As chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Jeff Grubbe looks at the supply of water from the Colorado River and sees an uncertain future, in part due to climate change. Grubbe, who was re-elected in March to a third consecutive two-year term, has taken a strong interest in water issues and has […]
Let’s face it, there is an absolute limit to the amount of water that can be conserved. The continuous statistics about water conserved and the admonishments are unending. When we follow the recommendations, the rewards are increased water rates and the loss of the gorgeous vegetation that makes California so uniquely beautiful. We, the unrepresented […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As Published by 89.3 KPCC - Pasadena)by By Ellen Knickmeyer
The federal government will investigate allegations that the state and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation improperly used federal funds for a $15.7 billion tunnel project that would bring water from Northern to Southern California. The inspector general of the U.S. Interior Department will look into accusations that California took $60 million meant for fish habitat […]
Southern California homeowners have seen their water rates go up almost 400 percent in 10 years. Now another increase voted on by the Metropolitan Water District will raise rates on its prices for 2017 and 2018. Jason Foster with the San Diego Water Authority says those prices will get passed on to retail water agencies in […]
Tribe’s leader: Climate change threatens water supplies
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Ian JamesAs chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Jeff Grubbe looks at the supply of water from the Colorado River and sees an uncertain future, in part due to climate change. Grubbe, who was re-elected in March to a third consecutive two-year term, has taken a strong interest in water issues and has […]
OPINION: Water Conservation Stalls
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /San Diego Union-TribuneLet’s face it, there is an absolute limit to the amount of water that can be conserved. The continuous statistics about water conserved and the admonishments are unending. When we follow the recommendations, the rewards are increased water rates and the loss of the gorgeous vegetation that makes California so uniquely beautiful. We, the unrepresented […]
Feds to Review if Funds Mishandled for California Tunnels
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Associated Press (As Published by 89.3 KPCC - Pasadena)by By Ellen KnickmeyerThe federal government will investigate allegations that the state and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation improperly used federal funds for a $15.7 billion tunnel project that would bring water from Northern to Southern California. The inspector general of the U.S. Interior Department will look into accusations that California took $60 million meant for fish habitat […]
San Diego Facing Another Water Rate Hike
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 (San Diego) Quoted: Jason FosterSouthern California homeowners have seen their water rates go up almost 400 percent in 10 years. Now another increase voted on by the Metropolitan Water District will raise rates on its prices for 2017 and 2018. Jason Foster with the San Diego Water Authority says those prices will get passed on to retail water agencies in […]