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.
Water Officials Take Records Dispute To State Supreme Court
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Jeff McDonald Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Diego County water officials have long been at odds with their counterparts in Los Angeles, who control millions of gallons imported every day into the southwest corner of California. But a new dispute has broken out between the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and its member agency, the San Diego County Water Authority […]
OPINION: The More We Drink, The Thirstier We Get
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Santa Monica MirrorThirst, according to Merriam-Webster: “a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat associated with a desire for liquids.” We’re getting thirstier. A year ago our colleague Thane Roberts pointed out that between 2005 and 2013 the City’s commercial sector increased its water consumption enormously, while the residential sector reduced its overall use–even while the city’s […]
OPINION: How Prop 3 Helps Ensure California’s Water Future
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Timothy QuinnAt no other time in California’s history have its citizens faced such a complex array of extremes affecting the quality and resiliency of our water supply. But if you’re an optimist like me, you can recognize that 2018 gives us an ideal opportunity to make a significant impact, overcome challenges and ensure the best chance […]
OPINION: Vote No On Proposition 3: A Special Interest Giveaway
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Peter AndersenProposition 3 is a special interest giveaway of nearly $8.9 billion to water districts and agribusiness, and provides little or no benefit to San Diego. It was crafted behind the scenes by special interests without input from the public or the Legislature. This measure makes us all pay for specific water districts and for agribusinesses. […]