We conserve, recycle and desalinate water. Is capturing stormwater runoff the next big thing to try to ease California’s water woes? The idea of putting treated stormwater runoff into the water supply has long been an intriguing notion in California. After all, rain and snow — essentially stormwater — feeds the state’s reservoirs. Runoff in […]
With warmer spring and summer months approaching, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Wednesday urged customers to increase conservation efforts in light of unusually early and rapid snowmelt. On April 1, the snowpack was 41% of normal, however on Tuesday, less than two weeks later, readings from the DWP’s Eastern Sierra snow measuring […]
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.
Opinion: Study Targets Stormwater, More Conservation to Sustain California’s Water Supply
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Michael Smolens Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWe conserve, recycle and desalinate water. Is capturing stormwater runoff the next big thing to try to ease California’s water woes? The idea of putting treated stormwater runoff into the water supply has long been an intriguing notion in California. After all, rain and snow — essentially stormwater — feeds the state’s reservoirs. Runoff in […]
LADWP Urges Customers to Step Up Conservation Efforts
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Spectrum News 1With warmer spring and summer months approaching, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Wednesday urged customers to increase conservation efforts in light of unusually early and rapid snowmelt. On April 1, the snowpack was 41% of normal, however on Tuesday, less than two weeks later, readings from the DWP’s Eastern Sierra snow measuring […]
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.