The Colorado River begins in the Rocky Mountains, collecting snowmelt as it meanders through an alpine valley. Across a vast swath of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, the river grows as it takes in major tributaries: the Gunnison, the Dolores, the Green and others. The Colorado River Basin encompasses more than 246,000 square miles in seven […]
Any WaterSmart landscape makeover starts with observing and recording your property as it exists today. Think of it as a bird’s eye view or satellite map showing your property’s boundaries and physical features. This becomes the basis of all your planning. You need a few basic tools to draw your own plot plan. They include […]
Recycling has become a big part of saving water amid California’s historic drought, and businesses across the state are implementing it in interesting ways. Wasting water is something that has bothered Buzz Boettcher for years. “I’ve done a lot of offshore sailing and racing over the years, and it didn’t make sense that ten people […]
For California’s water experts, months in the air could soon reveal secrets under the ground, including the remnants of ancient waterways hidden for thousands of years. It’s a discovery that could be key to recharging the state’s depleted groundwater. Katherine Dlubac, Ph.D., is overseeing the high-tech survey for the California Department of Water Resources.
The Colorado River: Where the West Quenches Its Thirst
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Luis Sinco and Ian JamesThe Colorado River begins in the Rocky Mountains, collecting snowmelt as it meanders through an alpine valley. Across a vast swath of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah, the river grows as it takes in major tributaries: the Gunnison, the Dolores, the Green and others. The Colorado River Basin encompasses more than 246,000 square miles in seven […]
Plan For Success: Create A Plot Plan
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkAny WaterSmart landscape makeover starts with observing and recording your property as it exists today. Think of it as a bird’s eye view or satellite map showing your property’s boundaries and physical features. This becomes the basis of all your planning. You need a few basic tools to draw your own plot plan. They include […]
This SoCal Business Developed a System to Reuse Water as a Way to Fight the Drought
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC 7by Rob McMillanRecycling has become a big part of saving water amid California’s historic drought, and businesses across the state are implementing it in interesting ways. Wasting water is something that has bothered Buzz Boettcher for years. “I’ve done a lot of offshore sailing and racing over the years, and it didn’t make sense that ten people […]
How CA’s Ancient Hidden Waterways Could Be Key to Recharging State’s Depleted Groundwater
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /ABC 7by Spencer Christian and Tim DidionFor California’s water experts, months in the air could soon reveal secrets under the ground, including the remnants of ancient waterways hidden for thousands of years. It’s a discovery that could be key to recharging the state’s depleted groundwater. Katherine Dlubac, Ph.D., is overseeing the high-tech survey for the California Department of Water Resources.