Mike and Cathy Godfrey’s water-efficient landscape design is the winner of the Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 2022 WaterSmart Landscape Contest. “Maximizing water efficiency outdoors is especially important as drought conditions remain in effect across the state,” said OMWD Board Director Neal Meyers. “Showcasing the diversity and beauty of California-friendly landscaping can encourage others to swap their grass […]
As the State of California faces a record drought, ocean desalination has been highlighted as a potentially more reliable alternative to imported water. Following the California Coastal Commission’s unanimous vote to deny permits for the Brookfield-Poseidon Desalination plant in Huntington Beach last month, the South Coast Water District is working to obtain all major permits for […]
There’ll be an audit of California’s water supply forecast after the state overestimated and prematurely released 700,000 acre-feet of water last year, officials announced Monday. A news release from Assemblymember Adam Gray (D-Merced) announced that Gray’s request for audit was approved. It aims to examine the impacts of the flawed forecasts and the Department of Water […]
Burbank is tightening its water restrictions as the drought worsens, with a goal of cutting water usage by 15%. Stage III of Burbank’s sustainable water use ordinance goes into effect immediately. City officials say water reduction efforts started out strong, with the city achieving targets in December and January. But Burbank’s water conservation efforts relapsed […]
Landscape Diversity Showcased By 2022 Olivenhain Municipal Water District Contest Winner
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkMike and Cathy Godfrey’s water-efficient landscape design is the winner of the Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s 2022 WaterSmart Landscape Contest. “Maximizing water efficiency outdoors is especially important as drought conditions remain in effect across the state,” said OMWD Board Director Neal Meyers. “Showcasing the diversity and beauty of California-friendly landscaping can encourage others to swap their grass […]
In Wake of Poseidon Plants Denial South Coast Water Looks to Fill Hole in County’s Water Portfolio
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Dana Point Timesby Breeana GreenburgAs the State of California faces a record drought, ocean desalination has been highlighted as a potentially more reliable alternative to imported water. Following the California Coastal Commission’s unanimous vote to deny permits for the Brookfield-Poseidon Desalination plant in Huntington Beach last month, the South Coast Water District is working to obtain all major permits for […]
California’s ‘Broken’ Water Supply Forecast to Be Audited
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC 10There’ll be an audit of California’s water supply forecast after the state overestimated and prematurely released 700,000 acre-feet of water last year, officials announced Monday. A news release from Assemblymember Adam Gray (D-Merced) announced that Gray’s request for audit was approved. It aims to examine the impacts of the flawed forecasts and the Department of Water […]
Burbank Tightens Water Restrictions After Usage Jumps 22% in March, 17% in April
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS Newsby Darleene PowellsBurbank is tightening its water restrictions as the drought worsens, with a goal of cutting water usage by 15%. Stage III of Burbank’s sustainable water use ordinance goes into effect immediately. City officials say water reduction efforts started out strong, with the city achieving targets in December and January. But Burbank’s water conservation efforts relapsed […]