San Diego County / Southern California
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Tearing Out The Turf: 1 Million Square Feet Targeted For Removal
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkSan Diego County residents have targeted more than 1 million square feet of turf grass for replacement with WaterSmart landscaping through free landscape makeover classes sponsored by the San Diego County Water Authority over the past five years. While not all the targeted turf has actually been removed, post-class surveys show that many participants end […]
Contract Change Order Approved For Erosion Control Project
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Village News (Fallbrook) Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority approved a change order for their Moosa Canyon Erosion Control project. The CWA board approval Oct. 25, adds $351,000 to the contract amount and is the third change order associated with the dewatering system needed to address groundwater, which was encountered at a higher level than expected. The newest […]
Wild Santa Ana Winds Take A Toll — But Don’t Spread Wildfire In San Diego
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins, Rob Nikolewski and Karen KucherDowned trees. Closed schools. Dead power lines. Dust-choked freeways. Frayed nerves. Pinched sinuses. The arid Santa Ana winds made life miserable across San Diego County for a second straight day on Tuesday. But by mid-afternoon, the region had escaped what it fears most: a major wildfire. And that was seen as something of a miracle […]
When Will It Rain, Clearing Out Smoke, Cutting California Fire Risk?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Mercury News (San Jose)by Paul RogersFor the past week, California has been locked in a tense, daily mix of choking thick smoke and dangerously dry, windy fire-weather conditions. But an end might be around the corner. Meteorologists said Tuesday that two storm systems appear to be developing over the Pacific Ocean, with rain increasingly likely next week for most of […]