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Opinion: San Diego’s Iconic Beaches Deserve Our Support to End Plastic Pollution

/in , /by /Times of San Diegoby Lori Mendez

From our shared border with Mexico to our county’s northernmost point, with the Pacific Ocean as our backyard, San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches. Yet, there is something insidious happening.

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Local Congressional Delegation Introduce Border Water Restoration Act in House

/in , /by /KPBS-FM/TVby City News Service

Rep. Juan Vargas, D-San Diego, and other local Congress members introduced the Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act of 2020 Friday to address pollution along the U.S.-Mexico border and improve the water quality of both the Tijuana and New rivers.

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