An expanded Atmospheric River Reconnaissance program began last month as a result of the unexpected “bomb cyclone” in October 2021 that hit North America’s West Coast, followed by another atmospheric river less than a month later that caused severe flooding in Washington. “Climatologically, November and December can bring some of the worst floods for that part of […]
Higher utility rates will be here starting on Jan. 1. NBC 7 has already talked about higher energy rates, but water and wastewater rates are rising too. That means higher utility bills are on the way for many San Diegans. But just how much are they going up? Some, like water and wastewater increases, are set […]
Seems like most people are falling all over themselves celebrating the “historic” deal between the Imperial Irrigation District, Coachella Valley Water District, the U.S. Department of Interior (Bureau of Reclamation), and the California Natural Resources Agency that will supposedly bring up to a quarter-billion dollars to the Salton Sea for restoration projects. I certainly understand […]
California’s water supply crisis has hit a tipping point, with impacts spreading far and wide, reaching local communities and critical industries, putting us once again in jeopardy. This is a pivotal moment in the state’s future – one in which bold political leadership will emerge, or future generations will suffer. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement […]
Atmospheric River Reconnaissance Flight Season Gets an Early Start This Winter
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Scripps Institution of Oceanography / UC San Diegoby Steve KoppesAn expanded Atmospheric River Reconnaissance program began last month as a result of the unexpected “bomb cyclone” in October 2021 that hit North America’s West Coast, followed by another atmospheric river less than a month later that caused severe flooding in Washington. “Climatologically, November and December can bring some of the worst floods for that part of […]
How Much Will Water and Energy Rates Rise in San Diego in 2023?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diegoby Sergio Flores and Nicole Kjeldgaard Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityHigher utility rates will be here starting on Jan. 1. NBC 7 has already talked about higher energy rates, but water and wastewater rates are rising too. That means higher utility bills are on the way for many San Diegans. But just how much are they going up? Some, like water and wastewater increases, are set […]
Opinion: IID’s Four-Way Deal Bad for Imperial Valley
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Holtville Tribuneby John HernandezSeems like most people are falling all over themselves celebrating the “historic” deal between the Imperial Irrigation District, Coachella Valley Water District, the U.S. Department of Interior (Bureau of Reclamation), and the California Natural Resources Agency that will supposedly bring up to a quarter-billion dollars to the Salton Sea for restoration projects. I certainly understand […]
Opinion: San Diego is Not Protected from California’s Severe Water Supply Crisis
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby Gary Arant and Kimberly ThornerCalifornia’s water supply crisis has hit a tipping point, with impacts spreading far and wide, reaching local communities and critical industries, putting us once again in jeopardy. This is a pivotal moment in the state’s future – one in which bold political leadership will emerge, or future generations will suffer. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement […]