After two years of sitting empty, Silver Lake’s namesake and signature icon is being refilled. City officials cranked open the tower valves to begin refilling the Silver Lake Reservoir complex on Tuesday, nearly a year ahead of schedule. The 96-acre reservoir is expected to be fully refilled by the middle of June. Officials previously said […]
The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today authorized the Water Authority, in conjunction with the City of San Diego, to begin seeking detailed proposals for a potential energy storage facility at San Vicente Reservoir. The project could help ease pressure on electric grids by producing locally generated renewable energy on demand, and […]
California may be coming out of the drought, but LA’s water system is in dire need of fixing. Angelenos will soon be asked to pay more for their water and they must stay alert to ensure their money is being invested wisely and not wasted on projects for special interests. The Los Angeles Department of […]
/in San Diego County/by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union Tribuneby J. Harry Jones Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Runoff from big storms that soaked the region this winter have more than tripled the size of Lake Henshaw, meaning the Vista Irrigation District can cut back on its purchase of imported water — potentially saving the district and its customers big money down the line. The district owns the man-made lake near Warner Springs, […]
Water Begins To Flow Back Into Silver Lake Reservoir Complex
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times (As published by KTLA 5)After two years of sitting empty, Silver Lake’s namesake and signature icon is being refilled. City officials cranked open the tower valves to begin refilling the Silver Lake Reservoir complex on Tuesday, nearly a year ahead of schedule. The 96-acre reservoir is expected to be fully refilled by the middle of June. Officials previously said […]
Proposals Sought For Potential Energy Storage Facility After Successful Interest Solicitation
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /East County Magazine Quoted: Mark MuirThe San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors today authorized the Water Authority, in conjunction with the City of San Diego, to begin seeking detailed proposals for a potential energy storage facility at San Vicente Reservoir. The project could help ease pressure on electric grids by producing locally generated renewable energy on demand, and […]
To Fix LA’s Water, Garcetti Must Stop DWP’s Wasteful Water Tunnel Tax
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /City Watch (Los Angeles)by Brenna NortonCalifornia may be coming out of the drought, but LA’s water system is in dire need of fixing. Angelenos will soon be asked to pay more for their water and they must stay alert to ensure their money is being invested wisely and not wasted on projects for special interests. The Los Angeles Department of […]
Big Rains In Backcountry Means More Local Water For Vista
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union Tribuneby J. Harry Jones Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityRunoff from big storms that soaked the region this winter have more than tripled the size of Lake Henshaw, meaning the Vista Irrigation District can cut back on its purchase of imported water — potentially saving the district and its customers big money down the line. The district owns the man-made lake near Warner Springs, […]