California is in the third year of drought and water agencies and officials statewide are urging residents and businesses to increase their water conservation. Governor Gavin Newsom has called on all Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15% with simple measures to protect water reserves.
Record temperatures are expected to hit California starting Thursday — right as details emerge about the megadrought ailing the state. As it turns out, the western United States is the driest it’s ever been in at least 1200 years, according to a UCLA analysis. California’s Sierra snowpack sits at just 38% of its average, which spells trouble […]
Although California’s governor has made overtures to conserve water, most of the water districts in San Diego County are already ahead of the game. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently asked everyone to try to conserve up to 20% of their water as the state endures another drought. The Sweetwater Authority in San Diego’s South Bay area, however, said […]
San Diego County high school students whose Instagram Reels and TikTok skills impress their friends can put them to good use and earn scholarship money for their efforts. The 2022 California Special Districts Association San Diego Chapter video scholarship competition is open through the end of April. The annual “Districts Make The Difference” contest promotes […]
California Drought Demands Statewide Water Conservation Effort
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Networkby Ed Joyce / County of San Diego Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityCalifornia is in the third year of drought and water agencies and officials statewide are urging residents and businesses to increase their water conservation. Governor Gavin Newsom has called on all Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15% with simple measures to protect water reserves.
CA Snowpack Is a Fraction of What It Should Be. Expect Water Restrictions
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KCRWby Danielle ChiriguayoRecord temperatures are expected to hit California starting Thursday — right as details emerge about the megadrought ailing the state. As it turns out, the western United States is the driest it’s ever been in at least 1200 years, according to a UCLA analysis. California’s Sierra snowpack sits at just 38% of its average, which spells trouble […]
San Diego County Mostly Winning its Bout With the Drought
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC 7 San Diegoby Joe LittleAlthough California’s governor has made overtures to conserve water, most of the water districts in San Diego County are already ahead of the game. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently asked everyone to try to conserve up to 20% of their water as the state endures another drought. The Sweetwater Authority in San Diego’s South Bay area, however, said […]
High School Students Invited to Enter Special Districts Video Contest
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthoritySan Diego County high school students whose Instagram Reels and TikTok skills impress their friends can put them to good use and earn scholarship money for their efforts. The 2022 California Special Districts Association San Diego Chapter video scholarship competition is open through the end of April. The annual “Districts Make The Difference” contest promotes […]