San Diegans, and California residents in general, stepped up water conservation efforts in May, state water officials reported Wednesday. Nearly all of the two dozen local water agencies in San Diego County posted large reductions in use compared to the same month in 2013, which the state uses as a benchmark. The largest of the […]
As a record number of trees stand dead or dying in California’s forests due to drought and beetle infestations, concerns are mounting that the die-off is creating an abundance of fuel likely to trigger wildfires that could threaten homes and lives. However, an emerging body of science finds little evidence to support these fears. Researchers […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith Quoted: Dana Friehauf
Residents and businesses statewide, including those in San Diego County, continued to save water aggressively as officials began moving forward with loosening emergency conservation standards. Regulators on Wednesday released their analysis of water consumption in May, the most recent month for verified data. Their reports are issued monthly as part of a program created in […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ruarri Serpa Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
As water restrictions shift to local water agencies, a few North County communities are moving to ease limitations after winter storms. In Del Mar, city staff recommended downgrading the drought level, which would have allowed power-washing the sidewalks, and turning on the showers at the beach, The Coast News reports. Not all members of the […]
Drought Alert: Water-saving technology
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS 8 (San Diego)San Diegans, and California residents in general, stepped up water conservation efforts in May, state water officials reported Wednesday. Nearly all of the two dozen local water agencies in San Diego County posted large reductions in use compared to the same month in 2013, which the state uses as a benchmark. The largest of the […]
Focus: Do Dead or Dying Trees Raise Wildfire Risk?
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson SmithAs a record number of trees stand dead or dying in California’s forests due to drought and beetle infestations, concerns are mounting that the die-off is creating an abundance of fuel likely to trigger wildfires that could threaten homes and lives. However, an emerging body of science finds little evidence to support these fears. Researchers […]
County Saw Major Water Savings in May
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith Quoted: Dana FriehaufResidents and businesses statewide, including those in San Diego County, continued to save water aggressively as officials began moving forward with loosening emergency conservation standards. Regulators on Wednesday released their analysis of water consumption in May, the most recent month for verified data. Their reports are issued monthly as part of a program created in […]
North County Report: Agencies Consider Rolling Back Water Mandates
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Ruarri Serpa Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAs water restrictions shift to local water agencies, a few North County communities are moving to ease limitations after winter storms. In Del Mar, city staff recommended downgrading the drought level, which would have allowed power-washing the sidewalks, and turning on the showers at the beach, The Coast News reports. Not all members of the […]