Even with the recent wet weather in San Diego County, climate change is rapidly accelerating in California, according to a new state report. Alex Tardy, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, explained how that can affect the state’s water supply. “Our long term deficits are still significant in Southern California and especially in Northern California. […]
While any amount of rain is beneficial for the Southern California region, experts said the small amount that rained in San Diego will not make an impact in drought levels, especially because the ground was so dry. Current conditions show a moderate drought in San Diego. The rain caused slow-moving traffic across several areas in San […]
The San Diego County Water Authority and waterwise garden guru Nan Sterman have teamed up to offer a series of free public webinars designed to help San Diego County residents care for their gardens during a fourth straight year of severe drought. Starting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2, Sterman will host periodic webinars during […]
The Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant has served more than 100 billion gallons of water over the past seven years — a milestone reached in late October, the San Diego County Water Authority and plant owners announced Tuesday. The plant, which produces 50 million gallons of drinking water daily, enough for 400,000 homes meeting 10% of San Diego County’s water […]
Third Consecutive Dry, Warm Winter Projected for San Diego Amid Statewide Drought
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBS-FM/TVby Jacob Aere Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityEven with the recent wet weather in San Diego County, climate change is rapidly accelerating in California, according to a new state report. Alex Tardy, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, explained how that can affect the state’s water supply. “Our long term deficits are still significant in Southern California and especially in Northern California. […]
Wednesday’s Rain Has Little Impact on California Drought Conditions
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /FOX 5 San Diegoby Zara BarkerWhile any amount of rain is beneficial for the Southern California region, experts said the small amount that rained in San Diego will not make an impact in drought levels, especially because the ground was so dry. Current conditions show a moderate drought in San Diego. The rain caused slow-moving traffic across several areas in San […]
Free ‘Drought-Proof Your Garden’ Webinars Start Nov. 2
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe San Diego County Water Authority and waterwise garden guru Nan Sterman have teamed up to offer a series of free public webinars designed to help San Diego County residents care for their gardens during a fourth straight year of severe drought. Starting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 2, Sterman will host periodic webinars during […]
Carlsbad Desalination Plant Hits Milestone 100 Billion Gallons Served
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Elizabeth Ireland Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant has served more than 100 billion gallons of water over the past seven years — a milestone reached in late October, the San Diego County Water Authority and plant owners announced Tuesday. The plant, which produces 50 million gallons of drinking water daily, enough for 400,000 homes meeting 10% of San Diego County’s water […]