Despite a wet winter, California’s historic drought continues to spark fierce – even bitter – debate over how the state’s water needs should be met in the future. The core issue is whether we should primarily rely on conservation of what may be a permanently diminished water supply, or make more energetic efforts to increase […]
Many headlines in recent days have touched on the ongoing drought and California’s response to it. Each of these developments relates to a facet of the Golden State’s complicated relationship with water and how we as Californians will move forward. While there has been some pretty good news to celebrate after years of extremely dry […]
It was 22 degrees and snowing Tuesday morning. State snow surveyor Frank Gehrke slowly crossed a blanketed field. He periodically jabbed a hollow pole into the snow and then hung it from a portable scale, reading nature to draw a bead on where, exactly, the California drought is heading.
Carlsbad Desalination Plant May Soon Ease Water Restrictions
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris Jennewein Quoted: Mark WestonOPINION: Dan Walters: Skirmishes in California’s Water War
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by Dan WaltersDespite a wet winter, California’s historic drought continues to spark fierce – even bitter – debate over how the state’s water needs should be met in the future. The core issue is whether we should primarily rely on conservation of what may be a permanently diminished water supply, or make more energetic efforts to increase […]
OPINION: Our Voice: California Must Keep On Smart Water Path
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)Many headlines in recent days have touched on the ongoing drought and California’s response to it. Each of these developments relates to a facet of the Golden State’s complicated relationship with water and how we as Californians will move forward. While there has been some pretty good news to celebrate after years of extremely dry […]
California Journal: Barren a Year Ago, a Snowpack Station Comes Up Deep and Dense
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby Robin AbcarianIt was 22 degrees and snowing Tuesday morning. State snow surveyor Frank Gehrke slowly crossed a blanketed field. He periodically jabbed a hollow pole into the snow and then hung it from a portable scale, reading nature to draw a bead on where, exactly, the California drought is heading.