As the worst drought in 1,200 years grips the West, the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant is protecting the San Diego region with 50 million gallons a day of drought-proof water. Completed in 2015, the plant was built before the period of increasing inflation that’s driving up prices for water infrastructure projects that are […]
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in 2021, yet recent data shows Californians are not conserving enough water, in fact the Coachella Valley used about 20% more water this January than the previous one. Wednesday afternoon, the Desert Water Agency presented a plan to address the drought and how the Coachella Valley can help. […]
Ramona Municipal Water District directors approved a final map for the district’s election boundaries after discussing the pros and cons of dividing downtown Ramona among four divisions. The water district has five divisions, each represented by a director. Redistricting Partners LLC recently presented revised division boundaries to reflect changing population sizes and demographics based on […]
Paul Ecke III tells a story about his fastidious volunteers at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. A docent once asked him to get out of the field — even after learning he was the owner. And that’s how he explains the importance of keeping your distance from the plants to preserve them. The north end of […]
Carlsbad Desalination Plant Shields Region From Megadrought
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News Network Quoted: San Diego County Water AuthorityAs the worst drought in 1,200 years grips the West, the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant is protecting the San Diego region with 50 million gallons a day of drought-proof water. Completed in 2015, the plant was built before the period of increasing inflation that’s driving up prices for water infrastructure projects that are […]
Desert Water Agency Discusses Local Water Conservation Efforts
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /NBC Palm Springsby Carmela KarcherGovernor Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in 2021, yet recent data shows Californians are not conserving enough water, in fact the Coachella Valley used about 20% more water this January than the previous one. Wednesday afternoon, the Desert Water Agency presented a plan to address the drought and how the Coachella Valley can help. […]
Water District Directors Approve Map With New Division Boundaries
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Julie GallantRamona Municipal Water District directors approved a final map for the district’s election boundaries after discussing the pros and cons of dividing downtown Ramona among four divisions. The water district has five divisions, each represented by a director. Redistricting Partners LLC recently presented revised division boundaries to reflect changing population sizes and demographics based on […]
‘Absolutely Gorgeous’: The Flower Fields Return, Blazing ‘More Color Than Ever’
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris StonePaul Ecke III tells a story about his fastidious volunteers at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. A docent once asked him to get out of the field — even after learning he was the owner. And that’s how he explains the importance of keeping your distance from the plants to preserve them. The north end of […]