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 […]
The San Diego County Water Authority staff has proposed increasing rates charged to member agencies by 6.4 percent for untreated water and 5.9 percent for treated water in calendar year 2017, similar to the increases adopted by the Board of Directors for 2016. Next year’s rate proposal is primarily driven by higher costs from the […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /City News Services (As Published by KPBS) Quoted: Maureen Stapleton
The San Diego County Water Authority’s staff is scheduled Thursday to propose increasing rates paid by its 24 member agencies next year. The proposed hikes are 6.4 percent for untreated water and 5.9 percent for treated water in calendar year 2017, similar to the hikes adopted by the Board of Directors for this year. The […]
Los Angeles-based members of Congress today applauded a House committee’s inclusion of a Los Angeles River restoration project in an annual water infrastructure funding bill. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee opted to include the Los Angeles River Ecosystem project — which would restore natural habitats to the portions of the 51-mile river — into […]
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 […]
SD Water Authority Proposes Rate Increases
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /La Jolla Patchby Maggie Avants Quoted: Maureen StapletonThe San Diego County Water Authority staff has proposed increasing rates charged to member agencies by 6.4 percent for untreated water and 5.9 percent for treated water in calendar year 2017, similar to the increases adopted by the Board of Directors for 2016. Next year’s rate proposal is primarily driven by higher costs from the […]
San Diego County Water Authority To Propose Rate Hike
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /City News Services (As Published by KPBS) Quoted: Maureen StapletonThe San Diego County Water Authority’s staff is scheduled Thursday to propose increasing rates paid by its 24 member agencies next year. The proposed hikes are 6.4 percent for untreated water and 5.9 percent for treated water in calendar year 2017, similar to the hikes adopted by the Board of Directors for this year. The […]
L.A. River Rehab Included in Water Infrastructure Funding Bill
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Cerritos-Artesia PatchLos Angeles-based members of Congress today applauded a House committee’s inclusion of a Los Angeles River restoration project in an annual water infrastructure funding bill. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee opted to include the Los Angeles River Ecosystem project — which would restore natural habitats to the portions of the 51-mile river — into […]