San Diego’s sewer rates haven’t gone up in ten years. Now, the city is playing catch up with a four-year string of rate hikes they say is needed to maintain the aging system, and fund the Pure Water project. The city says the increase was long overdue. But so are the unpaid water bills of […]
Two major California water agencies have settled a lawsuit that once threatened to derail a multi-state agreement to protect the Colorado River. The Imperial Irrigation district is the largest recipient of water from the river. That group reached a deal to store water in Lake Mead and join drought contingency efforts if dry conditions worsen […]
Two years ago, a pact to safeguard the West’s shrinking water supplies took effect at a ceremony high above the Colorado River. On a terrace overlooking Hoover Dam, water officials from seven states that rely on the river had gathered to sign a deal in hopes of preventing reservoirs from falling to critically low levels.
Local students floated lots of good ideas in the 30th annual Water Awareness Poster Contest, sponsored by North County’s water agencies. This year’s theme was “Love Water, Save Water.” The contest for fourth-graders aims to increase understanding and appreciation for conserving water and using it more efficiently. Students showed ways they love water, how they […]
San Diego’s Sewer and Water Rates Due to Climb
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /San Diego Readerby Sheila PellSan Diego’s sewer rates haven’t gone up in ten years. Now, the city is playing catch up with a four-year string of rate hikes they say is needed to maintain the aging system, and fund the Pure Water project. The city says the increase was long overdue. But so are the unpaid water bills of […]
Water Lawsuit Settled In California Involves Lower Basin’s Biggest User
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /UPR Liveby Alex HagerTwo major California water agencies have settled a lawsuit that once threatened to derail a multi-state agreement to protect the Colorado River. The Imperial Irrigation district is the largest recipient of water from the river. That group reached a deal to store water in Lake Mead and join drought contingency efforts if dry conditions worsen […]
A Bitter Dispute Ends as California Water Agencies Pledge Cooperation on Colorado River
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Ian JamesTwo years ago, a pact to safeguard the West’s shrinking water supplies took effect at a ceremony high above the Colorado River. On a terrace overlooking Hoover Dam, water officials from seven states that rely on the river had gathered to sign a deal in hopes of preventing reservoirs from falling to critically low levels.
North County Students Make Splash in Water District Contests
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Laura GrochLocal students floated lots of good ideas in the 30th annual Water Awareness Poster Contest, sponsored by North County’s water agencies. This year’s theme was “Love Water, Save Water.” The contest for fourth-graders aims to increase understanding and appreciation for conserving water and using it more efficiently. Students showed ways they love water, how they […]