San Diego County / Southern California
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
California’s Wet Year Means We Will Get Increased Water Deliveries
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Press Enterprise (Riverside)by Suzanne HurtCalifornia water suppliers pleaded with state water officials on Wednesday to end a statewide emergency water conservation regulation. Nearly half of the state is out of drought as much of Northern California has been socked with one of its wettest years in decades. Late Wednesday afternoon, the Department of Water Resources announced plans to increase […]
Strongest Storm In 6 Years To Bring Heavy Rain, Mountain Snow
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Fox 5 (San Diego, Calif.)by Mike WilleA series of Pacific storms will bring heavy rain, mountain snow and gusty wind to San Diego County starting later this week and extending through early next week. The first storm is expected to hit late Wednesday night, and gusty winds, rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms are expected. Predicted rainfall amounts range from […]
Is The Drought Over? Depends On Which One We’re Talking About
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry Rivard Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySouthern California’s drought emergency is over, but its overall drought may not be. It depends what you mean by “drought.” Rain caused flooding across the state and began refilling important water reservoirs last week. Big snows in the Rocky and Sierra mountains also seem to ensure Southern California’s two largest sources of drinking water – […]
Documentary Points To What Could Happen If Salton Sea Isn’t Restored
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby Maureen Cavanaugh and Brooke RuthWhen Gov. Jerry Brown released his proposed 2017-2018 budget last week, it didn’t include additional funding for the restoration of the Salton Sea. Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia represents the 56th district, which includes eastern Riverside and Imperial Counties. “On my end, you know, certainly disappointed that right out the gate there wasn’t a funding identified and […]