South Coast Water District ratepayers will see an average increase of 7% in their water rates and a 12% average increase in their sewer rates starting July 1, following a governing board vote on June 22. On average, starting July 1, residents may see a $5.79 increase in their water bills and an $8.99 increase […]
The agreement reached in May by California, Arizona and Nevada to conserve 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water is reassuring news for all who rely on it — farms, cities, rural communities, tribes and the environment. It benefits American consumers in general who depend on the region’s farms for much of our safe, healthy, […]
The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors saluted the district’s completion of its newest water conservation and operational reservoir located just east of the city, which will conserve 400 acre-feet of water annually and provide water operational flexibility to growers in the valley’s Northend. The new operational reservoir, recently dedicated by the IID Board as […]
During Mark McBroom’s 40 years of farming in the Imperial Valley, he’s had to adapt to changing climate conditions and water availability. After California, Arizona and Nevada came to an agreement in May to reduce their Colorado River water usage, McBroom may soon have to adapt again. Imperial County is the driest in California, only […]
South Coast Water District’s Water, Sewer Rates Set to Increase July 1
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Dana Point Timesby Breeana GreenbergSouth Coast Water District ratepayers will see an average increase of 7% in their water rates and a 12% average increase in their sewer rates starting July 1, following a governing board vote on June 22. On average, starting July 1, residents may see a $5.79 increase in their water bills and an $8.99 increase […]
Opinion: With Colorado River Negotiations Settled, it’s Time to Focus on Water Conservation Plans
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Brian Strahm Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe agreement reached in May by California, Arizona and Nevada to conserve 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water is reassuring news for all who rely on it — farms, cities, rural communities, tribes and the environment. It benefits American consumers in general who depend on the region’s farms for much of our safe, healthy, […]
IID Opens New Conservation and Operational Reservoir
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert ReviewThe Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors saluted the district’s completion of its newest water conservation and operational reservoir located just east of the city, which will conserve 400 acre-feet of water annually and provide water operational flexibility to growers in the valley’s Northend. The new operational reservoir, recently dedicated by the IID Board as […]
Imperial Valley Farmers Brace for Potential Water Cuts
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Andrea Mora /Spectrum Newsby Jeremy LindenfeldDuring Mark McBroom’s 40 years of farming in the Imperial Valley, he’s had to adapt to changing climate conditions and water availability. After California, Arizona and Nevada came to an agreement in May to reduce their Colorado River water usage, McBroom may soon have to adapt again. Imperial County is the driest in California, only […]