A water contact closure in Imperial Beach has been extended north to the Silver Strand shoreline, county environmental health officials said Monday. The existing water contact closure area includes the Tijuana Slough and Imperial Beach shorelines, but has been extended to Silver Strand after testing confirmed water quality in that area does not meet state […]
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.
Before starting your water-saving landscape makeover, there are significant decisions to make, including plant and irrigation choices. First, determine what type of landscape will meet your needs and maximize your water-saving potential. Eliminating turf is the main target for saving water. Grass requires more water to keep it green than most other plants. In fact, […]
The Helix Water District Board of Directors honored East County student artists for their winning “Water Is Life” posters in an online awards ceremony during its May 2022 board meeting. Southern California students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to participate in their regional water agency’s Student Poster Art Contest to increase awareness about […]
Access to Silver Strand Shoreline’s Water Closed Due to Sewage Contamination
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San DiegoA water contact closure in Imperial Beach has been extended north to the Silver Strand shoreline, county environmental health officials said Monday. The existing water contact closure area includes the Tijuana Slough and Imperial Beach shorelines, but has been extended to Silver Strand after testing confirmed water quality in that area does not meet state […]
Plan For Success: Create A Plot Plan
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAny 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.
Choosing the Right Plants and Irrigation Are Crucial to a Water-Saving Landscape
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityBefore starting your water-saving landscape makeover, there are significant decisions to make, including plant and irrigation choices. First, determine what type of landscape will meet your needs and maximize your water-saving potential. Eliminating turf is the main target for saving water. Grass requires more water to keep it green than most other plants. In fact, […]
Helix Water District 2022 Student Poster Contest Winners Highlight ‘Water is Life’
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe Helix Water District Board of Directors honored East County student artists for their winning “Water Is Life” posters in an online awards ceremony during its May 2022 board meeting. Southern California students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to participate in their regional water agency’s Student Poster Art Contest to increase awareness about […]