Soil is essential to a healthy landscape and efficient water use. Learn about your soil’s characteristics and how to care for it. The results include easier maintenance, a healthier environment, and a more beautiful landscape despite drought conditions. Here are some simple tests to help you evaluate your soil.
A permit approved Thursday by the California Coastal Commission will allow the Carlsbad desalination plant to modify its seawater intakes and discharge structures to better protect marine life and create a “stand-alone” system.
San Diego County got minimal rain Saturday as the last of Tropical Storm Kay passed over the region. The storm already brought record rainfall to the county on Friday, with around a half-inch near the coast and nearly 2 inches in some mountain areas. Rainfall totals were much lower as the storm dissipated over the […]
A new study by San Diego State University scientists finds that the bacterial outbreaks in the San Diego River that force frequent local beach closures are caused primarily by leaks in aging sewer pipes, not by homeless encampments or failing septic tanks.
Understanding the Role of Healthy Soil in a Successful Landscape During Drought
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /Times of San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySoil is essential to a healthy landscape and efficient water use. Learn about your soil’s characteristics and how to care for it. The results include easier maintenance, a healthier environment, and a more beautiful landscape despite drought conditions. Here are some simple tests to help you evaluate your soil.
Modified Seawater Intakes Approved for Carlsbad Desalination Plant
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribune by Phil DiehlA permit approved Thursday by the California Coastal Commission will allow the Carlsbad desalination plant to modify its seawater intakes and discharge structures to better protect marine life and create a “stand-alone” system.
Tropical Storm Ended Saturday in San Diego With Light Showers
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Gayle Falkenthal /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Philip MolnarSan Diego County got minimal rain Saturday as the last of Tropical Storm Kay passed over the region. The storm already brought record rainfall to the county on Friday, with around a half-inch near the coast and nearly 2 inches in some mountain areas. Rainfall totals were much lower as the storm dissipated over the […]
What’s Causing Beach Pollution Near the San Diego River? Blame Sewer Leaks, Study Suggests
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickA new study by San Diego State University scientists finds that the bacterial outbreaks in the San Diego River that force frequent local beach closures are caused primarily by leaks in aging sewer pipes, not by homeless encampments or failing septic tanks.