A proposal to place solar panels over the 370-mile Los Angeles Aqueduct in an attempt to reduce evaporation and add capacity for renewable energy for residents was approved by a council committee this week. Around one-tenth of the water in the aqueduct is lost from evaporation each year due to the length of travel for […]
The Pure Water San Diego Program was pushed into action at the very start of November, 2022. City leaders gathered on the first of the month to discuss one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the county. Pure Water San Diego is a program that intends to use proven water purification technology to clean […]
Los Angeles residents, now is a great time to pull out your lawn. With water supplies continuing to tighten, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Thursday that the city’s Department of Water and Power will pay homeowners and businesses significantly more to remove their grassy turf. Approved applications will receive $5 per square foot, a 67% increase from […]
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. […]
Proposal to Place Solar Panels Over LA Aqueduct Advances
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Whittier Daily NewsA proposal to place solar panels over the 370-mile Los Angeles Aqueduct in an attempt to reduce evaporation and add capacity for renewable energy for residents was approved by a council committee this week. Around one-tenth of the water in the aqueduct is lost from evaporation each year due to the length of travel for […]
San Diego Begins Construction on Advanced Water Recycling Plants
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KUSI NewsThe Pure Water San Diego Program was pushed into action at the very start of November, 2022. City leaders gathered on the first of the month to discuss one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the county. Pure Water San Diego is a program that intends to use proven water purification technology to clean […]
Tear Out Your Lawn, Get More Free Cash. LADWP Ups Rebates for Customers.
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Jon HealeyLos Angeles residents, now is a great time to pull out your lawn. With water supplies continuing to tighten, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Thursday that the city’s Department of Water and Power will pay homeowners and businesses significantly more to remove their grassy turf. Approved applications will receive $5 per square foot, a 67% increase from […]
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. […]