Two days after it ended restricted water deliveries to its member agencies thanks to improved statewide supply, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Thursday began a $2.2 million advertising effort to encourage residents to continue conserving. “El Nino helped, but after drawing down our reserves the last four years to record low levels, we all […]
Much of the water that California receives from the Colorado River flows to the Imperial Valley, where canals spread out across fields of hay, wheat and vegetables of all sorts, from carrots to broccoli. Because the Imperial Irrigation District holds the single largest entitlement to water from the river, its participation would be vital in […]
California’s drought means that local waters are carrying more toxins than years prior, according to an ongoing analysis by Coastkeeeper. Based on Coaskeeper’s analysis, released Tuesday, The San Luis Rey Watershed had the best water quality, followed by the San Dieguito Watershed. Nearly 200 trained volunteers collect and analyze water samples based on their chemistry, nutrients, […]
Gene Lee poured a jug of water over his head after a recent surf session at San Onfore State Beach. The San Clemente surfer understood when the state needed to turn off the showers in the midst of the drought last year, and he still brings water from home for his after-surf rinse. But with […]
Water District Spends $2.2M Telling You to Conserve: Two Days Ago Restrictions Ended
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /MyNewsLAby by Debbie L. SklarTwo days after it ended restricted water deliveries to its member agencies thanks to improved statewide supply, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Thursday began a $2.2 million advertising effort to encourage residents to continue conserving. “El Nino helped, but after drawing down our reserves the last four years to record low levels, we all […]
Salton Sea a Concern for IID in Colorado River Talks
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs) by By Ian JamesMuch of the water that California receives from the Colorado River flows to the Imperial Valley, where canals spread out across fields of hay, wheat and vegetables of all sorts, from carrots to broccoli. Because the Imperial Irrigation District holds the single largest entitlement to water from the river, its participation would be vital in […]
Murky Water Plagues South County
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by By Daniel WheatonCalifornia’s drought means that local waters are carrying more toxins than years prior, according to an ongoing analysis by Coastkeeeper. Based on Coaskeeper’s analysis, released Tuesday, The San Luis Rey Watershed had the best water quality, followed by the San Dieguito Watershed. Nearly 200 trained volunteers collect and analyze water samples based on their chemistry, nutrients, […]
Drought, What Drought? San Onofre Surfers Want their Beach Showers Back
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Register by By Laylan ConnellyGene Lee poured a jug of water over his head after a recent surf session at San Onfore State Beach. The San Clemente surfer understood when the state needed to turn off the showers in the midst of the drought last year, and he still brings water from home for his after-surf rinse. But with […]