The Department of Water Resources launched a new website to help Californians easily access information on local and statewide water conditions — down to their own region and even neighborhood. The California Water Watch site was introduced Friday as the state reported the driest January and February since weather records have been kept. The website provides real-time information on precipitation, temperature, […]
Imperial Irrigation District has been negotiating with Hell’s Kitchen Geothermal, LLC (HKG) to transfer land near the Salton Sea to the company, plus allow geothermal drilling of the heated brine and mineral extraction. Recently, IID entered into negotiations with HKG to transfer approximately 3,144 acres, which includes the 1,880 acres currently under lease with HKG. […]
On January 29, 2022, City of Oceanside Water Utilities employees were honored at the annual California Water Environment Association (CWEA) San Diego awards banquet. Four City employees from the San Luis Rey Wastewater Treatment Plant were appointed to the CWEA Board, while another received a prestigious award for his outstanding service and exemplary work in […]
Conservation efforts combined with projects across San Diego are playing a role in putting the county in a better position to weather a drought, but is also leaving the county with some of the highest water rates in the state — higher than Los Angeles County. A new report by Arizona State University environmental economist Michael Hanemann […]
As Drought Worsens, California Launches Website to Track Statewide Water Conditions
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Times of San Diegoby Chris JenneweinThe Department of Water Resources launched a new website to help Californians easily access information on local and statewide water conditions — down to their own region and even neighborhood. The California Water Watch site was introduced Friday as the state reported the driest January and February since weather records have been kept. The website provides real-time information on precipitation, temperature, […]
IID Sells Land to HKG, Retains Subsurface Rights
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Desert Reviewby Betty MillerImperial Irrigation District has been negotiating with Hell’s Kitchen Geothermal, LLC (HKG) to transfer land near the Salton Sea to the company, plus allow geothermal drilling of the heated brine and mineral extraction. Recently, IID entered into negotiations with HKG to transfer approximately 3,144 acres, which includes the 1,880 acres currently under lease with HKG. […]
Oceanside Water Utilities Staff Honored at the California Water Environment Association Awards Banquet
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /OsideNews.comOn January 29, 2022, City of Oceanside Water Utilities employees were honored at the annual California Water Environment Association (CWEA) San Diego awards banquet. Four City employees from the San Luis Rey Wastewater Treatment Plant were appointed to the CWEA Board, while another received a prestigious award for his outstanding service and exemplary work in […]
Why Are San Diego Water Rates So High?
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /KPBSby Emilyn Mohebbi Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityConservation efforts combined with projects across San Diego are playing a role in putting the county in a better position to weather a drought, but is also leaving the county with some of the highest water rates in the state — higher than Los Angeles County. A new report by Arizona State University environmental economist Michael Hanemann […]