Climate advocates are giving the San Diego region mixed reviews when it comes to developing climate action plans. Those plans are considered vital roadmaps to slowing the warming of the planet’s climate and steering state and federal climate funding to the region. More than half of the region’s municipalities have climate action plans (CAPs), and […]
Tens of millions of gallons of water are flowing through a major pipeline in North San Diego County after successful repairs on a distressed section of Pipeline 4. The urgent repair project is a testament to the San Diego County Water Authority’s proactive Asset Management Program, which helps maintain water supply reliability while saving ratepayers money.
On Tuesday, Californians settled three lawsuits against the International Boundary and Water Commission or the IBWC, the binational agency that treats a portion of the sewage-laden water rolling into the U.S. from Tijuana under a treaty between the two countries. At the crux of the many complaints by the city of Imperial Beach, Surfrider Foundation, […]
The Coachella Valley Water District will consider implementing several water conservation measures on Tuesday, including a ban on outdoor water use for spray irrigation during daytime hours, requiring restaurants to only serve water upon request, and increasing the turf rebate amount. The meeting comes as the state is in a deepening drought after one of the […]
Climate Action Plan Report Card Has Mixed Reviews for Cities in San Diego County
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby Erik Anderson Quoted: `Climate advocates are giving the San Diego region mixed reviews when it comes to developing climate action plans. Those plans are considered vital roadmaps to slowing the warming of the planet’s climate and steering state and federal climate funding to the region. More than half of the region’s municipalities have climate action plans (CAPs), and […]
Asset Management: Successful Pipeline Repair 4 Project in San Diego
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityTens of millions of gallons of water are flowing through a major pipeline in North San Diego County after successful repairs on a distressed section of Pipeline 4. The urgent repair project is a testament to the San Diego County Water Authority’s proactive Asset Management Program, which helps maintain water supply reliability while saving ratepayers money.
Californians Settle Lawsuits Against Binational Water Commission
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie ElmerOn Tuesday, Californians settled three lawsuits against the International Boundary and Water Commission or the IBWC, the binational agency that treats a portion of the sewage-laden water rolling into the U.S. from Tijuana under a treaty between the two countries. At the crux of the many complaints by the city of Imperial Beach, Surfrider Foundation, […]
CVWD to Consider Ban on Daytime Spray Irrigation, Other Water Conservation Measures
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Desert Sunby Erin RodeThe Coachella Valley Water District will consider implementing several water conservation measures on Tuesday, including a ban on outdoor water use for spray irrigation during daytime hours, requiring restaurants to only serve water upon request, and increasing the turf rebate amount. The meeting comes as the state is in a deepening drought after one of the […]