Last year, faced with one of the worst droughts in California history, Gov. Jerry Brown issued a mandate to cities across the state to cut water use by 25%. And guess what – the cuts were successful. Up against a daunting challenge, Californians proved that, when asked, they could come together to meet the task at hand. […]
Water supplies in many parts of the state are seemingly better than they’ve been in recent memory. Major reservoirs in northern California are near capacity. The state water board lifted mandatory restrictions on urban water use. Some water agencies say they won’t be asking their customers to conserve this summer. Obligatory restrictions may have gone […]
Provisions aimed at moving water around California remain in an appropriations bill after House Republicans on Wednesday rebuffed California Democrats’ attempts to have it removed. The provision, sponsored by Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), focuses on funneling more water to San Joaquin Valley growers by reducing the amount used to support endangered fish populations. The House voted 248-181 […]
One Rancho Santa Margarita church, with help from its members and a few companies, is facing the drought head on. In an effort to conserve, Community Lutheran Church plans to save an estimated 500,000 gallons of water per year with new landscaping and water use technology. Both were unveiled in front of a small crowd […]
OPINION: Why Santa Monica is staying in drought mode
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby Dean KubaniLast year, faced with one of the worst droughts in California history, Gov. Jerry Brown issued a mandate to cities across the state to cut water use by 25%. And guess what – the cuts were successful. Up against a daunting challenge, Californians proved that, when asked, they could come together to meet the task at hand. […]
We are the 5 percenters, stretching our water supplies to get by
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby Joe Del BosqueWater supplies in many parts of the state are seemingly better than they’ve been in recent memory. Major reservoirs in northern California are near capacity. The state water board lifted mandatory restrictions on urban water use. Some water agencies say they won’t be asking their customers to conserve this summer. Obligatory restrictions may have gone […]
House keeps California water provision in spending bill over Democratic objections
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby Sarah D. WireProvisions aimed at moving water around California remain in an appropriations bill after House Republicans on Wednesday rebuffed California Democrats’ attempts to have it removed. The provision, sponsored by Rep. David Valadao (R-Hanford), focuses on funneling more water to San Joaquin Valley growers by reducing the amount used to support endangered fish populations. The House voted 248-181 […]
Landscape renovation to cut RSM church’s water use by 500,000 gallons annually
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby NATHAN PERCYOne Rancho Santa Margarita church, with help from its members and a few companies, is facing the drought head on. In an effort to conserve, Community Lutheran Church plans to save an estimated 500,000 gallons of water per year with new landscaping and water use technology. Both were unveiled in front of a small crowd […]