Halfway through the winter, more water is stored in California’s snowpack than is usual for this time of year – signaling that maybe, just maybe, this could be the year the drought eases. With a strong El Niño, it’s not really surprising that winter rain has arrived in California. What’s notable is the location. […]
We are all hoping the current El Niño will bring an end to the drought. Whether or not we’ll continue to receive normal or above-normal precipitation is still a question, though an end to the drought may be unlikely this year. Whatever the outcome this year, future droughts are certain. In 2014, California’s voters passed […]
Q: Why are we asked to limit showers? Are the water savings significant or is it more to conserve energy in heating the water? Dennis C., Solana Beach A: Changing showering habits can absolutely reduce water and energy consumption. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that showering accounts for 17 percent of total indoor water […]
/in San Diego County/by Mike Lee /Encinitas Advocateby By Joe Tash Quoted: Bob Yamada, James Palen
Jennifer Jones held out a plastic cup of water to a visitor. The water was crystal clear and tasted fresh and pure, as if it had been poured from a bottle of spring water. There was nothing to suggest that as recently as one hour earlier, that water had been pulled from the ocean […]
As Snowpack Deepens, Drought Concern Lingers
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Register by By Aaron OrlowskiHalfway through the winter, more water is stored in California’s snowpack than is usual for this time of year – signaling that maybe, just maybe, this could be the year the drought eases. With a strong El Niño, it’s not really surprising that winter rain has arrived in California. What’s notable is the location. […]
OPINION: More Water Storage Capacity is a Must
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Valley Center Happeningsby By Marie WaldronWe are all hoping the current El Niño will bring an end to the drought. Whether or not we’ll continue to receive normal or above-normal precipitation is still a question, though an end to the drought may be unlikely this year. Whatever the outcome this year, future droughts are certain. In 2014, California’s voters passed […]
Dear Drought Fighter: Short Shower Savings Add Up
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-TribuneQ: Why are we asked to limit showers? Are the water savings significant or is it more to conserve energy in heating the water? Dennis C., Solana Beach A: Changing showering habits can absolutely reduce water and energy consumption. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that showering accounts for 17 percent of total indoor water […]
Carlsbad Plant Brings Ocean Water to Your Tap
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Encinitas Advocateby By Joe Tash Quoted: Bob Yamada, James PalenJennifer Jones held out a plastic cup of water to a visitor. The water was crystal clear and tasted fresh and pure, as if it had been poured from a bottle of spring water. There was nothing to suggest that as recently as one hour earlier, that water had been pulled from the ocean […]