Tucked between the corporate offices and condos of Kearny Mesa, a new model of next-generation landscape practices has sprouted at the headquarters of the San Diego County Water Authority — an oasis brimming with graffiti star clusters, Dallas red lantana, Santa Barbara daisies and dozens of other plant varieties arranged artfully between pavers, mulch and […]
Nancy Johnson has lived near the Salton Sea her entire life. Her grandparents originally moved to the area at the behest of their doctors, who said the hot, dry desert was the perfect antidote for their emphysema. Now, as the principal of Westmorland Union Elementary School, Johnson faces an entirely different set of circumstances. She’s […]
After several hours of confusion over the Trump administration’s position on a massive water delivery project, the Interior Department said Wednesday it would continue to work with the state on California WaterFix. Russell Newell, the department’s deputy communications director, told the Associated Press: “The Trump administration did not fund the project and chose to not […]
The City of San Diego has awarded a $50,000 grant to Blue Tech trade group The Maritime Alliance to fund a new incubator for start-ups working on ocean and water-based technologies. Mayor Kevin Faulconer said the grant aims to bolster the region as a hub for Blue Tech innovation. “This new business incubator is going […]
Water Authority’s Garden Displays Sustainable Landscapes
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneTucked between the corporate offices and condos of Kearny Mesa, a new model of next-generation landscape practices has sprouted at the headquarters of the San Diego County Water Authority — an oasis brimming with graffiti star clusters, Dallas red lantana, Santa Barbara daisies and dozens of other plant varieties arranged artfully between pavers, mulch and […]
Salton Sea Communities “No Longer a Good Place to Live” for Those with Respiratory Issues
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)Nancy Johnson has lived near the Salton Sea her entire life. Her grandparents originally moved to the area at the behest of their doctors, who said the hot, dry desert was the perfect antidote for their emphysema. Now, as the principal of Westmorland Union Elementary School, Johnson faces an entirely different set of circumstances. She’s […]
Interior Department Clarifies, Says It Will Continue To Work On Delta Tunnels Project
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles TimesAfter several hours of confusion over the Trump administration’s position on a massive water delivery project, the Interior Department said Wednesday it would continue to work with the state on California WaterFix. Russell Newell, the department’s deputy communications director, told the Associated Press: “The Trump administration did not fund the project and chose to not […]
San Diego Pledges $50K for Blue Tech Start-Up Incubator
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneThe City of San Diego has awarded a $50,000 grant to Blue Tech trade group The Maritime Alliance to fund a new incubator for start-ups working on ocean and water-based technologies. Mayor Kevin Faulconer said the grant aims to bolster the region as a hub for Blue Tech innovation. “This new business incubator is going […]