The past few day have been big for water news. First, Governor Jerry Brown announced plans to ease up on some water restrictions, then Southern California’s Metropolitan Water District said it’ll end limits on the amount of water local suppliers can purchase. All of this comes as the U.S Drought Monitor reported that Del Norte County and parts […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /KEYT (Santa Barbara)by By John Palminteri Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Santa Barbara County leaders have toured an ocean water desalination plant in Carlsbad as part of their investigation into the costs and production capabilities involved in this facility. It went on line last year. The trip was attended recently by Supervisor Peter Adam, County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and members of the staff. The facility is […]
San Diego County has 54 dams, and the state judges them all to be safe, an impressive feat considering that the average dam is 62 years old. inewsource filed Public Records Act requests with the California Division of Safety of Dams and 19 dam-owning public agencies, such as water districts, requesting the latest inspection reports […]
As California seeks solutions to its complex water needs, one barrier is the perpetuation of misconceptions about the differences between north and south. While there are important distinctions, there are also significant areas of common ground. Indeed, San Diego County and the Bay Area share a commitment to making the most of every drop of […]
Water Regulations Ease, but Drought Still Dominates in California
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /89.3 KPCC (Pasadena)by By Sanden TottenThe past few day have been big for water news. First, Governor Jerry Brown announced plans to ease up on some water restrictions, then Southern California’s Metropolitan Water District said it’ll end limits on the amount of water local suppliers can purchase. All of this comes as the U.S Drought Monitor reported that Del Norte County and parts […]
Desalination Plant in Carlsbad Toured by Santa Barbara County Leaders
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KEYT (Santa Barbara)by By John Palminteri Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySanta Barbara County leaders have toured an ocean water desalination plant in Carlsbad as part of their investigation into the costs and production capabilities involved in this facility. It went on line last year. The trip was attended recently by Supervisor Peter Adam, County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato and members of the staff. The facility is […]
San Diego County Dams Old but Still Passing Muster
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /inewssource (San Diego)by By Joe YerardiSan Diego County has 54 dams, and the state judges them all to be safe, an impressive feat considering that the average dam is 62 years old. inewsource filed Public Records Act requests with the California Division of Safety of Dams and 19 dam-owning public agencies, such as water districts, requesting the latest inspection reports […]
OPINION: San Diego is a Model for Water Conservation
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Jose Mercury NewsAs California seeks solutions to its complex water needs, one barrier is the perpetuation of misconceptions about the differences between north and south. While there are important distinctions, there are also significant areas of common ground. Indeed, San Diego County and the Bay Area share a commitment to making the most of every drop of […]