Wednesday, April 28, was a happy time at Diamond Valley Lake as news spread that rising water levels will enable private boat launching to resume May 18. The lake’s massive concrete launch ramp, which has a vertical rise similar to an 11-story building, closed a year ago because of low water levels caused by […]
Still, the phenomenon did bring warmer than average ocean temperatures and some extremely high tides. And that was a big silver lining for scientists hoping to learn more about how climate change is expected to affect coastal areas in the future. Over the past few months, researchers spent days surveying beaches, wetlands and tide pools […]
Los Angeles water wasters could be fined up to $40,000 per month under new regulations created in response to a crushing drought that’s poised to stretch into a fifth year. Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the new regulations into law Wednesday. They allow the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to fine homeowners between […]
As regulators mull softening the state’s drought restrictions amid outcry from some Northern California water districts, water wasters in Los Angeles will soon face stiffer fines and water audits under a plan approved this week by Mayor Eric Garcetti. Under the city’s amended water conservation plan, which will take effect Tuesday, the Department of Water […]
Diamond Valley Lake Ramp Reopening in May
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Press-Enterprise (Riverside)by By Bob PratterWednesday, April 28, was a happy time at Diamond Valley Lake as news spread that rising water levels will enable private boat launching to resume May 18. The lake’s massive concrete launch ramp, which has a vertical rise similar to an 11-story building, closed a year ago because of low water levels caused by […]
Little rain, but El Niño brings deluge of data for local scientists
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /89.3 KPCC (Pasadena)by Sanden TottenStill, the phenomenon did bring warmer than average ocean temperatures and some extremely high tides. And that was a big silver lining for scientists hoping to learn more about how climate change is expected to affect coastal areas in the future. Over the past few months, researchers spent days surveying beaches, wetlands and tide pools […]
“Unreasonable” Water Use Could Earn Angelenos A $40,000 Fine
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Buzz Feed News (New York)by Jim Dalrymple IILos Angeles water wasters could be fined up to $40,000 per month under new regulations created in response to a crushing drought that’s poised to stretch into a fifth year. Mayor Eric Garcetti signed the new regulations into law Wednesday. They allow the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to fine homeowners between […]
L.A.’s water wasters will soon face heavier fines and audits
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Matt StevensAs regulators mull softening the state’s drought restrictions amid outcry from some Northern California water districts, water wasters in Los Angeles will soon face stiffer fines and water audits under a plan approved this week by Mayor Eric Garcetti. Under the city’s amended water conservation plan, which will take effect Tuesday, the Department of Water […]