San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

CWA Provides PSAWR Eligibility Guidelines

/in , , /by /Fallbrook Village Newsby Joe Naiman Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

The San Diego County Water Authority approved a permanent Special Agricultural Water Rate program late last year but did not include any criteria. On Sept. 24, the SDCWA approved an ordinance adopting the program and setting eligibility criteria.

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Water District Approves Deal to Share Emergency Resources with the County

/in , , /by /Ramona Sentinelby Julie Gallant

The Ramona area will continue to receive backup support from the county of San Diego during fire and medical emergencies with approval of a mutual aid agreement that brings the area nearly $2.5 million in benefits over roughly five years. The Ramona Municipal Water District Board of Directors gave unanimous approval to the mutual aid […]

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Gov. Newsom Ousts Key Poseidon Desal Critic from Water Board Ahead of Project’s Approval

/in , , /by /Voice of OCby Brandon Pho

One of the most vocal critics of a controversial seawater desalting plant, proposed for the Huntington Beach coastline, will no longer be on the state’s local water board when it votes to approve the project later this year.

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Santa Barbara, Montecito Set to Make Historic 50 Year Water Deal Official

/in , , /by /KCLUby Lance Orozco

A South Coast community is celebrating a historic deal this week which will help lock in a reliable, drought-proof water supply for the next half century. The Montecito Water District is signing a 50 year water supply agreement with the City of Santa Barbara Wednesday. The water district is buying into the city’s desalination plant, […]

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