An endangered toad in San Diego’s East County is having a bit of a resurgence thanks to a couple of storms like Hilary and a large hole in the bottom of a dam. “This is perfect habitat for the arroyo toad,” said Sweetwater Authority Biologist Pete Famolaro while standing in a Sweetwater River watershed near […]
The arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary in the region on Sunday was an ordeal or a huge inconvenience for many people — especially those who struggled with flooding in Tijuana, air travelers dealing with flight cancellations and delays, and drivers using Interstate 8 who only learned the freeway was closed in the Ocotillo area when they came […]
A state water board will consider a proposed cease-and-desist order for the egg processing facility at Pine Hill Egg Ranch in Ramona over concerns that contaminated water has been getting into stormwater basins and two nearby creeks, officials said. The California State Water Resources Control Board will discuss the order at its Oct. 11 meeting. […]
Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) and Rainbow customers will have the opportunity to vote in the Nov. 7, 2023 election to consider switching water wholesalers, leaving the San Diego County Water Authority and instead purchasing water from Eastern Municipal Water District. The district board called the election after receiving approval from the San Diego Local […]
This Endangered Toad is Experiencing a Resurgence Thanks to Storms Like Hilary and a San Diego Water District
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /NBC 7 by Joe LittleAn endangered toad in San Diego’s East County is having a bit of a resurgence thanks to a couple of storms like Hilary and a large hole in the bottom of a dam. “This is perfect habitat for the arroyo toad,” said Sweetwater Authority Biologist Pete Famolaro while standing in a Sweetwater River watershed near […]
Opinion: Why Assuming the Next Storm Will Be Relatively Mild Like Hilary is Dubious and Dangerous
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-TribuneThe arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary in the region on Sunday was an ordeal or a huge inconvenience for many people — especially those who struggled with flooding in Tijuana, air travelers dealing with flight cancellations and delays, and drivers using Interstate 8 who only learned the freeway was closed in the Ocotillo area when they came […]
Pine Hill Egg Ranch in Ramona Faces Possible Cease-and-Desist Order Over Concerns About Wastewater Treatment
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Ramona Sentinel by Noah HarrelA state water board will consider a proposed cease-and-desist order for the egg processing facility at Pine Hill Egg Ranch in Ramona over concerns that contaminated water has been getting into stormwater basins and two nearby creeks, officials said. The California State Water Resources Control Board will discuss the order at its Oct. 11 meeting. […]
Vote to Switch Wholesalers Will Be on Nov. 7 Ballot
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Village News Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityFallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) and Rainbow customers will have the opportunity to vote in the Nov. 7, 2023 election to consider switching water wholesalers, leaving the San Diego County Water Authority and instead purchasing water from Eastern Municipal Water District. The district board called the election after receiving approval from the San Diego Local […]