n the Anza-Borrego desert, where a puff of wind can leave you choking on peach-colored dirt, Andrea Taylor got straight to the point Tuesday when asked to describe the weather. “It’s hotter than hell,” said Taylor, who works in the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association office in Borrego Springs. “I think that’s the official statement.” The […]
Even though the County does not have a well-developed stormwater or management plan, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to place on the November ballot a $300 million parcel tax to fund the County’s efforts to prevent stormwater and urban runoff from polluting the LA River, the Santa Monica Bay, and our beaches […]
Three audits of the city of San Diego’s water department are expected to be released in coming days. Already, though, some members of the City Council are pushing for changes at the department, including the possible removal of top officials who struggled to send out accurate water bills and withheld information from the public and […]
Every day, millions of gallons of water flow through pipes across the Coachella Valley and pour out to nourish lawns, artificial lakes, farmlands and a total of 121 golf courses. This lush oasis in the desert owes its existence to groundwater pumped from the aquifer and an imported supply of water from the Colorado River. […]
Coping With The Heat Wave? No Sweat. Well, Some Sweat. But Things Could Be Worse
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary Robbins, Cliff Kapono and Rob Nikolewskin the Anza-Borrego desert, where a puff of wind can leave you choking on peach-colored dirt, Andrea Taylor got straight to the point Tuesday when asked to describe the weather. “It’s hotter than hell,” said Taylor, who works in the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association office in Borrego Springs. “I think that’s the official statement.” The […]
OPINION: Beware: LA County’s $300 Million Rain Tax Is A Blank Check!
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /City Watch Los Angelesby Jack HumphrevilleEven though the County does not have a well-developed stormwater or management plan, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to place on the November ballot a $300 million parcel tax to fund the County’s efforts to prevent stormwater and urban runoff from polluting the LA River, the Santa Monica Bay, and our beaches […]
Environment Report: ‘The Water Department Has Lost The Public’s Trust’
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice Of San Diegoby Ry RivardThree audits of the city of San Diego’s water department are expected to be released in coming days. Already, though, some members of the City Council are pushing for changes at the department, including the possible removal of top officials who struggled to send out accurate water bills and withheld information from the public and […]
Desert Residents Have Been Saving A Lot Of Water. Farms And Golf Courses, Not So Much
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Ian James and Evan WylogeEvery day, millions of gallons of water flow through pipes across the Coachella Valley and pour out to nourish lawns, artificial lakes, farmlands and a total of 121 golf courses. This lush oasis in the desert owes its existence to groundwater pumped from the aquifer and an imported supply of water from the Colorado River. […]