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 […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Review Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Directors with the Santa Fe Irrigation District are mulling whether to impose a 9 percent rate increase on their customers in 2018, on the heels of 9 percent increases levied in 2016 and 2017. The proposed increase for 2018 is part of a three-year rate plan approved by the board in 2016. However, the board […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith and James DeHaven
Health officials in San Diego County said Monday they won’t be looking for hepatitis A in the San Diego River and that such an effort wouldn’t be a wise use of resources. The response comes after City Councilman David Alvarez sent out letters to regional water-quality researchers and Mayor Kevin Faulconer calling for testing in the watershed — which […]
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 […]
Water Board Members Balk at Proposed 9 Percent Rate Hike
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Review Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityDirectors with the Santa Fe Irrigation District are mulling whether to impose a 9 percent rate increase on their customers in 2018, on the heels of 9 percent increases levied in 2016 and 2017. The proposed increase for 2018 is part of a three-year rate plan approved by the board in 2016. However, the board […]
Environment Health Officials Say Testing San Diego River For Hep A Would Waste Resources
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith and James DeHavenHealth officials in San Diego County said Monday they won’t be looking for hepatitis A in the San Diego River and that such an effort wouldn’t be a wise use of resources. The response comes after City Councilman David Alvarez sent out letters to regional water-quality researchers and Mayor Kevin Faulconer calling for testing in the watershed — which […]