All these large storms moving quickly through California have brought enough rainwater that a noticeable change has come to many regions in the state: the Sierra snowpack is full of snow, reservoirs are mostly refilled, cities are experiencing record rainfall, and people are surfing on flooded streets. Yep, here’s some video of that.All kidding aside, the storm has revived the […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Press-Telegram (Long Beach)by Lauren Williams Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination Plant
Here’s an idea: Let’s use the ocean to create an endless supply of pure water, no matter how much rain and snow falls (or doesn’t) on California. If it sounds like something out of the future, consider: As of today, seven ocean desalination plants are under consideration along the coasts from Dana Point through Monterey […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /KPBSby Maureen Cavanaugh Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
The San Diego County Water Authority and other water managers across California are calling for regulators to end emergency drought rules. “It’s clear here in San Diego County that we are not in a drought emergency. We have adequate supplies to meet demand this year and actually for the next three years if it’s dry,” […]
After another round of heavy rains soaked parts of California, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency late Monday for several counties dealing with an estimated tens of million dollars in damage from flooding, erosion, and mud flows. The governor’s order cited the destruction to roads and highways from the so-called atmospheric river that […]
5 Questions About California’s Drought For Storm-Drenched State
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Luis GomezAll these large storms moving quickly through California have brought enough rainwater that a noticeable change has come to many regions in the state: the Sierra snowpack is full of snow, reservoirs are mostly refilled, cities are experiencing record rainfall, and people are surfing on flooded streets. Yep, here’s some video of that.All kidding aside, the storm has revived the […]
Desalination Is No Longer A Pipe Dream In Southern California
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Press-Telegram (Long Beach)by Lauren Williams Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination PlantHere’s an idea: Let’s use the ocean to create an endless supply of pure water, no matter how much rain and snow falls (or doesn’t) on California. If it sounds like something out of the future, consider: As of today, seven ocean desalination plants are under consideration along the coasts from Dana Point through Monterey […]
California Water Managers Want Emergency Drought Rules To End
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby Maureen Cavanaugh Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority and other water managers across California are calling for regulators to end emergency drought rules. “It’s clear here in San Diego County that we are not in a drought emergency. We have adequate supplies to meet demand this year and actually for the next three years if it’s dry,” […]
Gov. Brown Declares State Of Emergency After Storms Cause Flooding, Erosion, Highway Damage
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Hailey Branson-Potts and Matt HamiltonAfter another round of heavy rains soaked parts of California, Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency late Monday for several counties dealing with an estimated tens of million dollars in damage from flooding, erosion, and mud flows. The governor’s order cited the destruction to roads and highways from the so-called atmospheric river that […]