The Southland is well-positioned to weather a sixth year of drought, Metropolitan Water District officials said Monday, but they warned that consumers and business still need to do their share to conserve. “The reality is that California is still in a drought. We’re just not in a state of emergency,” MWD board Chairman Randy Record […]
The Southland’s biggest water agency painted a surprisingly upbeat picture Monday of the region’s water supplies. Although the Southland remains stuck in a severe drought, officials of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California say they are rebuilding depleted storage reserves with imports from the north. They also dismissed concerns about slipping conservation efforts since […]
It’s a new water year, but nothing has changed as far as the drought is concerned. Metropolitan Water District officials say the Golden State can weather its sixth year of drought, but consumers and businesses still have to do their part to conserve. “The reality is that California is still in a drought. We’re just […]
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith calls on the people of California to help reduce the number of mosquitoes by eliminating standing water, especially in areas that have recently had rain and continue to experience warm temperatures. “Rainy weather can create new breeding grounds for mosquitoes […]
Sixth Drought Year Ahead: Don’t Waste Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /MyNewsLA.com (Los Angeles)by Debbie L. SklarThe Southland is well-positioned to weather a sixth year of drought, Metropolitan Water District officials said Monday, but they warned that consumers and business still need to do their share to conserve. “The reality is that California is still in a drought. We’re just not in a state of emergency,” MWD board Chairman Randy Record […]
Southland’s Major Water Agency Is Rebuilding Depleted Regional Storage
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Bettina BoxallThe Southland’s biggest water agency painted a surprisingly upbeat picture Monday of the region’s water supplies. Although the Southland remains stuck in a severe drought, officials of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California say they are rebuilding depleted storage reserves with imports from the north. They also dismissed concerns about slipping conservation efforts since […]
California Enters Sixth Year Of Drought
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS News (Los Angeles)It’s a new water year, but nothing has changed as far as the drought is concerned. Metropolitan Water District officials say the Golden State can weather its sixth year of drought, but consumers and businesses still have to do their part to conserve. “The reality is that California is still in a drought. We’re just […]
Health Officials Urge Californians To Remove Standing Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Santa Monica ObserverCalifornia Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith calls on the people of California to help reduce the number of mosquitoes by eliminating standing water, especially in areas that have recently had rain and continue to experience warm temperatures. “Rainy weather can create new breeding grounds for mosquitoes […]