Here’s a look at the status of California’s reservoirs during another drought: There has not been much good news about California’s water supply lately, but there could be some relief on the way. The North-of-Delta Offstream Storage project, often referred to as the planned Sites Reservoir, was authorized by Congress in 2003. The long delayed project […]
Successfully installing WaterSmart Living irrigation starts long before you get out your tools. You need to complete an assessment of your landscape plan’s specific water needs, draw a complete plan showing the layout, then select your irrigation and purchase your irrigation equipment. If your soil needs amendments (and it almost certainly does), you must get […]
Irrigation is an essential part of any good landscape design. It ensures plants and trees get the water they need to thrive without wasting a drop. Once you know how much water your landscape plants require, it’s time to take a closer look at your irrigation system. Whether you are working with a professional designer […]
Forest canopies from the mountains of San Diego to San Bernardino and up to Santa Barbara have sharply declined over the last four decades as a result of climate change-fueled wildfire and drought. That’s according to a new study from the University of California Irvine that documented a loss of tree cover across the entire […]
Here’s How Low California’s Reservoirs Are and What to Expect in the Future
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby Kurt SnibbeHere’s a look at the status of California’s reservoirs during another drought: There has not been much good news about California’s water supply lately, but there could be some relief on the way. The North-of-Delta Offstream Storage project, often referred to as the planned Sites Reservoir, was authorized by Congress in 2003. The long delayed project […]
Installing WaterSmart Living Irrigation
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkSuccessfully installing WaterSmart Living irrigation starts long before you get out your tools. You need to complete an assessment of your landscape plan’s specific water needs, draw a complete plan showing the layout, then select your irrigation and purchase your irrigation equipment. If your soil needs amendments (and it almost certainly does), you must get […]
How to Use the Latest Landscape Irrigation Techniques to Save Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIrrigation is an essential part of any good landscape design. It ensures plants and trees get the water they need to thrive without wasting a drop. Once you know how much water your landscape plants require, it’s time to take a closer look at your irrigation system. Whether you are working with a professional designer […]
Southern California Forests Are Shrinking From Wildfire and Drought, Study Finds
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson SmithForest canopies from the mountains of San Diego to San Bernardino and up to Santa Barbara have sharply declined over the last four decades as a result of climate change-fueled wildfire and drought. That’s according to a new study from the University of California Irvine that documented a loss of tree cover across the entire […]