President Trump stepped up his attack on federal environmental protections Tuesday, issuing an order directing his administration to begin the long process of rolling back sweeping clean water rules that were enacted by his predecessor. The order directing the Environmental Protection Agency to set about dismantling the Waters of the United States rule takes aim […]
It’s been about 13 years since San Diego received as much rain as it recorded on Monday, when the region was clobbered by an unexpectedly large storm. San Diego International Airport recorded 2.34” of rain on Monday — a figure that’s higher than the 2.19” that the city averages for the entire month of February. The National Weather […]
The Lower Otay Reservoir spilled over its dam today for the first time in six years because of Monday’s heavy rainfall, the city of San Diego reported today. The reservoir crested and began to spill into the Otay River Valley, but no downstream danger was anticipated, city spokeswoman Alma Rife said. “The reservoir serves as […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
The emergency that unfolded recently at Oroville Dam in Northern California poses no immediate or projected impact to water supplies in San Diego County. Voice of San Diego’s story on the crisis, though, states that “we could lose a significant chunk of our water supply, perhaps even 20-25 percent.” Low winter water demand, significant water […]
Trump Directs EPA To Begin Dismantling Clean Water Rule
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Evan HalperPresident Trump stepped up his attack on federal environmental protections Tuesday, issuing an order directing his administration to begin the long process of rolling back sweeping clean water rules that were enacted by his predecessor. The order directing the Environmental Protection Agency to set about dismantling the Waters of the United States rule takes aim […]
Monday’s Storm Produced Heaviest Rain In San Diego In 13 Years
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsIt’s been about 13 years since San Diego received as much rain as it recorded on Monday, when the region was clobbered by an unexpectedly large storm. San Diego International Airport recorded 2.34” of rain on Monday — a figure that’s higher than the 2.19” that the city averages for the entire month of February. The National Weather […]
Otay Reservoir Spills Over Its Dam
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSThe Lower Otay Reservoir spilled over its dam today for the first time in six years because of Monday’s heavy rainfall, the city of San Diego reported today. The reservoir crested and began to spill into the Otay River Valley, but no downstream danger was anticipated, city spokeswoman Alma Rife said. “The reservoir serves as […]
OPINION: There’s No Risk to San Diego From the Oroville Dam Disaster
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe emergency that unfolded recently at Oroville Dam in Northern California poses no immediate or projected impact to water supplies in San Diego County. Voice of San Diego’s story on the crisis, though, states that “we could lose a significant chunk of our water supply, perhaps even 20-25 percent.” Low winter water demand, significant water […]