One day after approving a restriction that will limit outdoor watering to once a week for millions of Southern California residents and businesses, leaders of the region’s largest water wholesaler said Wednesday they needed to take unprecedented steps to respond to the record drought. “The reality is, this drought has left us without the water […]
It’s Springtime and if you’re thinking of sprucing up your garden you might want to do something drought tolerant. Which is exactly what they have at The Water Conservation Garden here in Rancho San Diego, but they say you’re not just limited to succulents and cactus. “Not only can you have color in your garden […]
As part of continuing efforts to maintain and invest in City of San Diego infrastructure, repair work starts within the next two weeks on Hodges Dam, at the Hodges Reservoir north of Rancho Bernardo. “It’s been over a century since Hodges Dam was constructed, and we are making significant investments to maintain this vital asset,” […]
Los Angeles did something Tuesday it’s never done before: it prohibited about 6 million Angelenos from watering outdoor landscapes except for one day a week. That’s because climate change-driven drought in California has stretched into its third year, with less rain and snow from the Sierra Nevada mountains feeding the northern rivers of the state. […]
Lawn Watering Restricted for Millions in Southern California, but Not Yet in San Diego
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Debbie L. Sklar Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityOne day after approving a restriction that will limit outdoor watering to once a week for millions of Southern California residents and businesses, leaders of the region’s largest water wholesaler said Wednesday they needed to take unprecedented steps to respond to the record drought. “The reality is, this drought has left us without the water […]
The Water Conservation Garden Explains Benefits of Drought Tolerant Plants
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS8by Shawn StylesIt’s Springtime and if you’re thinking of sprucing up your garden you might want to do something drought tolerant. Which is exactly what they have at The Water Conservation Garden here in Rancho San Diego, but they say you’re not just limited to succulents and cactus. “Not only can you have color in your garden […]
Repair Work on Hodges Dam to Begin
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /North County Daily Starby Terry Woods Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityAs part of continuing efforts to maintain and invest in City of San Diego infrastructure, repair work starts within the next two weeks on Hodges Dam, at the Hodges Reservoir north of Rancho Bernardo. “It’s been over a century since Hodges Dam was constructed, and we are making significant investments to maintain this vital asset,” […]
L.A.’s Historic Water Shortage Won’t Affect San Diegans
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityLos Angeles did something Tuesday it’s never done before: it prohibited about 6 million Angelenos from watering outdoor landscapes except for one day a week. That’s because climate change-driven drought in California has stretched into its third year, with less rain and snow from the Sierra Nevada mountains feeding the northern rivers of the state. […]