As a series of marine heat waves linked to climate change has thrown ocean ecosystems out of whack from Australia to the coast of California, a cooling trend called La Niña has given scientists hope that water temperatures could come back into balance. But so far, the cooling weather pattern — predicted to follow as […]
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approved the design and installation for the first phase of upgrades to the monitoring system at Diamond Valley Lake.The MWD board vote July 12 appropriated $950,000 for the project. MWD plans to upgrade the monitoring system in three stages. Stage 1 includes procurement and installation of 16 weir level […]
The City Council gave the go ahead to develop an agritourism vision plan at a workshop on Wednesday. Prior to approval more than a half-dozen farmers voiced their passion for farming and support for agritourism opportunities. Among them was popular singer and songwriter Jason Mraz who grows fruit trees and coffee in Oceanside. “Our family has 300 […]
There are strong signs that we’re settling into a new culture when it comes to water use. Coachella Valley Water District reports that its customers used 28.6 percent less water in July when compared to July 2013, the state’s comparison year. That reduction is more than 5 percentage points better than that seen in June […]
‘Blob’ may help drought-stricken California
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson SmithAs a series of marine heat waves linked to climate change has thrown ocean ecosystems out of whack from Australia to the coast of California, a cooling trend called La Niña has given scientists hope that water temperatures could come back into balance. But so far, the cooling weather pattern — predicted to follow as […]
MWD Approves Design and Installation of 1st Stage Diamond Valley Lake Monitoring System
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley News (Fallbrook)by Joe NaimanThe Metropolitan Water District of Southern California approved the design and installation for the first phase of upgrades to the monitoring system at Diamond Valley Lake.The MWD board vote July 12 appropriated $950,000 for the project. MWD plans to upgrade the monitoring system in three stages. Stage 1 includes procurement and installation of 16 weir level […]
Oceanside Moves Forward With Agritourism Efforts
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Group (Encinitas)The City Council gave the go ahead to develop an agritourism vision plan at a workshop on Wednesday. Prior to approval more than a half-dozen farmers voiced their passion for farming and support for agritourism opportunities. Among them was popular singer and songwriter Jason Mraz who grows fruit trees and coffee in Oceanside. “Our family has 300 […]
OPINION: Signs the West is better with water conservation
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)There are strong signs that we’re settling into a new culture when it comes to water use. Coachella Valley Water District reports that its customers used 28.6 percent less water in July when compared to July 2013, the state’s comparison year. That reduction is more than 5 percentage points better than that seen in June […]