/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /San Diego Business Journalby Mark Muir Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is mounting a major PR campaign in San Diego County – including an Oct.3 commentary in the SDBJ – based on its assertion that “we need California WaterFix” to ensure a reliable water supply for Southern California. This advocacy effort is being conducted by MWD staff and consultants […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Andrew Kleske Mentioned: Mark Muir
An article “State eyes new water rules as users cut back less” (Oct. 16) reports new rules are being considered as voluntary conservation isn’t working. What does the state expect when it relaxed rules on conservation in June? The time to conserve is when you have something to conserve.
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Seaside Courier (Encinitas)by Mark Muir Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
After serving for the last two years as the vice chair of the Water Authority’s board of directors, I am eagerly anticipating the next two years as chair after the board elected me to that position on Sept. 22. The Water Authority has a history of exemplary board leadership stretching back decades, and outgoing chair […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith Quoted: Jeff Stephenson
As California faces the daunting prospect of its sixth straight year of drought, regulators are preparing to roll out the state’s first-ever permanent “water budgets” aimed at slashing consumption on a district-by-district basis.The idea is to determine each water district’s allowable supply by establishing customized targets for indoor use and outdoor landscaping, along with adjustments for weather differences in […]
OPINION: Demand Answers Before Buying Into $17B Plan (By Mark Muir)
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Business Journalby Mark Muir Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is mounting a major PR campaign in San Diego County – including an Oct.3 commentary in the SDBJ – based on its assertion that “we need California WaterFix” to ensure a reliable water supply for Southern California. This advocacy effort is being conducted by MWD staff and consultants […]
OPINION: San Diego Must Get Serious About Water Supply
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Andrew Kleske Mentioned: Mark MuirAn article “State eyes new water rules as users cut back less” (Oct. 16) reports new rules are being considered as voluntary conservation isn’t working. What does the state expect when it relaxed rules on conservation in June? The time to conserve is when you have something to conserve.
OPINION: Continuing The Region’s Leadership On Water Issues (By Mark Muir)
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Seaside Courier (Encinitas)by Mark Muir Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAfter serving for the last two years as the vice chair of the Water Authority’s board of directors, I am eagerly anticipating the next two years as chair after the board elected me to that position on Sept. 22. The Water Authority has a history of exemplary board leadership stretching back decades, and outgoing chair […]
State Considers New Drought Rules As Conservation Ebbs
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith Quoted: Jeff StephensonAs California faces the daunting prospect of its sixth straight year of drought, regulators are preparing to roll out the state’s first-ever permanent “water budgets” aimed at slashing consumption on a district-by-district basis.The idea is to determine each water district’s allowable supply by establishing customized targets for indoor use and outdoor landscaping, along with adjustments for weather differences in […]