San Diego’s recent rainstorms was a much-needed boost to 24 reservoirs around the county. “We talk about often as pennies from the sky and yesterday was millions from the sky,” smiled Carlos Quintero, the General Manager for the Sweetwater Authority. Quintero said the Sweetwater Reservoir in Spring Valley collected about 1,700 acre-feet of water on […]
Good news has surfaced in Los Angeles County’s ongoing battle with water scarcity. The Los Angeles County Public Works Department announced Monday that more than 33 billion gallons of stormwater have been captured in the early months of the California winter storm season. It will be used as drinking water and is enough to supply […]
When the matriarch of the neighborhood decides with her husband that it’s time to renovate the front yard’s landscaping, you know it’s going to have to be something special. A WaterSmart contest winner in the Sweetwater Authority district showcases success of nearly 10 years with low-water use. (Editor’s Note: About the series- This is the […]
Last month the Santa Fe Irrigation District swore in incumbent board members Michael Hogan, Sandra Johnson and Andy Menshenk, who all ran unopposed in the November election, and welcomed an additional new board member, Ron Magnaghi. Director Magnaghi was appointed by San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer to represent Division 1, which includes areas of […]
Rainstorms Are Boosting San Diego’s Water Supplies — but It’s Not Enough
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC San Diegoby Joe LittleSan Diego’s recent rainstorms was a much-needed boost to 24 reservoirs around the county. “We talk about often as pennies from the sky and yesterday was millions from the sky,” smiled Carlos Quintero, the General Manager for the Sweetwater Authority. Quintero said the Sweetwater Reservoir in Spring Valley collected about 1,700 acre-feet of water on […]
Los Angeles County Collects 33 Billion Gallons of Rainwater in Recent Storms
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KTLA 5by Travis SchleppGood news has surfaced in Los Angeles County’s ongoing battle with water scarcity. The Los Angeles County Public Works Department announced Monday that more than 33 billion gallons of stormwater have been captured in the early months of the California winter storm season. It will be used as drinking water and is enough to supply […]
WaterSmart Makeover: Seasoned Landscape in Chula Vista a Standout for Fullness, Color
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Caron Golden Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhen the matriarch of the neighborhood decides with her husband that it’s time to renovate the front yard’s landscaping, you know it’s going to have to be something special. A WaterSmart contest winner in the Sweetwater Authority district showcases success of nearly 10 years with low-water use. (Editor’s Note: About the series- This is the […]
New Director Appointed to Santa Fe Irrigation District Board
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Reviewby Karen Billing Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityLast month the Santa Fe Irrigation District swore in incumbent board members Michael Hogan, Sandra Johnson and Andy Menshenk, who all ran unopposed in the November election, and welcomed an additional new board member, Ron Magnaghi. Director Magnaghi was appointed by San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer to represent Division 1, which includes areas of […]