Avocado growers in San Diego County are facing tough times as a result of the soaring cost of water coupled with ongoing drought and heatwaves. The crop generated just $82.8 million throughout the region last year, down from $152.9 million in 2020, according to the county’s annual crop report. It was the first time the fruit […]
As the South Coast Water District prepares to present its proposed desalination plant to the California Coastal Commission next week, the San Clemente City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night, Oct. 4, to publicly back the project. The council will send a pre-written letter of support to the Coastal Commission, which will consider on Oct. […]
For the first time in 12 years, San Diego County has a new top crop, while agricultural value exceeded $1.75 billion, according to the county’s Crop Report released Wednesday.
Water and wastewater industry employees can advance their professional careers with a specialty degree to help them achieve their goals. The industry offers vast opportunities in engineering, operations, finance, public affairs, human resources, administration and information technology.
San Diego’s Avocado Production Plummets. Growers Cite Drought, Heatwaves
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson Smith Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAvocado growers in San Diego County are facing tough times as a result of the soaring cost of water coupled with ongoing drought and heatwaves. The crop generated just $82.8 million throughout the region last year, down from $152.9 million in 2020, according to the county’s annual crop report. It was the first time the fruit […]
San Clemente Council Approves Letter of Support for South Coast Water’s Desalination Plant
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Dana Point Timesby C. Jayden SmithAs the South Coast Water District prepares to present its proposed desalination plant to the California Coastal Commission next week, the San Clemente City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday night, Oct. 4, to publicly back the project. The council will send a pre-written letter of support to the Coastal Commission, which will consider on Oct. […]
San Diego County Has New Top Crop as Agricultural Value Reaches $1.75 Billion
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San Diegoby Debbie L. SklarFor the first time in 12 years, San Diego County has a new top crop, while agricultural value exceeded $1.75 billion, according to the county’s Crop Report released Wednesday.
Waterworks Management Degree Program Supports Career Growth
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkWater and wastewater industry employees can advance their professional careers with a specialty degree to help them achieve their goals. The industry offers vast opportunities in engineering, operations, finance, public affairs, human resources, administration and information technology.