After spending his weekdays with 25 energetic 5-year-olds as a kindergarten teacher, Nick Voinov needs a place and activity that provides respite. For decades, it’s been his garden. Voinov, who lives in La Mesa with his wife, Joanna, and their three children, originally moved into his house in 1994 with friends. His mom, Janet, had […]
With recent storm systems that swept through the west, California has seen more precipitation this year than normal, bringing the water supply stored in reservoirs — both locally and across the state — up from historic lows to levels that are some of the highest in years. And with drought conditions having improved in much of California, […]
The storm system generated by yet another atmospheric river will dump more rain on Southern California this week beginning Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. One to 3 inches of rainfall is forecast for coastal areas and valleys, while mountain and foothill communities may see 3 to 6 inches of rain by the time the storm passes […]
When the nation’s largest desalination plant opened in Carlsbad, California, in 2015, people across the country were watching to see how it increased water supplies as groundwater dwindled, reservoirs dried up, and drought ravaged the Golden State. Nearly 10 years later, the plant has demonstrated how seawater desalination can play a pivotal role in achieving […]
WaterSmart Makeover: Helix District Winner’s Landscape an Homage to Neighborly Inspiration
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Caron GoldenAfter spending his weekdays with 25 energetic 5-year-olds as a kindergarten teacher, Nick Voinov needs a place and activity that provides respite. For decades, it’s been his garden. Voinov, who lives in La Mesa with his wife, Joanna, and their three children, originally moved into his house in 1994 with friends. His mom, Janet, had […]
Update: How the Recent Storms Impacted San Diego’s Water Supply in Reservoirs
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /FOX 5 San Diego Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityWith recent storm systems that swept through the west, California has seen more precipitation this year than normal, bringing the water supply stored in reservoirs — both locally and across the state — up from historic lows to levels that are some of the highest in years. And with drought conditions having improved in much of California, […]
Deluge From Atmospheric River Event Continues Into Wednesday
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KTLA 5by Will ConybeareThe storm system generated by yet another atmospheric river will dump more rain on Southern California this week beginning Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. One to 3 inches of rainfall is forecast for coastal areas and valleys, while mountain and foothill communities may see 3 to 6 inches of rain by the time the storm passes […]
Thirst for Water: How the Nation’s Largest Desalination Plant is Generating Change
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water Onlineby Vic Bianes and Jeremy Crutchfield Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhen the nation’s largest desalination plant opened in Carlsbad, California, in 2015, people across the country were watching to see how it increased water supplies as groundwater dwindled, reservoirs dried up, and drought ravaged the Golden State. Nearly 10 years later, the plant has demonstrated how seawater desalination can play a pivotal role in achieving […]