The valley that is home to the Salton Sea sits below sea level. It has been flooded and dried multiple times on a historical geological scale. The current lake was born of a construction accident that pierced an irrigation canal in 1905. The damage was not repaired for 18 months, allowing the low-lying area to […]
For nearly four years before federal and state environmental watchdogs descended on Camp Pendleton during a late June inspection, contractors had warned military leaders about apparently persistent problems with the base’s water system, according to newly released documents. Obtained under the federal Freedom of Information Act, the records were generated between 2014 and mid-2017 by […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Ramona Sentinel (As published by - The San Diego Union-Tribune)by Julie Gallant
On a 2-2 vote Jan. 9, a motion to change the start time of Ramona Municipal Water District Board meetings from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. failed. With board members Jim Hickle and Jeff Lawler in favor of a 6 p.m. start time and board members Thomas Ace and Bryan Wadlington opposed, there was not […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen Pearlman Quoted: Maureen Stapleton
Water is a top priority in California, and Cuyamaca College is hoping to help young women tap into a career in the field, offering tips and information at a daylong symposium on Thursday. “Women in Water: Exploring Career Pathways” is expected to draw nearly 100 high school students and an equal number of water industry […]
A Look At The Incredible Shrinking Salton Sea
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSThe valley that is home to the Salton Sea sits below sea level. It has been flooded and dried multiple times on a historical geological scale. The current lake was born of a construction accident that pierced an irrigation canal in 1905. The damage was not repaired for 18 months, allowing the low-lying area to […]
Internal Documents Reveal Camp Pendleton’s Water Woes Predated Summer Inspection by EPA
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneFor nearly four years before federal and state environmental watchdogs descended on Camp Pendleton during a late June inspection, contractors had warned military leaders about apparently persistent problems with the base’s water system, according to newly released documents. Obtained under the federal Freedom of Information Act, the records were generated between 2014 and mid-2017 by […]
Tie Vote Means No Time Change For Water Board
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Ramona Sentinel (As published by - The San Diego Union-Tribune)by Julie GallantOn a 2-2 vote Jan. 9, a motion to change the start time of Ramona Municipal Water District Board meetings from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. failed. With board members Jim Hickle and Jeff Lawler in favor of a 6 p.m. start time and board members Thomas Ace and Bryan Wadlington opposed, there was not […]
Careers For Women In The Water Field On Tap At Cuyamaca College
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Karen Pearlman Quoted: Maureen StapletonWater is a top priority in California, and Cuyamaca College is hoping to help young women tap into a career in the field, offering tips and information at a daylong symposium on Thursday. “Women in Water: Exploring Career Pathways” is expected to draw nearly 100 high school students and an equal number of water industry […]