Last winter’s extreme storms notwithstanding, water remains scarce in this state. Between climate change and ongoing growth, California can’t afford to squander a single gallon. Yet in Orange County, a project that could increase water supply by 50 million potable gallons daily has been awaiting approval since 1998. There are pros and cons aplenty to […]
At the north end of Santa Monica Beach, there’s a fenced off 2-acre section that looks a bit unkempt. It’s an experiment in “re-wilding,” or restoring the beach to what it looked like before humans altered it. The pilot project, a partnership of The Bay Foundation and Santa Monica, could also help protect the city […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /KPBS by Erik Anderson Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
The San Diego County Water Authority hopes to recover more than $250 million in fees it says it was overcharged by the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District. Local water managers already won a lower court ruling. A judge found Metropolitan over-charged San Diego for water during a four-year period. Attorney Dan Purcell was hired by […]
The San Diego County Water Authority hopes to recover more than $250 million in fees it says it was overcharged by the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District. Local water managers already won a lower court ruling. A judge found Metropolitan over-charged San Diego for water during a four-year period. Attorney Dan Purcell was hired by […]
OPINION: Dithering Must End in California’s Too-Long Desalination Debate
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Bee Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination PlantLast winter’s extreme storms notwithstanding, water remains scarce in this state. Between climate change and ongoing growth, California can’t afford to squander a single gallon. Yet in Orange County, a project that could increase water supply by 50 million potable gallons daily has been awaiting approval since 1998. There are pros and cons aplenty to […]
‘Re-wilding’ a Santa Monica Beach to Protect Against Sea Level Rise
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /89.3 KPCC (Los Angeles)by Emily GuerinAt the north end of Santa Monica Beach, there’s a fenced off 2-acre section that looks a bit unkempt. It’s an experiment in “re-wilding,” or restoring the beach to what it looked like before humans altered it. The pilot project, a partnership of The Bay Foundation and Santa Monica, could also help protect the city […]
San Diego Water Rate Dispute Heads Back To Court
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS by Erik Anderson Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority hopes to recover more than $250 million in fees it says it was overcharged by the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District. Local water managers already won a lower court ruling. A judge found Metropolitan over-charged San Diego for water during a four-year period. Attorney Dan Purcell was hired by […]
San Diego Water Rate Dispute Heads Back To Court
/in San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /KPBSby Erik Anderson Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority hopes to recover more than $250 million in fees it says it was overcharged by the Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Water District. Local water managers already won a lower court ruling. A judge found Metropolitan over-charged San Diego for water during a four-year period. Attorney Dan Purcell was hired by […]