The Colorado River may be running dry, but the Pacific Ocean is not — and on Thursday, San Diego took a first formal step to turn that into a business opportunity. The San Diego County Water Authority voted to sign a memorandum of understanding with federal, Arizona and Nevada water managers to explore selling desalinated Pacific Ocean […]
San Diego appears to be on the verge of long-sought water sales that officials hope will at least reduce future cost increases to local customers. Whether that lowers the political temperature between the city of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority over rates remains to be seen. Dan Denham, general manager of […]
Making sure a large urban region like San Diego County has enough water is important, to put it mildly. Over the last couple of decades, local water agencies, led by the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), have put a lot of effort and a great deal of money into making sure we have a […]
The Ramona Municipal Water District board has a new director and has changed its meeting time. Casey Lynch is replacing Jeff Lawler as the Division 1 director. Lawler served the water district from 2016 and was re-elected in 2020 and 2024. He resigned on Nov. 9 after after accepting a job in Texas, said Erica […]
Between Two Watersheds
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /Politicoby Camille Von Kaenel Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Colorado River may be running dry, but the Pacific Ocean is not — and on Thursday, San Diego took a first formal step to turn that into a business opportunity. The San Diego County Water Authority voted to sign a memorandum of understanding with federal, Arizona and Nevada water managers to explore selling desalinated Pacific Ocean […]
San Diego Officials Say They’re Close to Selling Off Some Water Oversupply
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Michael Smolens Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority, Dan DenhamSan Diego appears to be on the verge of long-sought water sales that officials hope will at least reduce future cost increases to local customers. Whether that lowers the political temperature between the city of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority over rates remains to be seen. Dan Denham, general manager of […]
New Agreement Could Lead To Lower Water Rates for Local Ratepayers
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /KPBS by John Carroll Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityMaking sure a large urban region like San Diego County has enough water is important, to put it mildly. Over the last couple of decades, local water agencies, led by the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA), have put a lot of effort and a great deal of money into making sure we have a […]
Ramona Water District Gains New Director, Revises Meeting Dates
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Sierra Stewart /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie GallantThe Ramona Municipal Water District board has a new director and has changed its meeting time. Casey Lynch is replacing Jeff Lawler as the Division 1 director. Lawler served the water district from 2016 and was re-elected in 2020 and 2024. He resigned on Nov. 9 after after accepting a job in Texas, said Erica […]