Sunsets, wildlife, and family fun inspired the winning photos in the 2022 Lake Jennings Spring Photo Contest, held by the Helix Water District. Winners were named this week and recognized at the June Governing Board meeting.
Kyle Swanson responds to a question about the safety of the drinking water to be produced at the East County Advanced Water Purification Program (East County AWP) in a way that conveys a sure grasp and confidence in the science behind the $950 million project. “There’s an extensive treatment process that will be taking place,” […]
News about the environment rarely is good these days, but a string of grim developments locally, regionally and internationally cast a particular pall over the otherwise sunny arrival of summer. Beaches from Imperial Beach north to Coronado were closed because of sewage discharges from Tijuana. The Colorado River’s reservoirs are so low that severe water […]
The Santa Fe Irrigation District has adopted its Drought Response Level 2 reduction actions in order to meet state guidelines for water conservation. The board made its decision at the June 16 meeting. “Drought and water-use efficiency are a way of life for all Californians and our local communities,” said Michael Hogan, SFID board president […]
Lake Jennings 2022 Spring Photo Contest Winners Depict Lake Activities
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkSunsets, wildlife, and family fun inspired the winning photos in the 2022 Lake Jennings Spring Photo Contest, held by the Helix Water District. Winners were named this week and recognized at the June Governing Board meeting.
Swanson Takes Over at Padre Dam and East County AWP
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /East County Magazineby Mike AllenKyle Swanson responds to a question about the safety of the drinking water to be produced at the East County Advanced Water Purification Program (East County AWP) in a way that conveys a sure grasp and confidence in the science behind the $950 million project. “There’s an extensive treatment process that will be taking place,” […]
Opinion: Summertime Is No Cure for the Environmental Blues
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Michael SmolensNews about the environment rarely is good these days, but a string of grim developments locally, regionally and internationally cast a particular pall over the otherwise sunny arrival of summer. Beaches from Imperial Beach north to Coronado were closed because of sewage discharges from Tijuana. The Colorado River’s reservoirs are so low that severe water […]
Santa Fe Irrigation District Sets Additional Drought Restrictions
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Rancho Santa Fe Reviewby Karen BillingThe Santa Fe Irrigation District has adopted its Drought Response Level 2 reduction actions in order to meet state guidelines for water conservation. The board made its decision at the June 16 meeting. “Drought and water-use efficiency are a way of life for all Californians and our local communities,” said Michael Hogan, SFID board president […]