Swimmers, divers, surfers and others can feel good about the water quality at most of San Diego County’s beaches, according to Heal the Bay’s 26th annual Beach Report Card released Thursday. While above average rainfall pulled scores in the region down modestly during the past year, 97 percent of the area’s monitored beaches received top […]
Water quality at Southern California beaches has shown marked improvement for the second year in a row in what experts say is a continuing byproduct of the severe drought that has cut polluted runoff into the Pacific Ocean. About 97% of Southern California beaches received an A or B grade for water quality during the […]
Over the last few weeks, things have happened in Sacramento and Los Angeles to dramatically reduce the water use restrictions that have impacted Valley Center and all of California for well over the last year. While the El Niño was somewhat of a bust, it still provided enough rain and snowpack to California’s key watershed […]
A program aimed at softening the blow of costly irrigation system upgrades may bring relief for local avocado growers who are struggling to survive unrelenting surges in their water bills. “It’s been very, very challenging to address these water issues,” Tom Bellamore, president of California Avocado Commission, told a group of growers at a May […]
San Diego Beach Health Holds Steady
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson SmithSwimmers, divers, surfers and others can feel good about the water quality at most of San Diego County’s beaches, according to Heal the Bay’s 26th annual Beach Report Card released Thursday. While above average rainfall pulled scores in the region down modestly during the past year, 97 percent of the area’s monitored beaches received top […]
You Can Thank the Drought for Improved Water Quality at Southern California Beaches
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Times by Jason SongWater quality at Southern California beaches has shown marked improvement for the second year in a row in what experts say is a continuing byproduct of the severe drought that has cut polluted runoff into the Pacific Ocean. About 97% of Southern California beaches received an A or B grade for water quality during the […]
SWRCB and MWD Relax Water Use Restrictions
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center) Quoted: Gary ArantOver the last few weeks, things have happened in Sacramento and Los Angeles to dramatically reduce the water use restrictions that have impacted Valley Center and all of California for well over the last year. While the El Niño was somewhat of a bust, it still provided enough rain and snowpack to California’s key watershed […]
Program Offers ‘Ray of Hope’ For Lagging Avocado Industry
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Village News (Fallbrook) by Tim O'LearyA program aimed at softening the blow of costly irrigation system upgrades may bring relief for local avocado growers who are struggling to survive unrelenting surges in their water bills. “It’s been very, very challenging to address these water issues,” Tom Bellamore, president of California Avocado Commission, told a group of growers at a May […]