It seems like we’re always in a drought in Southern California, so when it rains, the question becomes: Where did all that precious water go? Well, not all of it ends up in the ocean. According to Art Castro, watershed manager at the L.A. Department of Water and Power, in the last four days alone, the […]
The final shutdown for scheduled maintenance of the San Diego County Water Authority’s First Aqueduct started today, February 27. The shutdown will run through March 8, allowing crews to reline portions of the historic aqueduct and perform regular maintenance work that ensures a safe and reliable water supply for the region.
Drought and population growth have taken their toll on the Colorado River, pushing it to historic lows. As we work together with our neighboring states and the federal government on a long-term solution, many eyes are focused on the Imperial Valley, because of its senior water rights. And as much as we believe in upholding […]
Here’s how much rain fell across San Diego County during the five day period ending at 1 a.m on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Although the number wasn’t huge for San Diego, the city has now received 9.57 inches of rain since the rainy season began on October 1. That’s only 0.20 inches […]
LA is Capturing More Rain, but Increasingly Extreme Storms Present a Challenge
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /LAistby Erin StoneIt seems like we’re always in a drought in Southern California, so when it rains, the question becomes: Where did all that precious water go? Well, not all of it ends up in the ocean. According to Art Castro, watershed manager at the L.A. Department of Water and Power, in the last four days alone, the […]
First Aqueduct Maintenance Shutdown Feb. 27-March 8
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe final shutdown for scheduled maintenance of the San Diego County Water Authority’s First Aqueduct started today, February 27. The shutdown will run through March 8, allowing crews to reline portions of the historic aqueduct and perform regular maintenance work that ensures a safe and reliable water supply for the region.
Opinion: Imperial Valley Takes its Colorado River Senior Water Rights Seriously
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Desert Sunby Stephen BensonDrought and population growth have taken their toll on the Colorado River, pushing it to historic lows. As we work together with our neighboring states and the federal government on a long-term solution, many eyes are focused on the Imperial Valley, because of its senior water rights. And as much as we believe in upholding […]
Here’s How Much Rain Fell in 40 San Diego County Communities in the Past Five Days
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsHere’s how much rain fell across San Diego County during the five day period ending at 1 a.m on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Although the number wasn’t huge for San Diego, the city has now received 9.57 inches of rain since the rainy season began on October 1. That’s only 0.20 inches […]