On March 25, NOAA released its outlooks for temperature and precipitation for the month of April. These outlooks were put together keeping in mind ongoing strong El Niño conditions — which were supposed to be highly favorable for breaking the back of the California drought, or at least refilling reservoirs to above cracked-mudflat levels. While the […]
The El Niño-fueled storms that have swept through Northern California in recent weeks have swelled some of the state’s largest reservoirs to encouraging levels even as the state’s drought persists. One of the biggest beneficiaries has been Lake Shasta, a keystone reservoir of the Central Valley project, which serves California growers. To make room in Shasta for […]
The South Coast Water District is forging ahead as the lone agency intent on making a desalination facility in Dana Point a reality after more than 10 years of discussion. The district, which serves customers in South Laguna, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente, wants to build a treatment plant on 30 acres […]
Expanding the use of recycled water would reduce water and energy use, cut greenhouse gas emissions and benefit public health in California – which is in the midst of a severe drought – and around the world. A new study by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, published online March 17 in the American Journal of […]
April Weather Looks to be Warm and Dry in Southern California
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Orange County Breeze by By Shelley HendersonOn March 25, NOAA released its outlooks for temperature and precipitation for the month of April. These outlooks were put together keeping in mind ongoing strong El Niño conditions — which were supposed to be highly favorable for breaking the back of the California drought, or at least refilling reservoirs to above cracked-mudflat levels. While the […]
California’s Largest Reservoir Filling too Fast Thanks to El Niño, Must Release More Water
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby By Matt StevensThe El Niño-fueled storms that have swept through Northern California in recent weeks have swelled some of the state’s largest reservoirs to encouraging levels even as the state’s drought persists. One of the biggest beneficiaries has been Lake Shasta, a keystone reservoir of the Central Valley project, which serves California growers. To make room in Shasta for […]
South Coast Desalination Project is in the Works
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby By Bryce AldertonThe South Coast Water District is forging ahead as the lone agency intent on making a desalination facility in Dana Point a reality after more than 10 years of discussion. The district, which serves customers in South Laguna, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente, wants to build a treatment plant on 30 acres […]
Expanding Use of Recycled Water Would Benefit the Environment and Human Health
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Imperial Valley News by By Enrique RiveroExpanding the use of recycled water would reduce water and energy use, cut greenhouse gas emissions and benefit public health in California – which is in the midst of a severe drought – and around the world. A new study by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, published online March 17 in the American Journal of […]