South Orange County’s reliance on imported water through unsustainable sources that will be impacted by climate change must adapt, according to the Orange County Grand Jury, which endorsed desalination plants as a solution in a recent report. Released in early June, the report highlighted the continued existence of drought conditions in the western United States, Orange […]
National City homeowner Catalina Schultz decided to reinvent her yard. Her landscape transformation from grass to a low-water use design is the 2023 winner of the Sweetwater Authority WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Contest.
It’s that time of year when the dry heat, along with winds, increases the risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service said the wildfire threat is elevated in our inland communities into next week.
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County/by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority
In 1991, during a lengthy drought, the giant Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ordered huge cuts in supplies to the San Diego County Water Authority, which relied on MWD for 95 percent of its water. The authority resolved back then to steadily and sharply diversify its supplies, and it did with great success.
OC Grand Jury Report on Drought Conditions Endorses Doheny Desalination Plant, Calls for New Water Sources
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The Capistrano Dispatch by C. Jayden SmithSouth Orange County’s reliance on imported water through unsustainable sources that will be impacted by climate change must adapt, according to the Orange County Grand Jury, which endorsed desalination plants as a solution in a recent report. Released in early June, the report highlighted the continued existence of drought conditions in the western United States, Orange […]
Landscape Transformation Wins Sweetwater Authority Contest
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkNational City homeowner Catalina Schultz decided to reinvent her yard. Her landscape transformation from grass to a low-water use design is the 2023 winner of the Sweetwater Authority WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Contest.
FEMA Ranking Shows San Diego County Tops List of Most at Risk for Wildfires in Southern California
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /ABC 10 by Ciara EncinasIt’s that time of year when the dry heat, along with winds, increases the risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service said the wildfire threat is elevated in our inland communities into next week.
Opinion: San Diego County Farmers’ Water Dispute Shows Ratepayers Will Balk at Ever-Costlier Bills
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIn 1991, during a lengthy drought, the giant Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ordered huge cuts in supplies to the San Diego County Water Authority, which relied on MWD for 95 percent of its water. The authority resolved back then to steadily and sharply diversify its supplies, and it did with great success.