San Diego County / Southern California
The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
The Water News Network is San Diego County’s source for water news and information.
Water Regulators Propose Further Relaxation of Conservation Requirements
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Matt StevensWater providers that have struggled in recent months to meet conservation targets could soon get some relief under the modified drought rules unveiled Friday by state regulators. The proposed changes to California’s emergency drought regulation reward water districts for investing in new local supplies and allow for adjustments to savings goals based on a […]
Judge Orders MWD to Release Data on Recipients of Turf Replacement Rebates
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Taylor GoldensteinA Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must release the names and addresses of recipients of millions of dollars in turf replacement rebates. The L.A. Department of Water and Power sued MWD in late July to block the release of the data to the […]
When It Pours in Dry LA, Water Quickly Runs Out To Sea
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Market Place (Los Angeles)by By Sarah GardnerWinter rains finally hit water-starved southern California in January. The first bands of El Niño storms delivered around three inches to Los Angeles alone, and more is expected. But nearly all that water went straight into the Pacific Ocean. After four years of punishing drought, that may seem like a colossal waste, but the people […]
One of the Early Lessons of El Niño – Catch That Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Register by By Aaron OrloskiEl Niño-driven rainstorms can be captured for precious water resources, or they can create millions of dollars of damage to cities, businesses and homeowners. It just depends on timing. When the first storms dumped several inches of rain on Southern California last week, water coursed off the driveways, parking lots and streets of Inland […]