The Palmdale Water District Board of Directors gave the go-ahead to staff to develop a water education class, which customers could attend in lieu of paying fines for overuse, should mandatory water restrictions be put in place. Suggested by Director Amberrose Merino, the class is modeled after one used successfully in Santa Cruz in 2014, […]
As Poseidon Water gears up for next month’s final permit hearings on its controversial Huntington Beach desalination proposal, the company signed a non-binding agreement Tuesday, Feb. 22, recognizing a “goal” of 100% clean energy for the massive power needs of the plant. The surge of new greenhouse gases resulting from those needs is among numerous […]
Cold, windy and occasionally wet conditions will continue across San Diego County through Wednesday, with widespread rain and mountain snow possible before things warm up later in the week. “Hazardous travel is expected, especially through the mountains,” according to the National Weather Service. A winter storm warning will be in effect through 6 p.m. Wednesday […]
As the Imperial Valley begins its transformation into what some are calling Lithium Valley, one company says it could have lithium production at commercial scale by 2026, President Joe Biden said Tuesday at an event with Gov. Gavin Newsom, industry executives, community representatives and labor leaders. Biden met with the group to announce several investments in domestic […]
PWD to Offer Water Use, Conservation Courses to Customers
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Antelope Valley Pressby Allison GatlinThe Palmdale Water District Board of Directors gave the go-ahead to staff to develop a water education class, which customers could attend in lieu of paying fines for overuse, should mandatory water restrictions be put in place. Suggested by Director Amberrose Merino, the class is modeled after one used successfully in Santa Cruz in 2014, […]
Poseidon Vows 100% Clean Energy for Desalination Plant in Huntington Beach
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Orange County Registerby Martin WisckolAs Poseidon Water gears up for next month’s final permit hearings on its controversial Huntington Beach desalination proposal, the company signed a non-binding agreement Tuesday, Feb. 22, recognizing a “goal” of 100% clean energy for the massive power needs of the plant. The surge of new greenhouse gases resulting from those needs is among numerous […]
Winter Storm Brings Much Needed Water and Snow to Southern California
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KUSI NewsCold, windy and occasionally wet conditions will continue across San Diego County through Wednesday, with widespread rain and mountain snow possible before things warm up later in the week. “Hazardous travel is expected, especially through the mountains,” according to the National Weather Service. A winter storm warning will be in effect through 6 p.m. Wednesday […]
Biden Says Commercial-Scale Lithium Extraction Possible in Imperial Valley by 2026
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Desert Sunby Erin RodeAs the Imperial Valley begins its transformation into what some are calling Lithium Valley, one company says it could have lithium production at commercial scale by 2026, President Joe Biden said Tuesday at an event with Gov. Gavin Newsom, industry executives, community representatives and labor leaders. Biden met with the group to announce several investments in domestic […]