California’s water problem is severe. Despite 2016 seeing a distinct improvement in precipitation over previous years, to almost average levels in many areas, much of the state is in extreme drought. As well as ordering mandatory water reductions, the state has also been looking to other solutions. “Shade balls,” the 4-inch wide black plastic balls […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee / City News Service (As Published by: Fox 5 San Diego) Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority Quoted: Halla Razak
Closed for eight years because of a dam-raising project, the San Vicente Reservoir is scheduled to reopen to the public Thursday. The city of San Diego-owned body of water in the East County will be available for boating and fishing. The marina will include a six-lane boat ramp, concessions stand to rent boats and supplies, […]
One of the few upsides to California’s drought is that it has helped reduce pollution at some urban beaches, because less precipitation has meant less runoff from city streets and other paved surfaces. This in turn means less pollution draining into streams and bays. Urban runoff is the number one source of pollution in places like […]
What if it were your job to make sure there’s enough water for everyone in your city to drink – in the middle of the worst drought in 500 years? That’s the job description for hundreds of water managers in California. While balancing supply and demand is always difficult in drought, the past year and […]
BLOG: The drought-busting balls that don’t bust drought
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Engadgetby Aaron SouppourisCalifornia’s water problem is severe. Despite 2016 seeing a distinct improvement in precipitation over previous years, to almost average levels in many areas, much of the state is in extreme drought. As well as ordering mandatory water reductions, the state has also been looking to other solutions. “Shade balls,” the 4-inch wide black plastic balls […]
San Vicente Reservoir reopens to public after 8 years
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee / City News Service (As Published by: Fox 5 San Diego) Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityQuoted: Halla Razak
Closed for eight years because of a dam-raising project, the San Vicente Reservoir is scheduled to reopen to the public Thursday. The city of San Diego-owned body of water in the East County will be available for boating and fishing. The marina will include a six-lane boat ramp, concessions stand to rent boats and supplies, […]
How One California City Is Reducing Its Dependence on Imported Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water Deeply (New York)by Tara LohanOne of the few upsides to California’s drought is that it has helped reduce pollution at some urban beaches, because less precipitation has meant less runoff from city streets and other paved surfaces. This in turn means less pollution draining into streams and bays. Urban runoff is the number one source of pollution in places like […]
Will We Have Enough? Inside California’s Water Agency Managers’ Tough Job
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /89.3 KPCC (Pasadena)by Emily GuerinWhat if it were your job to make sure there’s enough water for everyone in your city to drink – in the middle of the worst drought in 500 years? That’s the job description for hundreds of water managers in California. While balancing supply and demand is always difficult in drought, the past year and […]