Despite an ongoing drought, the San Diego County Water Authority is boasting in its annual report — released April 21 and titled “Beyond Drought” — that the region’s water supply is stable and in excess of current demand, despite mandatory conservation measures remaining in place. “While some areas of the state suffered serious water supply […]
Since agriculture in our region depends largely on imported water, I have long supported initiatives to increase local supplies, including the use of recycled water. As many of you know, as a member of the Escondido City Council, I was an early supporter of a plan to use treated wastewater to irrigate citrus and avocado […]
Last week the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) board did not take the action that many local water agencies, including Valley Center Municipal Water District (VCMWD) had feared, i.e. adopting a Fixed Treatment Charge. On April 12 the MWD board voted not to implement the fixed treatment charge at least for a 2-year period. MWD rates […]
California lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill that would put on hold Gov. Jerry Brown’s contentious $15 billion water plan unless it gets approval from voters. The bill is one of several challenges to the California WaterFix. Along with voter approval, it would require the state to perform and release a cost-benefit analysis. The Bay Delta […]
Optimistic “Beyond Drought” Report From Water Authority
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Reader Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityDespite an ongoing drought, the San Diego County Water Authority is boasting in its annual report — released April 21 and titled “Beyond Drought” — that the region’s water supply is stable and in excess of current demand, despite mandatory conservation measures remaining in place. “While some areas of the state suffered serious water supply […]
OPINION: Creating new sources of water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Road Runner (Valley Center)by Marie WaldronSince agriculture in our region depends largely on imported water, I have long supported initiatives to increase local supplies, including the use of recycled water. As many of you know, as a member of the Escondido City Council, I was an early supporter of a plan to use treated wastewater to irrigate citrus and avocado […]
VC and region dodge a bullet: MWD doesn’t adopt huge change
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Road Runner (Valley Center) Quoted: Mark WestonLast week the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) board did not take the action that many local water agencies, including Valley Center Municipal Water District (VCMWD) had feared, i.e. adopting a Fixed Treatment Charge. On April 12 the MWD board voted not to implement the fixed treatment charge at least for a 2-year period. MWD rates […]
Lawmakers Seek Vote on $15B Calif. Water Plan
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Courthouse News Service (Pasadena)by By Nick CahillCalifornia lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a bill that would put on hold Gov. Jerry Brown’s contentious $15 billion water plan unless it gets approval from voters. The bill is one of several challenges to the California WaterFix. Along with voter approval, it would require the state to perform and release a cost-benefit analysis. The Bay Delta […]