The Ramona Municipal Water District is gaining a new director to replace outgoing Director Gary Hurst. Hurst has served on the board for nearly four years and has decided not to seek reelection when his term expires in December. His expected replacement to be seated on the board for Division 5 in December is Diane […]
San Diego County has made great strides to safeguard itself against California’s recurring drought cycle. For example, in 1991, 95% of our water was imported by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). By 2023, only 14% of our water was imported by the MWD. Diversification efforts included building the Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination plant in Carlsbad, […]
After more than a decade of challenges, local environmental groups are rejoicing after the Board of Supervisors approved a new climate action plan this week that they say will keep the county accountable in slashing emissions. The climate plan passed Wednesday along party lines will be used as a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at county […]
Inflation and major problems with tunneling and flooding have ballooned the price tag for San Diego’s Pure Water sewage recycling system by $130 million, a 10 percent hike that’s expected to raise sewer and water rates. The city has already burned through nearly the entire $115 million contingency fund set aside to cover cost overruns […]
Ramona Municipal Water District Board to Get New Director
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie GallantThe Ramona Municipal Water District is gaining a new director to replace outgoing Director Gary Hurst. Hurst has served on the board for nearly four years and has decided not to seek reelection when his term expires in December. His expected replacement to be seated on the board for Division 5 in December is Diane […]
OPINION: Water for the Future
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /Patchby Marie WaldronSan Diego County has made great strides to safeguard itself against California’s recurring drought cycle. For example, in 1991, 95% of our water was imported by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). By 2023, only 14% of our water was imported by the MWD. Diversification efforts included building the Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination plant in Carlsbad, […]
‘Biggest Environmental Victory’: After More than a Decade in Limbo, San Diego County has a New Climate Plan
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Emily AlvarengaAfter more than a decade of challenges, local environmental groups are rejoicing after the Board of Supervisors approved a new climate action plan this week that they say will keep the county accountable in slashing emissions. The climate plan passed Wednesday along party lines will be used as a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at county […]
Billion-Dollar Pure Water Project Stares Down $130M in Cost Overruns for Pipelines, Plants and Pumps
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickInflation and major problems with tunneling and flooding have ballooned the price tag for San Diego’s Pure Water sewage recycling system by $130 million, a 10 percent hike that’s expected to raise sewer and water rates. The city has already burned through nearly the entire $115 million contingency fund set aside to cover cost overruns […]