Orange County is home to the world’s largest water purification system for indirect potable reuse—and it’s only getting bigger. The Groundwater Replenishment System, a joint project between Orange County Water District and Orange County Sanitation District, just finished its final expansion. We spoke to OCWD General Manager Mike Markus and the group’s recent president, Steve […]
Cross-border infrastructure and environmental conservation topped the itinerary during U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar’s visit to the Imperial and Mexicali valleys on Friday, Feb. 3. Salazar started his visit with a tour of the Calexico West and Mexicali I ports of entry with Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila, according to a U.S. […]
As Shawntrel McCoy closes out his 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he’ll be spending his last six months pursuing his passion for environmental science in the SkillBridge Program at the San Diego County Water Authority. The program is helping military veterans transition to career-track training opportunities, including work in the water and wastewater […]
California has awarded the wholesaler San Diego County Water Authority $3 million to help financially strapped households install high-efficiency toilets and upgrade irrigation systems, state officials announced last week. The money comes from the Department of Water Resources as part of $46 million in grants doled out across six counties in the state. Projects include recycling efforts, […]
A World-Class System: O.C.’s Groundwater Replenishment System
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Orange Coast MagazineOrange County is home to the world’s largest water purification system for indirect potable reuse—and it’s only getting bigger. The Groundwater Replenishment System, a joint project between Orange County Water District and Orange County Sanitation District, just finished its final expansion. We spoke to OCWD General Manager Mike Markus and the group’s recent president, Steve […]
Ambassador Salazar Visits Imperial, Mexicali Valleys
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Calexico ChronicleCross-border infrastructure and environmental conservation topped the itinerary during U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar’s visit to the Imperial and Mexicali valleys on Friday, Feb. 3. Salazar started his visit with a tour of the Calexico West and Mexicali I ports of entry with Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Avila, according to a U.S. […]
Marine Corps Veteran Shawntrel McCoy Finds His Perfect Fit in the SkillBridge Program
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityAs Shawntrel McCoy closes out his 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he’ll be spending his last six months pursuing his passion for environmental science in the SkillBridge Program at the San Diego County Water Authority. The program is helping military veterans transition to career-track training opportunities, including work in the water and wastewater […]
San Diego Secures $3 Million to Help Low-Income Families Install Efficient Toilets, Irrigation
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia has awarded the wholesaler San Diego County Water Authority $3 million to help financially strapped households install high-efficiency toilets and upgrade irrigation systems, state officials announced last week. The money comes from the Department of Water Resources as part of $46 million in grants doled out across six counties in the state. Projects include recycling efforts, […]