Keith Umbreit is no stranger to gardening. Back when he was living in Riverside, he was a devoted rose grower and member of the local rosarian society. “I had 69 rosebushes in my yard,” he recalled. “Every kind of tea roses, and vining roses, and hybrid roses. I had them all.” But when Umbreit bought […]
The Imperial Irrigation District released its IID Annual Report 2022, highlighting the projects and programs that IID brought forth throughout the year. This report ranges over a wide variety of topics, including water and energy projects, information on the Salton Sea, the Colorado River, Coachella Valley Energy Commission, energy assistance for customers, and community improvement […]
The world’s largest water recycling plant just got even bigger. The final expansion of Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System has been completed.
For the first time in years, Ojai Valley residents won’t be required to curb their water use or risk fines. Starting in June, the Casitas Municipal Water District plans to end its mandatory water conservation measures and stiff penalties — ones in place for the past eight years in the drought-stressed region. The Casitas board […]
Watersmart Makeover: Painting With Nature’s Palette in Oceanside
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Caron Golden Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityKeith Umbreit is no stranger to gardening. Back when he was living in Riverside, he was a devoted rose grower and member of the local rosarian society. “I had 69 rosebushes in my yard,” he recalled. “Every kind of tea roses, and vining roses, and hybrid roses. I had them all.” But when Umbreit bought […]
IID Releases Annual Report
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Imperial Valley Press by Marcie LanderosThe Imperial Irrigation District released its IID Annual Report 2022, highlighting the projects and programs that IID brought forth throughout the year. This report ranges over a wide variety of topics, including water and energy projects, information on the Salton Sea, the Colorado River, Coachella Valley Energy Commission, energy assistance for customers, and community improvement […]
Expansion of World’s Biggest Water Reuse System in Orange County Now Complete
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /ABC 7 by David GonzalezThe world’s largest water recycling plant just got even bigger. The final expansion of Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System has been completed.
Ojai Valley District to Shake Mandatory Water Cuts for the First Time in 8 Years
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Ventura County Starby Cheri CarlsonFor the first time in years, Ojai Valley residents won’t be required to curb their water use or risk fines. Starting in June, the Casitas Municipal Water District plans to end its mandatory water conservation measures and stiff penalties — ones in place for the past eight years in the drought-stressed region. The Casitas board […]