The winter rains finally arrived in Southern California, bringing drenching relief this week to a part of the nation suffering one of the worst droughts in history. But the El Niño storms brought something else as well: a reminder of lost opportunity, on display in this coastal city, as millions of gallons of storm water […]
Q: For water conservation and the environment, is it better to install artificial turf or drought-tolerant plants? A: Think holistically. When choosing between artificial turf and drought-tolerant plants, consider multiple factors, including environmental sustainability.
The promised “second peak” of this year’s El Niño still hasn’t really shown up, and instead of prolonged torrential rains, Southern California has instead gotten some heavy winds and a freaky-hot February. Now, says the Associated Press, El Niño is “weakening ever so slightly.” The World Meteorological Organization says that, as far as El Niño […]
The investment company that bought the site of the proposed Gregory Canyon landfill in North County appears to be taking steps to clear the land. Sovereign Capital has put up fencing and erected a sign along state Route 76 that reads, “Future Home – Gregory Canyon Landfill.”
Storm Water, Long a Nuisance, May Be a Parched California’s Salvation
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The New York Timesby Adam NagourneyThe winter rains finally arrived in Southern California, bringing drenching relief this week to a part of the nation suffering one of the worst droughts in history. But the El Niño storms brought something else as well: a reminder of lost opportunity, on display in this coastal city, as millions of gallons of storm water […]
Dear Drought Fighter: Live Landscape Has Many Benefits
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneQ: For water conservation and the environment, is it better to install artificial turf or drought-tolerant plants? A: Think holistically. When choosing between artificial turf and drought-tolerant plants, consider multiple factors, including environmental sustainability.
Dud El Niño is Weakening, But Could Still Go Out With a Bang
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Curbed Los Angelesby Bianca BarraganThe promised “second peak” of this year’s El Niño still hasn’t really shown up, and instead of prolonged torrential rains, Southern California has instead gotten some heavy winds and a freaky-hot February. Now, says the Associated Press, El Niño is “weakening ever so slightly.” The World Meteorological Organization says that, as far as El Niño […]
New Fence Hints Firm is Moving Forward with Gregory Canyon Landfill
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe investment company that bought the site of the proposed Gregory Canyon landfill in North County appears to be taking steps to clear the land. Sovereign Capital has put up fencing and erected a sign along state Route 76 that reads, “Future Home – Gregory Canyon Landfill.”