California’s recent trend toward warmer, drier weather has raised concerns that El Nino may be a bust and that the 5-year-old drought may hang around much longer. The Sierra Nevada snowpack has fallen below normal levels, and state data show Californians have been slipping in their monthly water-savings efforts. “As a percent of normal, it […]
Two years ago, Californians voted to pass Proposition 1, a $7.5 billion general obligation bond, also known as the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. As part of developing a comprehensive water plan for California’s future, Proposition 1 provides $2.7 billion of continuously appropriated funds for the Water Storage Investment Project (“WSIP”) […]
It was supposed to be one of the wettest Februaries on record. Instead, by one measure at least, it became the hottest. At an average high temperature of 77.5, this February sailed almost two degrees above the previous record set in 1954, according to a Times analysis.
As most of you know, water remains one of the most pressing issues facing our state and region. Whether or not our drought is ending cannot yet be determined, though future droughts are a certainty. I have long supported initiatives that would increase local water supplies. While a member of the Escondido City Council, I […]
Drier February Raises Concerns El Nino is Fading
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CNBCby By Jeff DanielsCalifornia’s recent trend toward warmer, drier weather has raised concerns that El Nino may be a bust and that the 5-year-old drought may hang around much longer. The Sierra Nevada snowpack has fallen below normal levels, and state data show Californians have been slipping in their monthly water-savings efforts. “As a percent of normal, it […]
California Water Bond Funding Will Begin to Flow
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Environmental Leader (Fort Collins, Colo.)by By Craig MoyerTwo years ago, Californians voted to pass Proposition 1, a $7.5 billion general obligation bond, also known as the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. As part of developing a comprehensive water plan for California’s future, Proposition 1 provides $2.7 billion of continuously appropriated funds for the Water Storage Investment Project (“WSIP”) […]
Instead of Record Rains, L.A. Gets the Hottest February on Record
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Doug Smith and Ryan MenezesIt was supposed to be one of the wettest Februaries on record. Instead, by one measure at least, it became the hottest. At an average high temperature of 77.5, this February sailed almost two degrees above the previous record set in 1954, according to a Times analysis.
We Should Stop Wasting Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley News (Riverside)by By Marie WaldronAs most of you know, water remains one of the most pressing issues facing our state and region. Whether or not our drought is ending cannot yet be determined, though future droughts are a certainty. I have long supported initiatives that would increase local water supplies. While a member of the Escondido City Council, I […]