The U.S. national drought early-warning information system, called NIDIS, gave a rundown Thursday on when much of the Southwest will experience conditions that heighten the potential for wildfire. Drought is one of the main drivers because less water means drier soils, drier plants and drier air, all conditions that fuel wildfire.
A major electric vehicle manufacturer has inked a 10-year deal with a company operating at the south end of the Salton Sea for battery-grade lithium hydroxide, a huge boost for nascent production in an area that has long struggled with unemployment and pollution. Controlled Thermal Resources’ Hells Kitchen project has signed a binding agreement with Stellantis N.V. to […]
The East County Advanced Water Purification Program broke ground, marking an important milestone for the project, East San Diego County, the region and the entire water industry. Program representatives, elected officials and water industry leaders gathered at the future site of the treatment facility in Santee to celebrate the Program that will create a new, […]
This summer, some will be taking shorter showers and lawns will turn yellow as Southern Californians try to conserve water during the drought. While it mostly affects the Los Angeles area, all Californians are being asked to save water. Last month — when the state water board approved rules that went into effect on Wednesday […]
Conditions are Ripe For High Wildfire Season Come September
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diego by McKenzie Elmer Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe U.S. national drought early-warning information system, called NIDIS, gave a rundown Thursday on when much of the Southwest will experience conditions that heighten the potential for wildfire. Drought is one of the main drivers because less water means drier soils, drier plants and drier air, all conditions that fuel wildfire.
Electric Vehicle Maker Stellantis Will Buy Lithium Produced at Salton Sea
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Desert Sunby Janet WilsonA major electric vehicle manufacturer has inked a 10-year deal with a company operating at the south end of the Salton Sea for battery-grade lithium hydroxide, a huge boost for nascent production in an area that has long struggled with unemployment and pollution. Controlled Thermal Resources’ Hells Kitchen project has signed a binding agreement with Stellantis N.V. to […]
East County Advanced Water Purification Program Breaks Ground and Begins Construction
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Smart Water MagazineThe East County Advanced Water Purification Program broke ground, marking an important milestone for the project, East San Diego County, the region and the entire water industry. Program representatives, elected officials and water industry leaders gathered at the future site of the treatment facility in Santee to celebrate the Program that will create a new, […]
New Water Restrictions in Effect for Millions Across Southern California
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diegoby Dana GriffinThis summer, some will be taking shorter showers and lawns will turn yellow as Southern Californians try to conserve water during the drought. While it mostly affects the Los Angeles area, all Californians are being asked to save water. Last month — when the state water board approved rules that went into effect on Wednesday […]