The latest measurements from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows the American West is in for another dry La Niña winter, unwelcome news for the West currently struggling to keep flowing its main source of water: the shrinking Colorado River. “That’s the worry in the present situation is that the odds now are now with […]
Even as the recent 15-day watering ban in LA county ended earlier than scheduled last week, water – specifically lack of water – remains a top concern for many city officials. However, Santa Monica Water Resource Manager Sunny Wang reported to the planning commission last week that unlike some nearby municipalities, Santa Monica’s is on […]
To encourage water conservation as drought conditions persist, Carlsbad Municipal Water District, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District have partnered to offer discounted rain barrels to area residents this fall. Collecting rainwater for future use not only can save drinking water and money, but also reduces irrigation runoff that can carry pollutants into local waterways […]
Residents living in Boulevard say they’re running out of water, and it’s not because of the drought. They blame the lack of water on one of their neighbors, who they say is building a lake on his property.
Why Our Drought Isn’t Going Anywhere This Winter
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie ElmerThe latest measurements from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows the American West is in for another dry La Niña winter, unwelcome news for the West currently struggling to keep flowing its main source of water: the shrinking Colorado River. “That’s the worry in the present situation is that the odds now are now with […]
Water Conservation Efforts Paying Off in Santa Monica
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Santa Monica Daily Pressby Grace AdamsEven as the recent 15-day watering ban in LA county ended earlier than scheduled last week, water – specifically lack of water – remains a top concern for many city officials. However, Santa Monica Water Resource Manager Sunny Wang reported to the planning commission last week that unlike some nearby municipalities, Santa Monica’s is on […]
North County Water Agencies Offers Low‐Cost Rain Barrels to Help Customers Save Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityTo encourage water conservation as drought conditions persist, Carlsbad Municipal Water District, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, and Santa Fe Irrigation District have partnered to offer discounted rain barrels to area residents this fall. Collecting rainwater for future use not only can save drinking water and money, but also reduces irrigation runoff that can carry pollutants into local waterways […]
Boulevard Residents are Running Out of Water, It’s Not Because of the Drought
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /CBS 8by Shannon HandyResidents living in Boulevard say they’re running out of water, and it’s not because of the drought. They blame the lack of water on one of their neighbors, who they say is building a lake on his property.