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 Authority Offers Homeowners $2.75 A Foot To Replace Grass Lawns
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Times of San Diegoby Chris Jennewein Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Diego County homeowners can receive $2.75 per square foot to replace their water-wasting turf lawns with sustainable landscaping under a new program in Southern California. The new Landscape Transformation Program was announced this week by both the San Diego County Water Authority and the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District. “Over the past few years, the water authority has helped foster sustainable […]
San Diego Program Offering Money To Remove Lawns Is Back, With Changes
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /KPBSby Matt Hoffman Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThis week the San Diego County Water Authority launched it’s popular landscape transformation program. In partnership with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the program gives people a rebate to remove their lawns. Residents can get up to $2.75 per square foot of grass they replace with sustainable landscaping. The offer is good for lawns up to 1,500 square […]
Ramona Scenery Subject Of Photo Contest Winners
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Ramona Home Journal Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority hosted its annual photo contest in May, entitled “Brought to You by Water.” The contest aimed to highlight the importance of safe and reliable water supplies, and water lovers from across the region put their photography skills to the test. The Water Authority received nearly 80 entries, which included […]
State Issues $500,000 Grant To Expand Air Monitoring Program Near Salton Sea
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Alena MaschkeThe Comite Civico del Valle, an organization providing services to disadvantaged communities in the Imperial Valley, has received a $500,000 grant from the California Air Resource Board to expand its air monitoring program. With the grant, the organization is planning to expand their network of air monitors to the eastern Coachella Valley by adding 15 […]