Thunderstorms that raked a wide area of Southern California this week have raised the thought of an actual rainy season. And, officials are raising the chance of flash flooding this winter. Five years of drought conditions have exacerbated wildfires across the state. Rain is beginning to fall on fire burn scars, making these areas prone […]
The San Diego City Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider certifying an environmental impact report for the city’s nearly $3 billion plan to recycle wastewater into drinking water, and approve the plan itself. The EIR received unanimous backing from the council’s Environment Committee two weeks ago. Supporters of the so-called “Pure Water San Diego” program […]
Directors of the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) unanimously voted to oppose Prop. 53, which would significantly limit local control of major projects and would hinder recovery and repair projects after natural disasters or other emergencies. “Proposition 53 is not just bad public policy, it’s dangerous,” MWDOC President Wayne Osborne said after the […]
The San Diego City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to certify an environmental impact report for the city’s nearly $3 billion plan to recycle wastewater into drinking water, and approved the plan itself. Supporters of the so-called “Pure Water San Diego” program say it will provide residents and businesses with a stable, local supply of potable […]
Storms May Be Forerunners Of Real Rainy Season
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Inland News Today (Riverside)Thunderstorms that raked a wide area of Southern California this week have raised the thought of an actual rainy season. And, officials are raising the chance of flash flooding this winter. Five years of drought conditions have exacerbated wildfires across the state. Rain is beginning to fall on fire burn scars, making these areas prone […]
San Diego City Council Considers $3B Plan To Recycle Wastewater Into Drinking Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC 10 News Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination PlantThe San Diego City Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider certifying an environmental impact report for the city’s nearly $3 billion plan to recycle wastewater into drinking water, and approve the plan itself. The EIR received unanimous backing from the council’s Environment Committee two weeks ago. Supporters of the so-called “Pure Water San Diego” program […]
Municipal Water District of OC Opposes Prop. 53
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of Orange CountyDirectors of the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) unanimously voted to oppose Prop. 53, which would significantly limit local control of major projects and would hinder recovery and repair projects after natural disasters or other emergencies. “Proposition 53 is not just bad public policy, it’s dangerous,” MWDOC President Wayne Osborne said after the […]
San Diego City Council Approves Recycled Water Plan
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS Mentioned: Carlsbad Desalination PlantThe San Diego City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to certify an environmental impact report for the city’s nearly $3 billion plan to recycle wastewater into drinking water, and approved the plan itself. Supporters of the so-called “Pure Water San Diego” program say it will provide residents and businesses with a stable, local supply of potable […]