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.
The Helix Water District has expanded its ongoing sustainability efforts with the addition of its first all-electric, zero-emission, Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck. “Converting public and private fleets to zero-emission trucks is a big part of the governor’s plan to have five million zero-emission vehicles in California by 2030,” said Helix Water District Director of […]
If you’re looking to upgrade your landscape or just love gardens, it can be challenging to choose the right plants that will thrive in a water-saving landscape with your specific conditions. The online plant finder WaterSmart Landscaping in San Diego County can assist you through a comprehensive database of choices well suited to this region’s Mediterranean climate.
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.
Helix Water District Adds Zero-Emission Truck to Sustainability Efforts
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe Helix Water District has expanded its ongoing sustainability efforts with the addition of its first all-electric, zero-emission, Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck. “Converting public and private fleets to zero-emission trucks is a big part of the governor’s plan to have five million zero-emission vehicles in California by 2030,” said Helix Water District Director of […]
Find the Right Native Plants for Your Water-Saving Landscape Online
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San DiegoIf you’re looking to upgrade your landscape or just love gardens, it can be challenging to choose the right plants that will thrive in a water-saving landscape with your specific conditions. The online plant finder WaterSmart Landscaping in San Diego County can assist you through a comprehensive database of choices well suited to this region’s Mediterranean climate.