/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby By San Diego County Water Authority Board Chair Mark Weston
When I started in the water industry more than 40 years ago, providing water to the San Diego region was relatively simple. Imported water deliveries from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California seemed plentiful and reliable, and the San Diego County Water Authority reliably conveyed those MWD supplies to local water districts. The drought […]
It’s time to dust off the umbrellas. After temperatures soared in recent days, reaching the low 90s on Tuesday, the National Weather Service said the rest of the week will bring cooler temperatures, strong winds and rain. For those in the Sierra, expect heavy snowfall. A southerly moving low-pressure system is forecast to roll in […]
By studying more than a decade of measurements recorded by NASA satellites, scientists have documented a striking pattern in places around the world: many wet regions have grown wetter, while a number of dry regions have grown drier. Researchers examined data from NASA satellites between 2002 and 2014 and found areas that have become wetter […]
Q: I’m looking to upgrade my landscape with plants that are both attractive and water-efficient. How can I learn about what to plant? A: The drought doesn’t prevent you from enjoying a range of attractive, climate-appropriate plants that make our region beautiful. The San Diego County Water Authority offers tools to help homeowners choose the […]
OPINION: Hasty Water Policies Don’t Mix Well With Long-Term Planning
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby By San Diego County Water Authority Board Chair Mark WestonWhen I started in the water industry more than 40 years ago, providing water to the San Diego region was relatively simple. Imported water deliveries from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California seemed plentiful and reliable, and the San Diego County Water Authority reliably conveyed those MWD supplies to local water districts. The drought […]
Heat Records Eclipsed in L.A. Tuesday, but Rainy Weather is on the Way
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Los Angeles Timesby By Veronica RochaIt’s time to dust off the umbrellas. After temperatures soared in recent days, reaching the low 90s on Tuesday, the National Weather Service said the rest of the week will bring cooler temperatures, strong winds and rain. For those in the Sierra, expect heavy snowfall. A southerly moving low-pressure system is forecast to roll in […]
Study: NASA Satellites Show Areas Growing Drier, Wetter
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sun (Palm Springs)by By Ian JamesBy studying more than a decade of measurements recorded by NASA satellites, scientists have documented a striking pattern in places around the world: many wet regions have grown wetter, while a number of dry regions have grown drier. Researchers examined data from NASA satellites between 2002 and 2014 and found areas that have become wetter […]
Dear Drought Fighter: Online Water-Wise Landscape Ideas
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneQ: I’m looking to upgrade my landscape with plants that are both attractive and water-efficient. How can I learn about what to plant? A: The drought doesn’t prevent you from enjoying a range of attractive, climate-appropriate plants that make our region beautiful. The San Diego County Water Authority offers tools to help homeowners choose the […]