The 2023 regional WaterSmart Landscape Makeover competition is open. The annual contest seeks the best in landscaping makeover projects from 12 participating San Diego County water agencies. Showcasing residential water-saving landscaping projects highlights water conservation efforts, as a hotter, drier climate is forecast for the region.
Just three months ago, almost all of California was in drought, including at extreme and exceptional levels — the highest levels possible. Warnings went out from state water officials to expect only a fraction of requested water allocations. Then came the storms, one after the other. Nine atmospheric rivers pummeled California between late December and […]
The heavy winter rains have lowered San Diego County’s drought ranking to the lowest level in nearly two years, and more precipitation might be coming in mid-March. The U.S. Drought Monitor now lists the region as being “abnormally dry.” The county had been in a “moderate drought” since May 2021. Prior to that, greater San Diego experienced […]
Paloma Aguirre will represent San Diego County on the California Coastal Commission with a focus on equitable access to the coast. The Imperial Beach mayor will serve the remainder of former Commissioner Steve Padilla’s term, which expires May 2025. Padilla, a former Chula Vista council member, is now serving in the Legislature.
Landscape Makeover Contest Open For 2023 Entries
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe 2023 regional WaterSmart Landscape Makeover competition is open. The annual contest seeks the best in landscaping makeover projects from 12 participating San Diego County water agencies. Showcasing residential water-saving landscaping projects highlights water conservation efforts, as a hotter, drier climate is forecast for the region.
Winter Storms Have Greatly Improved Drought Conditions in San Diego County and Across California
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM/TVby John Carroll and Mike Damron Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityJust three months ago, almost all of California was in drought, including at extreme and exceptional levels — the highest levels possible. Warnings went out from state water officials to expect only a fraction of requested water allocations. Then came the storms, one after the other. Nine atmospheric rivers pummeled California between late December and […]
San Diego County’s Drought Level Falls to Lowest Point in 2 Years
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Gary RobbinsThe heavy winter rains have lowered San Diego County’s drought ranking to the lowest level in nearly two years, and more precipitation might be coming in mid-March. The U.S. Drought Monitor now lists the region as being “abnormally dry.” The county had been in a “moderate drought” since May 2021. Prior to that, greater San Diego experienced […]
Imperial Beach Mayor Will Represent San Diego Coast in State Commission
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Tammy MurgaPaloma Aguirre will represent San Diego County on the California Coastal Commission with a focus on equitable access to the coast. The Imperial Beach mayor will serve the remainder of former Commissioner Steve Padilla’s term, which expires May 2025. Padilla, a former Chula Vista council member, is now serving in the Legislature.