The cost of getting water from the drought-stressed Colorado River is spiraling and parts of San Diego County with some of the highest bills and big water recycling projects on the horizon seem to be drawing pool noodles together. That is, in any case, the rough sense that stuck out to me as I re-shuffled […]
As drought continues to affect California, homeowners must balance two needs: preserving landscaping with irrigation while doing so as efficiently as possible to conserve water. Even when not in a drought, trees planted in a Mediterranean climate often need additional water. For the most effective irrigation, mimic the way Mother Nature provides water.
Until the first half of the 20th century, some areas in Los Angeles County had very high groundwater and springs that residents could use as a water source, said Madelyn Glickfeld, co-director of the UCLA Water Resources Group.
If you haven’t read MacKenzie Elmer’s piece about steep water rate increases projected by the San Diego County Water Authority, we recommend you correct that. You can click here and it will take you there but don’t forget to come back.
San Diego’s Water Recyclers and High Bill Payers Draw Pool Noodles
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Voice of San Diegoby MacKenzie Elmer Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityThe cost of getting water from the drought-stressed Colorado River is spiraling and parts of San Diego County with some of the highest bills and big water recycling projects on the horizon seem to be drawing pool noodles together. That is, in any case, the rough sense that stuck out to me as I re-shuffled […]
Borrow Tree Watering Tips from Mother Nature
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkAs drought continues to affect California, homeowners must balance two needs: preserving landscaping with irrigation while doing so as efficiently as possible to conserve water. Even when not in a drought, trees planted in a Mediterranean climate often need additional water. For the most effective irrigation, mimic the way Mother Nature provides water.
Ever Wonder Where Your Drinking Water Comes From? A Reader Asked and We Answer
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Los Angeles Timesby Rachel SchnalzerUntil the first half of the 20th century, some areas in Los Angeles County had very high groundwater and springs that residents could use as a water source, said Madelyn Glickfeld, co-director of the UCLA Water Resources Group.
Politics Report: Water Fights
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Chelsea Campos /Voice of San Diegoby Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts Mentioned: San Diego County Water AuthorityIf you haven’t read MacKenzie Elmer’s piece about steep water rate increases projected by the San Diego County Water Authority, we recommend you correct that. You can click here and it will take you there but don’t forget to come back.