/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union Tribune by By Maureen A. Stapleton Quoted: Maureen A. Stapleton
The Union-Tribune’s report on regional and statewide water conservation efforts (“Water conservation skid worsens across state,” April 5) omitted an important fact about the months-long effort of local residents and businesses to increase conservation — a fact that deserves to be recognized. We, as a region, saved enough water to successfully meet the state’s mandate […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by By Jeffrey Kightlinger Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
Like other financially sound organizations, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has a robust budget process that provides fiscal stability while addressing current needs and long term objectives. This approach has resulted in the kind of essential investments to ensure the Southland has had reliable water supplies during this historic drought and prevented untold […]
With indications that water tables rose during winter rains, the Perris-based Eastern Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors Wednesday decided to lift some restrictions on outdoor water use. “The time was right for us to act,” said EMWD Vice President David Slawson. “We sincerely appreciate our customers’ continued efforts during this unprecedented drought, and we […]
New proposed permanent charges on treated water by the big seller of the commodity to Southern California could have an impact on Valley Center ranging from “significant to devastating,” according to local water chief Gary Arant. San Diego County residents who have responded to Governor Jerry Brown’s mandates for cutting water use could find their […]
In Response: Hitting our Mark
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union Tribune by By Maureen A. Stapleton Quoted: Maureen A. StapletonThe Union-Tribune’s report on regional and statewide water conservation efforts (“Water conservation skid worsens across state,” April 5) omitted an important fact about the months-long effort of local residents and businesses to increase conservation — a fact that deserves to be recognized. We, as a region, saved enough water to successfully meet the state’s mandate […]
OPINION: Pro: Rate Increases Needed to Meet Water Needs
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by By Jeffrey Kightlinger Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityLike other financially sound organizations, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has a robust budget process that provides fiscal stability while addressing current needs and long term objectives. This approach has resulted in the kind of essential investments to ensure the Southland has had reliable water supplies during this historic drought and prevented untold […]
Agency Relaxes Restrictions on Water Use
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Patch (Lake Elsinore-Wildomar)by By Renee SchiavoneWith indications that water tables rose during winter rains, the Perris-based Eastern Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors Wednesday decided to lift some restrictions on outdoor water use. “The time was right for us to act,” said EMWD Vice President David Slawson. “We sincerely appreciate our customers’ continued efforts during this unprecedented drought, and we […]
MET Water prepares to squeeze more money out of Southland
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Road Runner (Valley Center)by By David RossNew proposed permanent charges on treated water by the big seller of the commodity to Southern California could have an impact on Valley Center ranging from “significant to devastating,” according to local water chief Gary Arant. San Diego County residents who have responded to Governor Jerry Brown’s mandates for cutting water use could find their […]