Atmospheric river events in late January and in February have significantly increased snowpack in the Sierra Nevada and the Rocky Mountains, key sources of water supply for the state and San Diego County. “We’re thrilled by the amount of precipitation – rain and snow – in San Diego County, the Sierra and the Rockies,” said […]
With a Monday deadline looming, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has offered to break an impasse on a seven-state Colorado River drought contingency package by contributing necessary water from its own reserves on behalf of the Imperial Irrigation District. It’s not help that IID is seeking, but Metropolitan general manager Jeffrey Kightlinger said he had […]
Ten years ago, the state and region were facing a water crisis — snowpack levels were below normal and water restrictions were in place. Thinking outside the box, the Water Authority sweetened its conservation outreach efforts by partnering with the San Diego-Imperial Council of the Girl Scouts to distribute water conservation tip sheets across the […]
The tail of the storm that’s been dropping heavy rain and snow in Northern California will slump into the southern part of the state on Wednesday. But the National Weather Service says the system will mostly — or entirely — bypass San Diego County. Forecasters say it appears that only a few hundredths of an […]
Atmospheric Rivers Benefit State, Regional Water Supply
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkAtmospheric river events in late January and in February have significantly increased snowpack in the Sierra Nevada and the Rocky Mountains, key sources of water supply for the state and San Diego County. “We’re thrilled by the amount of precipitation – rain and snow – in San Diego County, the Sierra and the Rockies,” said […]
LA Offers To Supply Water Instead Of IID To Get Colorado River Drought Plan Across The Finish Line
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Janet WilsonWith a Monday deadline looming, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has offered to break an impasse on a seven-state Colorado River drought contingency package by contributing necessary water from its own reserves on behalf of the Imperial Irrigation District. It’s not help that IID is seeking, but Metropolitan general manager Jeffrey Kightlinger said he had […]
2009: Taking A Bite Out Of Water Use
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkTen years ago, the state and region were facing a water crisis — snowpack levels were below normal and water restrictions were in place. Thinking outside the box, the Water Authority sweetened its conservation outreach efforts by partnering with the San Diego-Imperial Council of the Girl Scouts to distribute water conservation tip sheets across the […]
Storm Will Bypass San Diego Wednesday, But Second System Could Bring Rain Saturday
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsThe tail of the storm that’s been dropping heavy rain and snow in Northern California will slump into the southern part of the state on Wednesday. But the National Weather Service says the system will mostly — or entirely — bypass San Diego County. Forecasters say it appears that only a few hundredths of an […]