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 […]
A water district serving parts of the Conejo Valley is imposing some of the toughest watering restrictions in the region as a result of the drought. The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District reduced the amount of water customers can use for outdoor irrigation from 75% to 50% of normal. District officials say if they can […]
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 […]
Water District Imposes Some of the Toughest Water Use Restrictions in Region
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KCLUby Lance OrozcoA water district serving parts of the Conejo Valley is imposing some of the toughest watering restrictions in the region as a result of the drought. The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District reduced the amount of water customers can use for outdoor irrigation from 75% to 50% of normal. District officials say if they can […]