Ramona Municipal Water District reported on the status of transferring the district’s oversight of fire and emergency medical services to the county and approved a two-year budget at the June 14 meeting. The two topics are intertwined because transferring fire and EMS services to the San Diego County Fire Protection District would likely free up […]
In the face of a regional drought, many Orange County cities are trying to cut back on water consumption by rolling out conservation policies – echoing efforts from the previous drought that ended a few years back. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in October 2021 based on the state’s drought condition. In May, the […]
An I-team investigation reveals that despite the statewide drought declaration and additional water restrictions, the Coachella Valley’s water supply is dramatically better off than most other areas of California right now. It’s not the message you’re hearing from state leaders, but experts say our local water supplies are plentiful and well-managed as they have been […]
The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality has lifted the water contact closure and advisory for the Imperial Beach and Silver Strand shorelines. Recent water quality testing confirms that cross-boundary sewage flows are no longer impacting these beaches, which remain open. Recent closures also have extended into Coronado, at beaches near the Hotel del […]
Ramona Water District Moves Forward With Emergency Services Transfer, Approves Two-Year Budget
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie Gallant Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityRamona Municipal Water District reported on the status of transferring the district’s oversight of fire and emergency medical services to the county and approved a two-year budget at the June 14 meeting. The two topics are intertwined because transferring fire and EMS services to the San Diego County Fire Protection District would likely free up […]
Orange County Cities Wrestling With Southwest Drought Look to Conservation Policies
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of OCby Angelina HicksIn the face of a regional drought, many Orange County cities are trying to cut back on water consumption by rolling out conservation policies – echoing efforts from the previous drought that ended a few years back. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in October 2021 based on the state’s drought condition. In May, the […]
Desert Water: How Secure Is Our Water Supply? Better Off Than You Might Think
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /News Channel 3by Jeff StahlAn I-team investigation reveals that despite the statewide drought declaration and additional water restrictions, the Coachella Valley’s water supply is dramatically better off than most other areas of California right now. It’s not the message you’re hearing from state leaders, but experts say our local water supplies are plentiful and well-managed as they have been […]
County Lifts Water Contamination Closure in Imperial Beach, Along Silver Strand
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San DiegoThe San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality has lifted the water contact closure and advisory for the Imperial Beach and Silver Strand shorelines. Recent water quality testing confirms that cross-boundary sewage flows are no longer impacting these beaches, which remain open. Recent closures also have extended into Coronado, at beaches near the Hotel del […]