San Diego County farmers, ranchers and businesses may seek some relief from the drought through two loan programs. Eligible farmers and ranchers of “family-sized” farming operations may apply for a U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster loan for physical damage and crop production loss that has occurred since Jan. 1, 2016. The maximum disaster loan amount […]
The San Diego County Water Authority has released a succinct yet engaging new documentary series that highlights the major events in the San Diego region’s ongoing quest for safe and reliable water supplies. Available at www.sdcwa.org/quench-thirst-documentary-series-highlights-regions-water-history and based on the book “To Quench a Thirst: A Brief History of Water in the San Diego Region,” the three-part […]
The vaunted “Delta Plan,” which took the Delta Stewardship Council about four years to write, has been largely trashed in court in a decision by Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Kenny. Four lawsuits filed by local water agencies, Delta farmers, environmental groups, property owners in the Discovery Bay area and others succeeded in their arguments […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner by GARY ARANT Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
After over a year of cutbacks and water use restrictions, we are now telling you, “everything is improving, and we have a full water supply.” I am sure that if we water folks had any credibility left with you, it’s probably now vanished. Yes, water supply wise, things are better. Much of California did receive […]
Farmers, Businesses May Be Eligible for Drought Assistance
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Center HappeningsSan Diego County farmers, ranchers and businesses may seek some relief from the drought through two loan programs. Eligible farmers and ranchers of “family-sized” farming operations may apply for a U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster loan for physical damage and crop production loss that has occurred since Jan. 1, 2016. The maximum disaster loan amount […]
BLOG: Documentary highlights San Diego region’s water history
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /WaterWorld (Tulsa, Okla.) Quoted: Mark WestonThe San Diego County Water Authority has released a succinct yet engaging new documentary series that highlights the major events in the San Diego region’s ongoing quest for safe and reliable water supplies. Available at www.sdcwa.org/quench-thirst-documentary-series-highlights-regions-water-history and based on the book “To Quench a Thirst: A Brief History of Water in the San Diego Region,” the three-part […]
State’s “Delta Plan’ may have a restart
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Central Valley Business Times (Stockton)The vaunted “Delta Plan,” which took the Delta Stewardship Council about four years to write, has been largely trashed in court in a decision by Sacramento Superior Court Judge Michael Kenny. Four lawsuits filed by local water agencies, Delta farmers, environmental groups, property owners in the Discovery Bay area and others succeeded in their arguments […]
Water Supply . . .The News Is Good (?)
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Roadrunner by GARY ARANT Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAfter over a year of cutbacks and water use restrictions, we are now telling you, “everything is improving, and we have a full water supply.” I am sure that if we water folks had any credibility left with you, it’s probably now vanished. Yes, water supply wise, things are better. Much of California did receive […]