The Environmental Protection Agency will move forward with environmental review of several water infrastructure projects intended to address transborder water pollution from the Tijuana River, it was announced Monday. “In order to protect public health and vital ecosystems in this vibrant area, we need a bold solution to the transboundary water pollution challenge,” said EPA Assistant Administrator […]
The Emerald Heights homeowner’s association in Escondido recently completed a successful clubhouse upgrade including a landscaping makeover replacing existing turf with a beautiful drought-tolerant design. Emerald Heights HOA representatives met with O’Connell Landscape and Maintenance, which encouraged the HOA to take advantage of the SoCal WaterSmart turf replacement program.
While fall rains have already begun, climatologists predict a dry winter, courtesy of the long-anticipated La Niña conditions. Reservoirs are at dangerously low levels. There’s little chance of their being replenished this winter, according to predictions used by federal forestry and fire agencies. Our governor has asked all Californians to voluntarily cut water use by […]
After a brief interruption for some rain late last month, the Los Angeles region is back to its regularly scheduled programing. In November, that means little or no rain. For those hoping for more rain, the prospects aren’t good, as the National Weather Service puts it. The long-range models look dry into early December. Not […]
EPA to Address Transborder Water Pollution from Tijuana River with Infrastructure Review
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Times of San Diegoby Elizabeth IrelandThe Environmental Protection Agency will move forward with environmental review of several water infrastructure projects intended to address transborder water pollution from the Tijuana River, it was announced Monday. “In order to protect public health and vital ecosystems in this vibrant area, we need a bold solution to the transboundary water pollution challenge,” said EPA Assistant Administrator […]
Escondido HOA Saves Water, Costs with WaterSmart Landscape Upgrades
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkThe Emerald Heights homeowner’s association in Escondido recently completed a successful clubhouse upgrade including a landscaping makeover replacing existing turf with a beautiful drought-tolerant design. Emerald Heights HOA representatives met with O’Connell Landscape and Maintenance, which encouraged the HOA to take advantage of the SoCal WaterSmart turf replacement program.
In the November Garden, Carry On Cool-Weather Planting, But Cut Back on Water
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Nan Sterman Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityWhile fall rains have already begun, climatologists predict a dry winter, courtesy of the long-anticipated La Niña conditions. Reservoirs are at dangerously low levels. There’s little chance of their being replenished this winter, according to predictions used by federal forestry and fire agencies. Our governor has asked all Californians to voluntarily cut water use by […]
After Some Wet Weather Last Month, Rain is Back to Bypassing Southern California
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kristiene Gong /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiAfter a brief interruption for some rain late last month, the Los Angeles region is back to its regularly scheduled programing. In November, that means little or no rain. For those hoping for more rain, the prospects aren’t good, as the National Weather Service puts it. The long-range models look dry into early December. Not […]