Los Angeles has a serious dependence on imported water, and local officials want the state to pitch in more to help the city get more of its water from local sources. In a letter sent Friday to the California Water Resources Control Board and Department of Water Resources, Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Controller Ron […]
A decade ago, environmentalists and the federal government agreed to revive a 150-mile stretch of California’s second-longest river, an ambitious effort aimed at allowing salmon again to swim up to the Sierra Nevada foothills to spawn. A major milestone is expected by the end of the month, when the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says the […]
San Diego’s recycled water project is facing roadblocks at a crucial time, partly thanks to an unusual problem: the city is running short on sewage. San Diego is aiming to make reused sewer water drinkable and widespread within a matter of years. The project is branded Pure Water. The city operates an outdated sewage treatment […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
On Election Day, November 8, area voters will determine the following: Which candidates will take possession of the contested open seats (Division 1 and Division 4) on the Fallbrook Public Utilities District board. Which candidates will seize the contested open seats (Division 2 and Division 5) on the Rainbow Municipal Water District board. Which candidates […]
LA Asks State For More Money To Fund Recycled Water Projects
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Curbed Los Angelesby Elijah ChilandLos Angeles has a serious dependence on imported water, and local officials want the state to pitch in more to help the city get more of its water from local sources. In a letter sent Friday to the California Water Resources Control Board and Department of Water Resources, Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Controller Ron […]
Even With Drought, A California River Will Begin Flowing Year-Round For The First Time In 60 Years
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Associated PressA decade ago, environmentalists and the federal government agreed to revive a 150-mile stretch of California’s second-longest river, an ambitious effort aimed at allowing salmon again to swim up to the Sierra Nevada foothills to spawn. A major milestone is expected by the end of the month, when the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says the […]
Smaller County Cities Could Muddy San Diego’s Plan For Pure Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ry RivardSan Diego’s recycled water project is facing roadblocks at a crucial time, partly thanks to an unusual problem: the city is running short on sewage. San Diego is aiming to make reused sewer water drinkable and widespread within a matter of years. The project is branded Pure Water. The city operates an outdated sewage treatment […]
A Word From The Local Candidates As Election Day Nears
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Fallbrook/Bonsall Village News Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityOn Election Day, November 8, area voters will determine the following: Which candidates will take possession of the contested open seats (Division 1 and Division 4) on the Fallbrook Public Utilities District board. Which candidates will seize the contested open seats (Division 2 and Division 5) on the Rainbow Municipal Water District board. Which candidates […]