A new invasive weed that can grow into a dense mat, choking off most other plants, has gained its first North American foothold in Carlsbad and is threatening to spread across the Southwest with seeds that can travel on clothes, boots and tires. Ward’s weed, a native of the Mediterranean region and Western Asia, has […]
Ventura policymakers on Monday will get a primer on a law that requires local agencies to consider a project’s environmental impact. The California Environmental Quality Act — or CEQA, as it’s commonly called — was enacted in 1970. It mandates that a project not be approved if there are ways to lessen the environment effects […]
The Helix Water District honored student photographers for their award-winning photos in the agency’s annual high school photo competition. Winners were recognized during a special board meeting on March 20, 2019. Seventy-four students from four schools entered the competition with photos depicting the theme ‘Water in Everyday Life,’ illustrating the importance and beauty of water. […]
Eastern Municipal Water District customers are eligible to receive $2 per square foot when they remove grass at their homes and businesses after regional funding opportunities were recently doubled. The popular turf removal program funded by The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California – of which EMWD is a member agency – began providing funding […]
New Invasive Species Found In Carlsbad, Threatens To Spread Across Southwest
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Phil DiehlA new invasive weed that can grow into a dense mat, choking off most other plants, has gained its first North American foothold in Carlsbad and is threatening to spread across the Southwest with seeds that can travel on clothes, boots and tires. Ward’s weed, a native of the Mediterranean region and Western Asia, has […]
As Two Big Ventura Projects Make Their Way Up, The City Council Will Get A CEQA Primer
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ventura County Starby Arlene MartinezVentura policymakers on Monday will get a primer on a law that requires local agencies to consider a project’s environmental impact. The California Environmental Quality Act — or CEQA, as it’s commonly called — was enacted in 1970. It mandates that a project not be approved if there are ways to lessen the environment effects […]
Photographers Capture ‘Water in Everyday Life’
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe Helix Water District honored student photographers for their award-winning photos in the agency’s annual high school photo competition. Winners were recognized during a special board meeting on March 20, 2019. Seventy-four students from four schools entered the competition with photos depicting the theme ‘Water in Everyday Life,’ illustrating the importance and beauty of water. […]
Turf Removal Funding Increased To $2 Per Square Foot
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley News (Fallbrook, Calif.)Eastern Municipal Water District customers are eligible to receive $2 per square foot when they remove grass at their homes and businesses after regional funding opportunities were recently doubled. The popular turf removal program funded by The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California – of which EMWD is a member agency – began providing funding […]